-Wish some of you fellas could come out tonight and practice against the HS rec league team I'm coaching. We're 2-4 headed into tourney play, and need some mojo in the worst way. Boys need to toughen up, ATKOT.
-Chad, this book rec is way late, but I just finished "All the Light We Cannot See" and thought it was outstanding.
-If Memphis isn't too butthurt over Cal, they should lock up Kenny Payne. Guy is ready for prime time, and could navigate not only those recruiting waters, but MS as well, since he's a native. And I'd take Pastner on this staff too. He's not Memphis head coach material, but he is head coach material SOMEWHERE. So let him recruit like a madman for Cal for a few years, regroup, and then dip his toes at another less-stressful program in a few years.
-Saw a tweet last night that indicated some tOSU fans were tired of Matta. That came out of nowhere. They're down this year, but he still coaches and recruits at a pretty high level for that place. They were due for a dip. Will be strong next season.
-Feels like Bryce Drew needs to strike while the iron is hot, assuming he wants a high-major job. Same could be said for Archie Miller and Chris Mack, but their profile is high enough that they can be a little bit pickier, a la Gregg Marshall.
-Good for Phil Martelli. Thirty years at Saint Joe's(20 as HC), had one awesome team in 2004, and has endured some losing seasons and job insecurity to fight back and go 22-4 so far this season. I know he's a prick and whatnot, but I still like seeing guys like him stay in one place for a long time, especially guys who add some character to the game.
-I know we don't care about women's hoops, but still....Tennessee being out of the Top 25 this week for the first time in 31 YEARS is pretty remarkable.
-Now I'm done. Don't rack me.
