Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Apr 3, 2017 3:33pm
I don't get it.wildcats20;1845477 wrote:Georgetown hires Patrick Ewing.
1. He's the most famous John Thompson player and undoubtedly will still operate from a similar perspective.
2. Georgetown's problem the last decade has been having a crappy coach, not getting talent. So, they hire a guy who seemingly should be able to recruit, but has never coached a lick?
Is this a move that still appeases JTII and the fan base, but was made because they simply had to replace JTIII?
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superman
Posts: 3,582
Apr 3, 2017 4:14pm
Fox makes it official.Azubuike24;1845381 wrote:Giles going pro, Tatum going pro, Bolden transferring, Jeter transferring. Also rumors that Kennard and Allen leave, along with Jones and Jefferson graduating. Might be Frank Jackson and I'm not even sure he's a lock to return.
Kentucky in the same boat. Fox and Monk are 100% gone. Sounds like Adebayo, Briscoe, Gabriel and Humphries also likely declaring. Along with 3 Seniors gone.
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Apr 3, 2017 8:19pm
Lol and now Bolden is staying at Duke.
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ironman02
Posts: 4,989
Apr 3, 2017 8:38pm
Lol. There's a shocker.wildcats20;1845558 wrote:Lol and now Bolden is staying at Duke.
Interested to see what Kennard does.
Spock
Posts: 2,853
Apr 3, 2017 9:39pm
Kennard isn't ready for the NBAironman02;1845564 wrote:Lol. There's a shocker.
Interested to see what Kennard does.
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Apr 3, 2017 9:43pm
Ewing has been coaching for awhile now and had been rumored for many NBA HC jobs...Azubuike24;1845491 wrote:I don't get it.
1. He's the most famous John Thompson player and undoubtedly will still operate from a similar perspective.
2. Georgetown's problem the last decade has been having a crappy coach, not getting talent. So, they hire a guy who seemingly should be able to recruit, but has never coached a lick?
Is this a move that still appeases JTII and the fan base, but was made because they simply had to replace JTIII?
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Apr 3, 2017 9:50pm
Not an assistant. He has zero head coaching experience and Georgetown thinks they can be a top 15 program. It's similar to Memphis hiring Josh Pastner...
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Apr 4, 2017 7:04am
He has been coaching in the NBA since 2002 and has been an associate head coach for the last 5 years. His name was thrown around for numerous HC gigs in the NBA and it didn't work out. There are coaches in the NBA (Steve Kerr, Jason Kidd, etc) who were given jobs without ANY coaching experience and you think it's odd that a guy with 15 years of NBA coaching experience was given a college HC job? It's not like Ewing has sat on his ass and they handed him the job solely because of his name. I'm sure his name and connection to Georgetown played a role, but let's not act like they hired a guy who doesn't know a thing about coaching.Azubuike24;1845583 wrote:Not an assistant. He has zero head coaching experience and Georgetown thinks they can be a top 15 program. It's similar to Memphis hiring Josh Pastner...
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Apr 4, 2017 7:06am
Also Ewing's resume prior to his first HC gig is 100x better than Josh Pastner. Ridiculous comparison.
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Apr 4, 2017 7:31am
He's gonna get players. Lets see if he wins.
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Apr 4, 2017 9:30am
Malik Monk makes it official, obviously no surprise.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Apr 4, 2017 9:39am
This.like_that;1845747 wrote:He has been coaching in the NBA since 2002 and has been an associate head coach for the last 5 years. His name was thrown around for numerous HC gigs in the NBA and it didn't work out. There are coaches in the NBA (Steve Kerr, Jason Kidd, etc) who were given jobs without ANY coaching experience and you think it's odd that a guy with 15 years of NBA coaching experience was given a college HC job? It's not like Ewing has sat on his ass and they handed him the job solely because of his name. I'm sure his name and connection to Georgetown played a role, but let's not act like they hired a guy who doesn't know a thing about coaching.
The only person I've seen not say how good of a hire this is, is buike lol. Ewing put his time in as an assistant, working from the bottom up. He deserves the HC at Georgetown and I think he'll do well with a good coaching staff around him.
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Apr 4, 2017 10:24am
I never said it wasn't going to be a good hire, I said that Georgetown is still trying to recreate what they were 30 years ago.
Again, lets see if Georgetown is a top 20 program within 2-3 years. If Ewing is all that, they should be.
Again, lets see if Georgetown is a top 20 program within 2-3 years. If Ewing is all that, they should be.
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Apr 4, 2017 10:27am
It will start by Georgetown starting to get all the kids from DC, MD and Northern VA. Georgetown has gotten over a dozen players that were 4-stars or better in the last 6 (soon to be 7) recruiting classes and have made 0 NCAA Tournaments. Coaching was the problem, so we'll see if Ewing can coach. If so, they should be good right away.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Apr 4, 2017 11:03am
I do not think they are trying to recreate 30 yrs ago so much as they are hiring a guy who is coveted in many circles for coaching vacancies, and happens to be an alum and the schools best player ever. Was a great match at the right time.
kight not work out, but that's how I view it. If this was 10 years ago, Ewing is not hired, imo.
kight not work out, but that's how I view it. If this was 10 years ago, Ewing is not hired, imo.
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Apr 5, 2017 2:49pm
Anyone else watched "Disgraced" on Showtime? I was in tune with the situation at Baylor, but damn, had no clue the lengths Dave Bliss went. Dude is a monster.
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Apr 6, 2017 10:48am
Briscoe is leaving UK and signing with an agent.
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Apr 6, 2017 11:57am
Carlton Bragg transferring from Kansas.
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Apr 6, 2017 11:58am
It airs and then the next day he "resigns" from his current job.Laley23;1846004 wrote:Anyone else watched "Disgraced" on Showtime? I was in tune with the situation at Baylor, but damn, had no clue the lengths Dave Bliss went. Dude is a monster.
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Apr 6, 2017 2:17pm
Tony Bradley testing the NBA waters. Not really sure why? He'll more than likely be back in Chapel Hill, but this just seems like a waste of time.
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Apr 6, 2017 2:34pm
Kennard is hiring an agent. No shock.
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ironman02
Posts: 4,989
Apr 6, 2017 3:39pm
Probably just gonna get some feedback like Jackson did last year and go through the process. I agree with you, though. I'd say he'll be returning to school.wildcats20;1846168 wrote:Tony Bradley testing the NBA waters. Not really sure why? He'll more than likely be back in Chapel Hill, but this just seems like a waste of time.
Kinda interesting to see if Roy goes after Garrison Brooks, who should be getting his release from Miss State. Still have Knox on the board too, so Carolina could end up in pretty good shape if Berry and Bradley return, and they also land one of those guys.
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friendfromlowry
Posts: 6,239
Apr 7, 2017 12:24am
http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/19097642/lavar-ball-casts-blame-ucla-bruins-white-guys
What's this guys deal? If I have the #1 pick, I bring in Lonzo and be like "Hey we're going to pick you, but can your dad fuck off?"
What's this guys deal? If I have the #1 pick, I bring in Lonzo and be like "Hey we're going to pick you, but can your dad fuck off?"
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ironman02
Posts: 4,989
Apr 7, 2017 7:32am
Wow. That guy has some serious issues.
He's gonna completely ruin things for his kids.
He's gonna completely ruin things for his kids.
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wkfan
Posts: 1,641
Apr 7, 2017 10:23am
The media needs to completely stop covering anything about this guy......his 15 minutes of fame has completely expired.ironman02;1846333 wrote:Wow. That guy has some serious issues.
He's gonna completely ruin things for his kids.
Maybe if people quit paying attention to him and giving him a platform, he'll just go away