Capel to Pitt
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http://www.masslive.com/celtics/index.ssf/2014/05/espn_gives_boston_celtics_head.html
This article was written a few years ago but it gives us a perspective on what Brad Stevens might do if the Duke Job were to come available.
Stevens is the man right now but that could change rather quickly in the NBA. I'm a Boston Fan, but I love Duke more and would love Stevens to end up at Duke after K retires in "5" years.
Lot's can change in 5 years.
Lot's can change in 5 years.
Happens in football all the time. In fact Tom O'Brien left the BC head coaching position to take the same job at State.It is far less frequent in ACC hoops though Gilljet, as you noted.....OFC
My money's on Amaker. The Duke coaches show did a unique feature on Amaker coaching at Harvard this season, and how he patterns many things after K, and the similarities between the schools.
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Even the two above things don’t make sense on why he would take the Pitt job now. He’s the best recruiter in the nation and a pretty good bench coach. Even if he just found out that he’s not going to be K’s replacement, why not stick around another year and coach these studs coming in next year while your agent lets it be known that you’re open to new opptys.
The fact Zion hasn’t signed his LOI is a little more concerning since Capel and Nolan were his primary recruiters. Also, has to be a little concerning for 2019 class, as I don’t see them following him to Pitt but could provide opening for other schools.
Been a couple ****** days between losing to Kansas and losing our best recruiter.
Zion hasn't signed yet because he didn't commit during the signing period. Just like Jabari when he committed. Now, he could still leave, but it was already explained why he hasn't "signed" to Duke and it's because he didn't commit during the "signing" period.
well. this is huge and its not good in my opinion. i really liked what jeff brought to our program.
i pretty much agree with the referenced article. but it smells of Capel being forced out. i mean he was offered the farm on the ASU job and didn't take it.
Pitt? I mean you have to play against Duke and UNC - battle in the ACC.
But a 7 year contract and a good salary putts food on the table.
this stinks.
i pretty much agree with the referenced article. but it smells of Capel being forced out. i mean he was offered the farm on the ASU job and didn't take it.
Pitt? I mean you have to play against Duke and UNC - battle in the ACC.
But a 7 year contract and a good salary putts food on the table.
this stinks.
Did the health of Capel’s father prevent him from taking an earlier head coaching offer? That is certainly understanding by all of us if that were to be the case.
I think scheyer will be the next coach but I wouldn’t be opposed to JJ Redick taking it when he retire
I was actually going to ask about Capel and Zion’s relationship as well. I know why he hasn’t signed but he could decide to go with Capel, who knows. Very interesting moving forward
Didn’t see this posted but thought I’d put it in this thread too... congrats Jon and Nate!
Zion is going to Duke.
I agree that Mike White makes a very intriguing candidate. He is going to be a star in the college basketball world and maybe even the NBA--following the path of Donovan or Brad Stevens. His brother Danny White is killing it as the AD for UCF and is constantly fending away offers from big time programs to build something at UCF. He has a great relationship with Johnny Dawkins too. And of course his dad, Kevin White, is superb. But I think precisely because he is Kevin White's son, that will eliminate him from contention so to avoid the perception of favoritism/impropriety and potential future conflicts of interest. I can see Kevin White stepping down from his position to allow for Mike to coach for Duke, but I cant see them both being here at the same time.
Pitt was a 1 seed twice in the last 9 years. The next time that happens at ASU will be their first. Bobby having success at ASU will be more impressive than the success Capel will have at Pitt. ASU has virtually no history of success in basketball.
Capel is probably going keep whatever freshmen he wants (at Pitt) and dramatically improve Pitt's recruiting going forward. Pitt's not a Duke but he will have no issues getting talent there.
Capel is probably going keep whatever freshmen he wants (at Pitt) and dramatically improve Pitt's recruiting going forward. Pitt's not a Duke but he will have no issues getting talent there.
Agree. I see Pitt being in the top 6 of the ACC consistently in 3-4 years with a possible run at the league championship every 5 years or so. That is if the administration does not shoot themselves in the foot again, like they have a tendency to do.
Nope. He's supposed to have offered Brandin Knight and a decision is expected tomorrow. A yes or a no should move the process along.
Has anyone on here been offered a position as a Pitt. assistant? I know there are several that meet the criteria.
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Capel said he first saw Tupac wearing his jersey during an MTV News segment in 1995.
"I saw it and thought it was the coolest thing," Capel said, according to Sean Gentille of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. "I thought it was the coolest thing in the world."
Capel also admitted to using the photos to score cool points with a potential recruit.
"I showed it to one kid. I did show it to one kid. Because he had a picture with a famous rapper and had a relationship (with him)," Capel said. "I was like, 'Hey, I've got one too. This guy wore my jersey.' So I did do that one time, yeah."
I don’t think they’ll go to Pitt. There’s a couple on here that are in line when K retires.Has anyone on here been offered a position as a Pitt. assistant? I know there are several that meet the criteria.
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Capel said he first saw Tupac wearing his jersey during an MTV News segment in 1995.
"I saw it and thought it was the coolest thing," Capel said, according to Sean Gentille of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. "I thought it was the coolest thing in the world."
Capel also admitted to using the photos to score cool points with a potential recruit.
"I showed it to one kid. I did show it to one kid. Because he had a picture with a famous rapper and had a relationship (with him)," Capel said. "I was like, 'Hey, I've got one too. This guy wore my jersey.' So I did do that one time, yeah."
Zion/Drake?
You're probably right on that . We do have some talent here that could innovate the game. I believe that's what we need after the coach K leaves.
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