Author Topic: Hypothetical Coaching Search (Read 14854 times)

BostonPancake · « **on:** March 24, 2013, 05:08:58 PM »

I was just thinking that if Bill Self retired, left for the NBA, etc., who would ku replace him with?? When Roy left, Self was the obvious choice at the time, though no one knew he would be as great as he is.

I don't know who they would get that would be acceptable. Do you go with Turgeon now?? I doubt it. Would Crean leave Indiana? Maybe. I don't think Calipari would jet Kentucky, but you still have to call. Do you try Shaka Smart or Brad Stevens? Who would be acceptable to the fans?

Serious hypotheticals only, please.

Stevesie60 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 24, 2013, 05:11:24 PM »

Make a run at Beilein, probably get shot down, go for Shaka Smart. After those two go after Stevens.

bones129 · « **Reply #2 on:** March 24, 2013, 05:18:34 PM »

Manning would want it but doesn't have the experience yet. Stevens and Smart would be at the top of the list. I suspect Turgeon would want and get a look but would not be a front runner.

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CHONGS · « **Reply #3 on:** March 24, 2013, 05:19:22 PM »

KU would never hire Shaka Smart.

Panjandrum · « **Reply #4 on:** March 24, 2013, 05:19:35 PM »

I don't think you leave Indiana.

Brad Stevens seems like he'll be a lifer at Butler, especially with them going to the Big East.

Turgeon probably gets an interview. Manning gets an interview. Don't know who Zenger would hire, though, or who Dana Anderson would tell him to hire.

There doesn't seem to be a slam dunk guy at a mid-major or high major that would qualify. Maybe Shaka, but I honestly don't think they'd want him because, well...you know how their fans are.

Hell, if Marshall keeps winning at WSU, I wouldn't be shocked if they talked to him.

catzacker · « **Reply #5 on:** March 24, 2013, 05:21:07 PM »

Sean Miller.

Stevesie60 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 24, 2013, 05:21:26 PM »

Quote from: Panjandrum on March 24, 2013, 05:19:35 PM

Hell, if Marshall keeps winning at WSU, I wouldn't be shocked if they talked to him.

Yeah, if it happened this year they probably wouldn't, but in a year or two I could definitely see it.

sunny_cat · « **Reply #7 on:** March 24, 2013, 05:21:54 PM »

Quote from: Chingon on March 24, 2013, 05:19:22 PM

KU would never hire Shaka Smart.

Probably luked, but I heard Shaka has publicly voiced his disdain for KU.

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Panjandrum · « **Reply #8 on:** March 24, 2013, 05:26:47 PM »

Quote from: catzacker on March 24, 2013, 05:21:07 PM

Sean Miller.

Yeah, that name popped into my head, too.

I think they start out with Brad Stevens and throw a truckload of money at him until he says, "No." Then they move on.

CNS · « **Reply #9 on:** March 24, 2013, 05:28:09 PM »

Quote from: sunny_cat on March 24, 2013, 05:21:54 PM

Quote from: Chingon on March 24, 2013, 05:19:22 PM
KU would never hire Shaka Smart.

Probably luked, but I heard Shaka has publicly voiced his disdain for KU.

Do not have a link and will not look.

Yep. Last yr. They hate them some Shaka

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Stevesie60 · « **Reply #10 on:** March 24, 2013, 05:34:30 PM »

If KU hired Brad Stevens, that would be great news for K-State fans. Regardless, they're not getting someone as good as Self.

SPE_khat · « **Reply #11 on:** March 24, 2013, 05:34:51 PM »

I like the Sean Miller idea, that guy has some serious charisma.

catzacker · « **Reply #12 on:** March 24, 2013, 05:35:40 PM »

Quote from: Panjandrum on March 24, 2013, 05:26:47 PM

Quote from: catzacker on March 24, 2013, 05:21:07 PM
Sean Miller.

Yeah, that name popped into my head, too.

I think they start out with Brad Stevens and throw a truckload of money at him until he says, "No." Then they move on.

They should start out with Miller and then move on, imo.

CNS · « **Reply #13 on:** March 24, 2013, 05:36:23 PM »

Yep. The other two or three guys as good as Bill won't leave their current gig.

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PowercatPat · « **Reply #14 on:** March 24, 2013, 05:55:02 PM »

Tad Boyle

bones129 · « **Reply #15 on:** March 24, 2013, 05:58:08 PM »

Quote from: PowercatPat on March 24, 2013, 05:55:02 PM

Tad Boyle

Good thought. Worth an interview, at least.

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pissclams · « **Reply #16 on:** March 24, 2013, 06:10:08 PM »

buzz williams

Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!) · « **Reply #17 on:** March 24, 2013, 06:12:14 PM »

Quote from: PowercatPat on March 24, 2013, 05:55:02 PM

Tad Boyle

This is it.

BostonPancake · « **Reply #18 on:** March 24, 2013, 06:18:35 PM »

Quote from: pissclams on March 24, 2013, 06:10:08 PM

buzz williams

Yes, I thought of that name, too. Just didn't know if it was a big enough name.

ednksu · « **Reply #19 on:** March 24, 2013, 06:46:45 PM »

If KU got Stevens I would slit my wrists. KU would dominate for years.

Stevesie60 · « **Reply #20 on:** March 24, 2013, 06:51:06 PM »

Stevens loses to a bunch of no names all the time. Smart is a much better coach.

CNS · « **Reply #21 on:** March 24, 2013, 06:56:59 PM »

Turg and he brings 'te w him.

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michigancat · « **Reply #22 on:** March 24, 2013, 07:18:38 PM »

Quote from: Jakesie60 on March 24, 2013, 06:51:06 PM

Stevens loses to a bunch of no names all the time. Smart is a much better coach.

both are very good, but I think Stevens scares me a little more because he's sustained it longer.

ShellShock · « **Reply #23 on:** March 24, 2013, 07:19:32 PM »

Best outcome for us would be Doc Sadler...

All joking aside, there are only two or three guys in the business at the college level that could even get close to holding Selfs hairpiece...

michigancat · « **Reply #24 on:** March 24, 2013, 07:21:27 PM »

They really got insanely lucky with Self.