What did they do before, when he was there, or since he left? Your memory about Barnes threat to Kansas is faulty. Barnes' best (most consistent) years were at Clemson. Fact.
Coaching candidates
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For my money, swing for the fences. I won't re-list names already mentioned, but here's some others to consider
NBA: Scott Brooks, Frank Vogel, Nick Nurse, Michael Malone, Ryan Saunders, Nate Bjorgken
College: pretty much covered everyone. But here's some names to add for discussion: Kim English (longtime Barnes asst at Tenn, now HC at George Mason), Matt McMahon (Murray St), Steve Prohm (Iowa St)
NBA: Scott Brooks, Frank Vogel, Nick Nurse, Michael Malone, Ryan Saunders, Nate Bjorgken
College: pretty much covered everyone. But here's some names to add for discussion: Kim English (longtime Barnes asst at Tenn, now HC at George Mason), Matt McMahon (Murray St), Steve Prohm (Iowa St)
Why? He should be an option. This fan base wants to win (at any cost). Pitino would come here and win.
I was just thinking this. Compliance better start watching him closely. If he starts playing games we could end up in real trouble with some major violations. Cal might burn down the house on his way out the back door.
If you're going to make a coaching change, then you better d@mn well have his replacement lined up and locked in. Otherwise, it could get even worse.
Remember when Tubby left for Minn, which I think caught everyone off guard. Mitch had to scramble around and we ended up with BCG. Who was.......like 5th or 6th on the list. He was popular initially because he'd just beaten Pitino/UL in Rupp in the NCAAT.
Remember when Tubby left for Minn, which I think caught everyone off guard. Mitch had to scramble around and we ended up with BCG. Who was.......like 5th or 6th on the list. He was popular initially because he'd just beaten Pitino/UL in Rupp in the NCAAT.
Same as it's always been for the most part...at the top of the list anyway...
Billy Donovan
Jay Wright
Brad Stevens
Mark Few
You offer any of them a record-breaking deal...money, new personal jet, whatever...if you can get an indication that any of those guys are interested, you give Cal the ole Tubby...work out an amicable departure to where UK can say "no we didn't fire him...he took another job..." and Cal can say "I wasn't fired it was time to move on..."...basically the next time an NBA team comes knocking you just kind of let them in..." Cal bud we love ya but it's the NBA...we'd feel really awful if we got in the way of you moving on up..."
Scott Drew
Frank Vogel
Mark Pope
Eric Mussleman
Ed Cooley
Not necessarily, guys, you bump Cal/leave NBA door wide open for, but names to have on the list to watch/scout over the next couple of years.
Billy Donovan
Jay Wright
Brad Stevens
Mark Few
You offer any of them a record-breaking deal...money, new personal jet, whatever...if you can get an indication that any of those guys are interested, you give Cal the ole Tubby...work out an amicable departure to where UK can say "no we didn't fire him...he took another job..." and Cal can say "I wasn't fired it was time to move on..."...basically the next time an NBA team comes knocking you just kind of let them in..." Cal bud we love ya but it's the NBA...we'd feel really awful if we got in the way of you moving on up..."
Scott Drew
Frank Vogel
Mark Pope
Eric Mussleman
Ed Cooley
Not necessarily, guys, you bump Cal/leave NBA door wide open for, but names to have on the list to watch/scout over the next couple of years.
Barnes for me.
I'm so envious of Tennessee's roster right now. Three seven footers, two of whom can shoot, guards that can shoot. They might make the Final Four this year.
Did we learn nothing from the Billy Gillispeie fiasco? You gotta have more than one good upset to earn the UK job
It's not an answer it's a delusion. He's not leaving the Celtics and he already turned down $10 million a year from Indiana. He's not coming back to college.
I know a lot of folks here have said they would take Pitino back but count me in the group of fans that say Oh hell no. I was ready for Pitino to leave when he went to the Celtics. I am tired of having coaches who have egos that are bigger than the program. I am tired of being talked down to as a fan. I am tired of the smartass remarks to the fans and media like "Basketball Benny's" etc. To me it isn't all about wins and losses. You can win and win big and still be a decent person.
Holtmann Big East and Big 10 Coach of the year can coach. Get him to Ky with our resources and he would win and not embarrass KY or it’s rabid fan base
NBA doesn't want anything to do with Cal, that ship sailed along time ago.
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What kind of contract doesn't include a performance clause? Oh yes, those in academia.
One who doesn't think: oh well, there s always next year. They better watch out.
Bennet? People ***** when Cal slows it down with a lead but you want Bennett who slows it down the whole game? Lol
Can’t believe it took that long to name the first and hopefully last call. If it happens soon this is the answer.
The way fans get mad at Cal for "stall ball" this guy isn't the answer. He's got no concept of offensive basketball. Maybe UK could replace the rims with peach baskets.
i dont believe cal is leaving this year period, however he may make next year his final one then go into a commentary job.....with that being said........here are some names that they should talk to. not saying they will move and come but try......AND IM NOT SAYIING I LIKE ANY ONE OF THEM ....
SCOTT DREW
BRUCE PEARL
MARK FEW
........i believe few will never leave the zags......so thats the realistic view. love it or hate it.
SCOTT DREW
BRUCE PEARL
MARK FEW
........i believe few will never leave the zags......so thats the realistic view. love it or hate it.
It only took him 20 years to build that program. I am 77 years old and need someone who can do it a little faster tan that.
Cal makes more than any NBA coach not named Greg Popovich so I think throwing around that kind of money we could find a quality coach.
We need to start cheating or just bring back Pitino. He knows what UK basketball can be and will salvage it before he retires.
I have to say ... I love it when you post. I don't necessarily care what you have to say ... just not that interested, but I do like that avatar. Fine work.
Holtman is terrible. Scott drew is probably the best choice of college coaches but let’s see who makes a run in the tournament. I’m sure there are 50 better options than our arrogant wind bag coach who is unmotivated to win but motivated to act like a clown in the media. He’s an entertainer that’s it!
Kind of shocked at how many want Pearl. IF he was the best I still wouldn't want him. A cheater, sneak, liar and just the way he comes across. The guy at Arizona was highly thought of when he was there. Gonzaga, NC and Duke the only three schools to average over 80 points a game for a bunch of seasons. And he apparently had a good hand in it. But of course Gonzaga's competition the worst so not sure how he would do against better teams. Stevens is one the best modern day coaches I have seen. Drew looks to be pretty good also. Not many that could hack it here. But have to realize the very few at the very top in coaching and recruiting ability, have to believe there would be a couple very interested. Fans are unmatched as well as the history. A great game coach that can recruit would have a ball at a place like this.
Ah Bennet.
The guy that lost to a 16 seed.
I'm sure you would have done well with that if he did it here.
Even mentioning Bennett as a candidate should get someone banned. I'm not kidding