superman;1834663 wrote:I hear that Coach K called him and offered him a schollie. Said he could even go in the locker room and wear a Blue Devil T-shirt after perfecting the signature duke defense.

friendfromlowry;1834677 wrote:Swing and a miss.

Classyposter58;1834670 wrote:Indiana is absolutely a blue blood program lol part of what makes them is their tradition

Azubuike24;1834699 wrote:If this is true, then they don't get worried about finding a coach. You should be able to pick up the phone and get anyone to listen.

In my eyes, it's Kansas, Kentucky and North Carolina, who are a step above the rest. You can try to sell me on Duke, but it's going to be difficult for them to replace Coach K. After that, I put Indiana, UCLA and Duke much closer to the tier of best of the rest tier which could include another 10-15 programs, including the ones like Louisville, Ohio State, Texas, etc...the ones who might not have better tradition, but are right there financially or have a history of taking basketball very seriously and willing to spend.

Heretic;1834717 wrote:And what's Kentucky going to be when Calipari leaves? After Pitino left, they sort of gradually went down with Smith and were kind of trash with Gillispie. Or UNC, who fell off after Smith and rose back up with Williams. At some point, you're just splitting hairs because the programs you title elite can be just as suspect as those you're titling second-tier depending on who is currently coaching.

wildcats20;1834723 wrote:And Carolina down 17 on the road at Miami. Smh.

wildcats20;1834723 wrote:And Carolina down 17 on the road at Miami. Smh.

ironman02;1834729 wrote:Another great road performance. Tough turnaround from playing Thursday night, and then traveling to Miami, but this is awful.

Started the game up 11-2, then trailed 39-22 at the half and it's only getting worse.

By the way, have you heard anything about Theo's foot/ankle? Seems like he's still being evaluated, according to what I read.

wildcats20;1834731 wrote:He's in a boot. My guess is they aren't taking any risks. No need to right now.

Azubuike24;1834699 wrote:If this is true, then they don't get worried about finding a coach. You should be able to pick up the phone and get anyone to listen.

In my eyes, it's Kansas, Kentucky and North Carolina, who are a step above the rest. You can try to sell me on Duke, but it's going to be difficult for them to replace Coach K. After that, I put Indiana, UCLA and Duke much closer to the tier of best of the rest tier which could include another 10-15 programs, including the ones like Louisville, Ohio State, Texas, etc...the ones who might not have better tradition, but are right there financially or have a history of taking basketball very seriously and willing to spend.

Laley23;1834750 wrote:Indiana went straight from Sampson to Crean. Dakich took over end of year when Sampson was fired.

And I do think Marshal would listen and come here. I hope they make the change. My only point was that hitting that homerun isn't easy. Kentucky thought it had one with BCG. Not like it's guaranteed to be a homerun because it's the 3rd hire since the last great coach.

wildcats20;1834755 wrote:Except this year they are really good.