Who are the most likely candidates to replace Jai Lucas? At one point, Jalen Rose was rumored to have been considered for a position. Is that a possiblity? Can we make a big splash to get someone with name recognition and the "cool" factor? Would Cal consider Rajon Rondo? Does he hire somone without experience simply because he has name recognition? I don't really know many up and comers in the assistant rankings. Who would you want and who do we think is most likely? This could be the most important hire of Cal's tenure and deciding factor of how long he continues to coach here.
Likely candidates?
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Write all of Cal's friends down on separate pieces of paper. Then pull one out of a hat.
it has to be a young energetic guy that can recruit
since ccc doesn't listen to the coaches for strategy, that part doesn't matter
Bruiser needs to go too
bring in a new group to right the ship
since ccc doesn't listen to the coaches for strategy, that part doesn't matter
Bruiser needs to go too
bring in a new group to right the ship
I feel like we have enough coaches on the staff. I think this is a great time to get a former player, not necessarily UK, but someone with college and NBA experience.
We need a younger, cool coach to replace Jai. Maybe like Rondo, Jalen Rose, or someone like them? Neither are super young, but that level of player to relate to the team.
We need a younger, cool coach to replace Jai. Maybe like Rondo, Jalen Rose, or someone like them? Neither are super young, but that level of player to relate to the team.
Why does Coach Flint need to go? Please let us know his deficiencies, or examples of him not fulfilling his assigned duties. TIA
Now that the children have weighed in, maybe some of the adults in the room would like to speak
I'd go Hire Milt Wagner just to seal the deal with DJ.
.. although IDK how Dickie V will handle such crimes against humanity.
.. although IDK how Dickie V will handle such crimes against humanity.
I hope that is for all the ones joking about Brad Calpari, etc and not a shot at me for asking the question.
Cal knows he has to go big with this hire. I think he throws a ton of money at someone like Jerrance Howard or goes with an NBA guy or a former big time player
That's EXACTLY what that was. I read your question and thought, "I'd like to know more about up-and-comers, too. I'm not an expert in that arena, either." And then the idiots weighed in and it only takes a couple to derail an entire thread.
The question I have is really the same thing MJ asked... Why didn't Cal throw a bunch of money at Lucas to keep him? Either Lucas really wanted out, or Cal really wanted him gone.
That's stupid. Antigua, Chin and Lucas were all brought in to replace those types of guys. Give Cal credit for that at least.
I wouldn’t put it past Calipari to hire his son, but didn’t Brad just take a position elsewhere?
I’m at a loss with all this tbh
I’m at a loss with all this tbh
KY state law doesn't allow nepotism and technically UK coach is a state job. The only reason Brad was on staff last year was because he was an "unpaid" assistant.
Not a bad idea at all. Use it in our favor for once
Someone who likes getting screamed at and is a yes man.
Rondo isn't done playing in the NBA. His career will be over soon, but not yet. He made $2.5m last year and SOME team is going to sign him just for his experience.
Rondo is still a few years away, IMO.
Rondo is still a few years away, IMO.
Why Jerrance Howard ? Serious question because i really know very little about him.
Jerrance Howard would be good.
Rondo or Ulis would be great on the former player side.
Cal will make a good hire.
Yes Cal is clearly making great decisions lately.
Dejaun Wagner, milt Wagner, rondo, prince, Anderson, camby, Jalen rose, Scott Brooks, Mike Miller, Tyler ulis,
There are options. Some first time coaches sure. Some NBA assistants. But these would be options better than the retreads yes men Cal would want to bring in.
There are options. Some first time coaches sure. Some NBA assistants. But these would be options better than the retreads yes men Cal would want to bring in.
I mean his last 3 hires were Antigua, Chin, and Jai Lucas.
Everyone is freaking out about losing Jai so it must have been a good hire, right? It can't be a ****** hire and ALSO a big loss.
what has he accomplished during his tenure?
who has he helped recruit?
the buddy system doesn't work in business & UK basketball used to be big business..not so much any more
more of a laughing stock now
To be fair, Bruiser isn't even a coach. He is the director of basketball operations so I don't think he even recruits let alone is on the court coaching. Having said that, we need someone else in that position.
Quick favor. Stay away from our coaches this time.
The duke gig is actually a promotion and raise for Lucas ...some don’t realize that ,I think