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Post by thebeaver45 on Jan 25, 2024 6:48:57 GMT -8
As an East Coaster, a few under-the-radar names that are likely looking for upgrades this April:
John Becker - Vermont
Has had tremendous success in an area similar to Corvallis. Has been to 4 of last 7 NCAA Tourneys, on track for another.
Pat Skerry - Towson
Another Northeast guy, expected to look for a new job after more than a decade at Towson, where he has had tremendous success after inheriting a lifeless program.
Mike Jones - UNC Greensboro
After success at Radford, Jones has continued to win in the Southern Conference, and his team currently sits at 15-5.
Bucky McMillan - Samford
Staying in the Southern Conference, McMillan seems primed for an upgrade this winter, and may offer the biggest potential ceiling of the four listed. Unlike the previous three, Oregon State likely would be a stepping stone for McMillan, but that would mean he had tremendous success. McMillan has revitalized a Samford program that has made the NCAAs since 2000, and has his Bulldogs at 17-3 thus far.
These may all be 'longshots' due to geography primarily, but are worth keeping in mind.
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Post by TheGlove on Jan 25, 2024 7:24:57 GMT -8
Nope. No resignation or firing. Just sensationalism, stimulated a lot of conversation though. Yeah. But I'm not sure how healthy it is. Healthy for whom? It’s all about your perspective of the situation. We’ve been mired in mediocrity since Ralph Miller retired and a lot of us, the vocal minority, want to change it up. The consensus is that Coach Tinkle is a great human, but a so-so basketball coach. |
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Post by zzufrevaeb on Jan 25, 2024 11:18:48 GMT -8
Stanford did talk to Wayne after his first or second year here. Yep, and they promptly laughed once Wayne walked out the door. That was a "power-play" by Wayne. |
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Post by zzufrevaeb on Jan 25, 2024 11:23:59 GMT -8
Yeah. But I'm not sure how healthy it is. Healthy for whom? It’s all about your perspective of the situation. We’ve been mired in mediocrity since Ralph Miller retired and a lot of us, the vocal minority, want to change it up. The consensus is that Coach Tinkle is a great human, but a so-so basketball coach. so-so is still way too high. |
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Post by hawksea on Jan 25, 2024 12:21:50 GMT -8
Terry Stotts. He has excellent head coaching experience, knows how to develop players, and is a winner. Also has experience coaching in the NW, and having his NBA coaching resume would help with recruiting. Especially showing that he developed players like Lillard, McCollum, etc. currently unemployed also.
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Post by Angus on Jan 25, 2024 17:05:25 GMT -8
Terry Stotts. He has excellent head coaching experience, knows how to develop players, and is a winner. Also has experience coaching in the NW, and having his NBA coaching resume would help with recruiting. Especially showing that he developed players like Lillard, McCollum, etc. currently unemployed also. That is an intriguing idea. If nothing else, he certainly would have initial credibility with recruits, and heaven knows we need a shot in the arm in that department. And, can't imagine his salary expectations would be too high since he's likely already salted away millions. |
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Post by rgeorge on Jan 25, 2024 18:13:23 GMT -8
Terry Stotts. He has excellent head coaching experience, knows how to develop players, and is a winner. Also has experience coaching in the NW, and having his NBA coaching resume would help with recruiting. Especially showing that he developed players like Lillard, McCollum, etc. currently unemployed also. That is an intriguing idea. If nothing else, he certainly would have initial credibility with recruits, and heaven knows we need a shot in the arm in that department. And, can't imagine his salary expectations would be too high since he's likely already salted away millions. I imagine a guy like that has a ton of connections for assistants and those that are up & comers in the coaching ranks... college and pro. Have not really paid attention, but how many NBA guys have gone back to coaching college as a HC?? I know players have... Musselman was a pro in lots of roles before becoming a college HC. |
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Post by Judge Smails on Jan 25, 2024 18:22:55 GMT -8
That is an intriguing idea. If nothing else, he certainly would have initial credibility with recruits, and heaven knows we need a shot in the arm in that department. And, can't imagine his salary expectations would be too high since he's likely already salted away millions. I imagine a guy like that has a ton of connections for assistants and those that are up & comers in the coaching ranks... college and pro. Have not really paid attention, but how many NBA guys have gone back to coaching college as a HC?? I know players have... Musselman was a pro in lots of roles before becoming a college HC. Pitino and Calipari. |
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Post by rgeorge on Jan 25, 2024 18:27:51 GMT -8
I imagine a guy like that has a ton of connections for assistants and those that are up & comers in the coaching ranks... college and pro. Have not really paid attention, but how many NBA guys have gone back to coaching college as a HC?? I know players have... Musselman was a pro in lots of roles before becoming a college HC. Pitino and Calipari. I thought of them, but they really started in college. Then did the NBA to college thing. Just wonder if any have been almost exclusively NBA types. I mean some/most(?) probably had college assistant experience along the way. I just do not pay that much attention to NBA, MLB, and NFL retread market. |
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Post by beaverinohio on Jan 25, 2024 18:30:32 GMT -8
I thought of them, but they really started in college. Then did the NBA to college thing. Just wonder if any have been almost exclusively NBA types. I mean some/most(?) probably had college assistant experience along the way. I just do not pay that much attention to NBA, MLB, and NFL retread market. Juwaan Howard and Mike Woodson. |
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Post by Judge Smails on Jan 25, 2024 18:41:46 GMT -8
I thought of them, but they really started in college. Then did the NBA to college thing. Just wonder if any have been almost exclusively NBA types. I mean some/most(?) probably had college assistant experience along the way. I just do not pay that much attention to NBA, MLB, and NFL retread market. Juwaan Howard and Mike Woodson. Juwan was never a head coach…I think it’s been more common with NBA assistants. Woodson is a good example. Pitino went back and forth twice. But, I still think both him and Calipari are scumbags. |
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Post by zzufrevaeb on Jan 26, 2024 9:42:43 GMT -8
Terry Stotts. He has excellent head coaching experience, knows how to develop players, and is a winner. Also has experience coaching in the NW, and having his NBA coaching resume would help with recruiting. Especially showing that he developed players like Lillard, McCollum, etc. currently unemployed also. This isn't the worst idea out there by any means. |
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Post by beavs6 on Jan 26, 2024 10:24:53 GMT -8
After last night... Give WT 4 more years and NO buyout option.  |
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Post by Henry Skrimshander on Jan 26, 2024 14:17:58 GMT -8
We're not going to change after this season. Too much money owed.
However, if he is still available when we do make a change, the South Dakota State guy merits a look. Eric Henderson, fifth season, 87-35 overall and 53-11 in league play heading into this season. He might be holding out for a bigger job, but if you can live in Brookings you certainly can live in Corvallis.
From the Midwest. Maybe he's tired of Midwestern winters too.
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Post by flyfishinbeav on Jan 26, 2024 22:19:48 GMT -8
I don't pay much attention to mens college hoops, so I don't have names. What I do know is it was hard to recruit, and compete in the Pac 12, before NIL. With NIL/portal it became even harder. Whoever eventually replaces Tinkle has a seemingly impossible job. The WCC won't be any easier.
We need a magician.
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