Author Topic: Is Shaka Smart the best combination of Person and Teacher coaching MBB in the Big 12? (Read 3615 times)

Pete · « **on:** April 03, 2015, 12:03:54 PM »

With the hire of Shaka, Texas instantly becomes the media darling of the Big 12. I have read countless articles citing what a great guy he is, and clearly he can flat out coach.

What an amazing "get" for the Big 12. It's going to be really great rooting for him to do well.

I wonder what the over/under is on the number of Big 12 titles he will win in his first 10 years? I'd say at least 4, conservatively.

SdK · « **Reply #1 on:** April 03, 2015, 12:06:40 PM »

KU's run is over. They might win it one more year. But after that, #hookem for years.

kslim · « **Reply #2 on:** April 03, 2015, 12:07:04 PM »

Yes the big 12 just got way better.

The Tonya Harding of Twitter Users Creep · « **Reply #3 on:** April 03, 2015, 12:07:59 PM »

"only because rick barnes left." -steve dave

Havs · « **Reply #4 on:** April 03, 2015, 12:11:56 PM »

This makes me that much angrier that Iowa State pissed the conference title down their leg this season.

Dugout DickStone · « **Reply #5 on:** April 03, 2015, 12:18:15 PM »

he does it the right way

kso_FAN · « **Reply #6 on:** April 03, 2015, 12:25:14 PM »

Quote from: Haverhill on April 03, 2015, 12:11:56 PM

This makes me that much angrier that Iowa State pissed the conference title down their leg this season.

True, but OU fans should be more upset. Lost to us twice and lost a 20 point lead in the 2nd half in Ames.

Clevey 2 Times · « **Reply #7 on:** April 03, 2015, 12:31:50 PM »

Shaka is a huge get, but don't underestimate the quality of coaching in the conference already. I'd definitely go with the under 4 for Big XII titles in first ten years.

I'm kinda missing Barnes already, it made it easy to hate on Texas.

pissclams · « **Reply #8 on:** April 03, 2015, 12:51:05 PM »

has very large beak

TownieCat · « **Reply #9 on:** April 03, 2015, 01:00:24 PM »

Shaka couldn't even win the CAA or A10 so there is no reason I should believe he can win the Big 12.

Cartierfor3 · « **Reply #10 on:** April 03, 2015, 01:10:43 PM »

I doubt he'll match 2003-2008 Texas in any 6 year span

Dugout DickStone · « **Reply #11 on:** April 03, 2015, 01:24:38 PM »

Easily has the most raw coaching talent with the most upside in the league Pete. You know me though, its all about #family

Loyal husband, loving father.

steve dave · « **Reply #12 on:** April 03, 2015, 01:28:31 PM »

Calipari

Dugout DickStone · « **Reply #13 on:** April 03, 2015, 01:33:51 PM »

Quote from: steve dave on April 03, 2015, 01:28:31 PM

Calipari

wrong thread

steve dave · « **Reply #14 on:** April 03, 2015, 01:49:28 PM »

Sorry, tapatalk cut off the B12 part

Cartierfor3 · « **Reply #15 on:** April 03, 2015, 01:55:19 PM »

Starting in 2002-2003, ending in 2010-2011, Texas went 232-80 for a win % of .744.

It might have been time for a new leader in Austin, but I'm not sure I think Shaka will match a run like Barnes had. I was kinda of the mindset of "oh barnes is overrated blah blah" but when you look at the stats, it was a hell of a run.

Rage Against the McKee · « **Reply #16 on:** April 03, 2015, 02:56:09 PM »

I expect the recruiting to drop off.

420seriouscat69 · « **Reply #17 on:** April 03, 2015, 03:00:24 PM »

Quote from: Rage Against the McKee on April 03, 2015, 02:56:09 PM

I expect the recruiting to drop off.

Pffttt. Really?

steve dave · « **Reply #18 on:** April 03, 2015, 03:00:58 PM »

Barnes has left a very good situation for Smart. Both studs who are probably best buds IRL.

Cartierfor3 · « **Reply #19 on:** April 03, 2015, 03:10:40 PM »

Quote from: WackyCat08 on April 03, 2015, 03:00:24 PM

Quote from: Rage Against the McKee on April 03, 2015, 02:56:09 PM
I expect the recruiting to drop off.
Pffttt. Really?

http://www.basketball-reference.com/friv/colleges.cgi?college=texas

They've had a ton of talent there WC

420seriouscat69 · « **Reply #20 on:** April 03, 2015, 03:16:43 PM »

Yeah, I know that. Smart brought in a top 20 kid just last year to VCU. I think he'll recruit just as good as Barnes, if not better.

wetwillie · « **Reply #21 on:** April 03, 2015, 04:16:38 PM »

Count me amongst the crowd that does not think shaka will be able to out recruit Rick Barnes. He would have to start pulling in coach K, calipari, self classes.

420seriouscat69 · « **Reply #22 on:** April 03, 2015, 04:19:40 PM »

He's brought in like 6 4*'s to VCU you guys. He's charismatic as hell.

steve dave · « **Reply #23 on:** April 03, 2015, 04:19:50 PM »

He'll recruit well, he'll be fine. Barnes left him with a lot to work with and a fantastic foundation for the program.

Pete · « **Reply #24 on:** April 03, 2015, 07:06:51 PM »

Quote from: steve dave on April 03, 2015, 04:19:50 PM

He'll recruit well, he'll be fine. Barnes left him with a lot to work with and a fantastic foundation for the program.

Yep.

Strong foundation with sky high potential.