Who do we want?
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Someone who's sole mission and reason for living is to dominate college basketball. That person combined with UK's resources will do just fine.
Find me the coach who best compares to the Rick Pitino we hired in 1989. That is the guy I want. Give me someone young, innovative, fresh and hungry.
Mark Pope. He’s not a big name but neither was Brad Stevens before Butler. Pope is good at X‘s and O’s. He will have all the resources in the world so the rest will take care of itself.
The thought of Barney making that pick chills me to the bone.
If it’s a college coach, I’d prefer someone who has at least won an NCAA Tournament game in their 6 years as a HC.
Of the OP’s list, give me Scott Drew.
Cal is done. Only sycophants think otherwise.
Donavan but that's not happening.
Donavan but that's not happening.
I've mentioned him before but not sure how the outcome would be but Bellermine College is going div I soon because their coach has won a lot.
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Agreed but how long until he leaves or is kicked up or fired?
I agree on donovan as well. He will win a title here. Hell maybe he can buck the trend of uk coaches sucking at winning multiple titles post Rupp.
In all seriousness Nate Oats is a great coach and is proving to be a good recruiter. When he speaks and acts he does so in a manner of his program first F everybody else.
last night while the Baylor coaches were chasing down the refs he was standing at center court with his hand extended to shake hands laughing. Say what you will but that type of brazenness is what’s missing in sports today, too many people worried about being friendly and politically correct. Oats is only concerned with winning, running a new age offense, and letting everyone know.
I think he also called out Duke last year to which is always endearing to people around here.
last night while the Baylor coaches were chasing down the refs he was standing at center court with his hand extended to shake hands laughing. Say what you will but that type of brazenness is what’s missing in sports today, too many people worried about being friendly and politically correct. Oats is only concerned with winning, running a new age offense, and letting everyone know.
I think he also called out Duke last year to which is always endearing to people around here.
Donovan loves the NBA. Not even worth talking about Donovan.
The guy was also really good at his previous destination. He can really coach, if that was UK playing Houston last night we would’ve had 65 points cause Cal is trying to play in the no shot clock era
Scott Drew built that Baylor program from ruins. He has proven he can win in March.
Oats building up ALABAMA of all schools into a top 10 team is impressive. Hasn’t gone as far as Drew, but also hasn’t coached as long.
Not much needs to be said about Donovan. I think he’s a longshot, already turned UK twice, call him anyways.
Oats building up ALABAMA of all schools into a top 10 team is impressive. Hasn’t gone as far as Drew, but also hasn’t coached as long.
Not much needs to be said about Donovan. I think he’s a longshot, already turned UK twice, call him anyways.
More likely scenario imho:
1. Barney Retires
2. Peevy Hired
3. Cal Retires
4. New Coach Hired
Edit, nm, forgot Barney got a contract extension. Looks like he will hire next coach...
1. Barney Retires
2. Peevy Hired
3. Cal Retires
4. New Coach Hired
Edit, nm, forgot Barney got a contract extension. Looks like he will hire next coach...
He’s also coaching one of the most iconic franchises in sports that is an emerging contender in the Eastern conference. Donovan is off the table in my opinion.
Y’all don’t wanna hear it and it’s highly unlikely of course but RICK PITINO would dominate here.
Do you guys think Cal’s just gonna walk away from that outlandish buyout?
There’s no point in having this conversation with that issue hanging over our head. We can’t afford to pay it, and past suitors like the NBA and UCLA are no longer knocking on Cal’s door.
There’s no point in having this conversation with that issue hanging over our head. We can’t afford to pay it, and past suitors like the NBA and UCLA are no longer knocking on Cal’s door.
1. Billy D. - Would hate be turned down 3 times.
2. Pitino - The guy has to be in the conversation for best college coaches ever. He’s had his issues with women, but so have I.
3. Oats and Drew - good coaches obviously.
4. Holtmann - don’t think he’s ready.
2. Pitino - The guy has to be in the conversation for best college coaches ever. He’s had his issues with women, but so have I.
3. Oats and Drew - good coaches obviously.
4. Holtmann - don’t think he’s ready.
As far as on-court success, the answer is probably Pitino, and he would revel in a triumphant return to Camelot. Unfortunately the guy carries more baggage than the Queen Mary.
Number 3 and number 3 only. Both would come I believe. Drew won a freaking title at Baylor. That's more impressive than anything Cal or Pitino has ever done.
Pitino is 70 years old people.
Also he cheated at Louisville and had a title vacated.
Also he cheated at Louisville and had a title vacated.
Pitino is under no circumstance welcomed back here.
He’s a proven cheater and he flipped off the fan base AT RUPP. Sorry. That gets you banned for life.
We have to find someone who will the program and fan base first, players just right underneath that (because players have to feel happy and welcome or they won’t come), and everything else second.
Cal used to do that. His players first mentality is fine, but it’s grown out of control. Players have to feel valued or we won’t get any decent ones. That’s the nature of the sport now like it or not. But Cal has lost that balance.
Cal has got until March to turn crap around. It’s Final Four or bust for him now.
He’s a proven cheater and he flipped off the fan base AT RUPP. Sorry. That gets you banned for life.
We have to find someone who will the program and fan base first, players just right underneath that (because players have to feel happy and welcome or they won’t come), and everything else second.
Cal used to do that. His players first mentality is fine, but it’s grown out of control. Players have to feel valued or we won’t get any decent ones. That’s the nature of the sport now like it or not. But Cal has lost that balance.
Cal has got until March to turn crap around. It’s Final Four or bust for him now.
We literally have one of the best athletic departments in the country. That’s crazy talk right there.
Donovan has turned UK down how many times…..3, 4??!! I don’t think Drew is going anywhere. He’s got a sweet gig going. Oats called out K so I like his swag for that. Holtzmann would be a good choice. Frank Vogel….? UK grad and played for Pitino. NBA experience and connections.
Does the Final Four of the NIT count? We have a much better chance of making it. But still don’t think we can even make that one.
Tommy Lloyd should get a serious look.
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Not saying I want a 70yo Pitino back. but don't see the issue with him being a competitor. He was hot and had just lost. Cal doesn't care enough about winning a game to get upset if he loses.
You don’t flip off the fan base who used to think you walked on water. Bobby Knight used to get upset too. Chairs would fly. No thanks.
He is not welcome back.
Oats. Runs Cals dribble drive, hungry, headhunter, brazen, arrogant, can recruit. Please to god. Hire him today.
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