It's just laughable to me that anyone would have Pitino on a list of potential candidates. That piece of garbage should be kept as far away from Kentucky as possible.
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Don’t forget the hookers he paid for were sometimes minors. And the players he was buying them for were also minors. I know people want to win again, but like you said- have some standards. I cringe everytime someone suggests that walking skeleton.
Notice I didn’t even mention how he went to our biggest rival. Got a tattoo of our biggest rival. Oh and he gave Kentucky the bird in Rupp. Keep that trash away from my team.
As much as I don't like Pearl, and not advocating for him, he does strike me as the kinda of guy that could handle the job and fans would actually enjoy watching his teams.
Realistically, start with Musselmen. He can recruit, coach and motivate.
After that, swing for the fences on the other big names we all have in mind.
After that, swing for the fences on the other big names we all have in mind.
Because Mitch Barnhart lets his religious morals dictate his business decisions. We all know about “ hookergate” and the “bimbo over the table “. He would not consider Pitino.
I'm not religious at all and I wouldn't consider Pitino. Dude hired hookers for minors.
Let's start a list of coaches more accomplished than Cal and go from there
The Bulls are about to blow it all up, what they assembled is not working .He would have to be the first call.
Can’t believe Kelvin Sampson hasn’t even been mentioned. That guy is a beast of a coach. He is 67 years old though.
Everyone is saying the same thing some even saying it twice. How many post do we need about hiring a new coach, since you already have about 5 going already? It appears people are worn out on Cal hate post or at least slowing down. Now you’re focused on who the next coach will be and most post keep repeating the same names. Most want to give the new coach whatever it takes in money to GT them, which cries of desperation. A lot of the coaches you’re naming wouldn’t take the job, and some want Pitino back. That in itself is crazy, because UK would Never hire him. Donovan has already turned UK down 2 or 3 times, and I don’t believe he’d take the job, and probably wouldn’t be offered. Here’s a News a News Flash. Cal will be here at the least, until the end of next year. Fact unlike the Fiction your‘re posting. By that time I’m sure there’ll be 4 or 5 new coaches you can choose from. Please continue with your fiction it’s worth about as much as a fart in the wind. I‘ve stopped supporting Cal, and I don’t believe we have players that are good enough to be a great team. We have Oscar, Wallace, and????????????????
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Don’t melt down today like you did recently lol
I'm sold on Lloyd the next best thing to Mark Few without getting Few.
For me it’s:
1. Brad Stevens because you never know until you try.
2. Bruce Pearl because he’d do so much better here AND he’s the only name discussed that has the showmanship our best coaches have had. Icgaf about any “but” you wanna tag onto that. You’re welcome to your own opinion.
3. Most of the other guys mentioned in this thread would be fine if those don’t pan out.
I’d frankly also give Pitino three years to rebuild us first and transition to someone else. Say what you want Round 2 that guy would have more want-to than anyone else in the history of history.
1. Brad Stevens because you never know until you try.
2. Bruce Pearl because he’d do so much better here AND he’s the only name discussed that has the showmanship our best coaches have had. Icgaf about any “but” you wanna tag onto that. You’re welcome to your own opinion.
3. Most of the other guys mentioned in this thread would be fine if those don’t pan out.
I’d frankly also give Pitino three years to rebuild us first and transition to someone else. Say what you want Round 2 that guy would have more want-to than anyone else in the history of history.
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Well, that’s the pot calling the kettle black. You do it daily. You hate on anyone that doesn’t join in with constantly hating on Cal. You even call people out, which is like a little kid telling the principal on his buddy for saying a bad word. You’re obviously fed up with Cal, and that’s ok, but picking on other posters is a little childish. You and I will never meet, and you know absolutely zero about me, nor I about you. I’ve supported Cal ever since he’s been at UK. I believe we need a change. I also know we just don’t have the players that can accomplish much this year. Maybe, we will next year, but that’s next year. Yeah, I know Cal recruited these kids, but so did other coaches. I agree he needs to change, he probably won’t change , so he needs to move on to the next phase of his life. Right now we’re stuck with what we have and so far it’s not been pretty and probably will get worse, and may not get any better by March.Don’t melt down today like you did recently lol
Here is a recent list of where current coaches stand:
www.cbssports.com
Seeing that and reading these posts, I have 3 in mind to go through before expanding:
1) Scott Drew - Age 52
2) Brad Stevens - Age 46 and does not have a major title.
3) Leaning Tommy Lloyd over even Few as Few is 60 and Lloyd is 48. Lloyd has a very limited resume though.
I don't think you can go older than that, so Drew is pushing that line and is a NC coach going to want to come here in this bubble?
FWIW, Vogel is 49 and is endorsed by AD when both were in LA.
College basketball coaching rankings: The Top 25 And 1 coaches as the 2022-23 season gets underway
These are the top coaches in college basketball according to the CBS Sports panel of experts
www.cbssports.com
Seeing that and reading these posts, I have 3 in mind to go through before expanding:
1) Scott Drew - Age 52
2) Brad Stevens - Age 46 and does not have a major title.
3) Leaning Tommy Lloyd over even Few as Few is 60 and Lloyd is 48. Lloyd has a very limited resume though.
I don't think you can go older than that, so Drew is pushing that line and is a NC coach going to want to come here in this bubble?
FWIW, Vogel is 49 and is endorsed by AD when both were in LA.
Lmao
You’re the one that sounds like a kid with the whining. I just think it’s funny. Rest of your post I agree with. Calm down man I was just teasing you about that day you got mad at meDon’t really have one. Since Cal isn’t going anywhere for awhile I‘ll have plenty of time to think that over when the time comes. Cal will be here through next season, based on what’s happening at that time I’ll think about it. No one here has seems to have considered what our team will look like next year. What if Cal wins another NC. What happens then? Everyone posting all these hate post will suddenly have a revelation and Love Cal again. People say they won’t, but they will. If Cal wins a NC and decides to continue coaching people will go along with it. Why would anyone want to fire a coach that just won a NC? Cal might retire or he may not. That’s next year, and I don’t worry about next year until next year after the Season really gets going. If I like what I see I don’t need to think about hiring another coach. People say things out of desperation and then have to eat their words later, I don’t do that because it’s a waste of time.
I’m calm and cool. Life is too short to stay upset or waste time hating on anyone, especially people you don’t know. We’re good.Lmao
Just read a couple of comments about Brad Stevens from October.
“I’m not going to try to predict the future. I have no idea. No idea. I don’t know if I’d ever coach again. We’ll see.”
"Hall of Fame coach and administrator C.M. Newton once told me, “When you change professions, they call you something different. But once you’re a coach, they call you Coach for the rest of your life.”
He did say his current job is similar to being a head college coach:
“I’d say that it’s a lot like college coaching, from the standpoint of in college it felt like you really didn’t spend as much time on coaching as you would think."
“I’m not going to try to predict the future. I have no idea. No idea. I don’t know if I’d ever coach again. We’ll see.”
"Hall of Fame coach and administrator C.M. Newton once told me, “When you change professions, they call you something different. But once you’re a coach, they call you Coach for the rest of your life.”
He did say his current job is similar to being a head college coach:
“I’d say that it’s a lot like college coaching, from the standpoint of in college it felt like you really didn’t spend as much time on coaching as you would think."
So why don't you explain to us what is wrong with having some religous morals?
That's right!
Jay Wright or Bruce Pearl
I know I know, Pearl this and Pearl that, but many thought the same about Calipari.
Bruce Pearl would absolutely kill it at UK, as would Wright and a few others. I’m not the least concerned with who the new coach will be, my concern is how ugly is Cal going to make the divorce in the meantime.
I know I know, Pearl this and Pearl that, but many thought the same about Calipari.
Bruce Pearl would absolutely kill it at UK, as would Wright and a few others. I’m not the least concerned with who the new coach will be, my concern is how ugly is Cal going to make the divorce in the meantime.
We can argue the credentials of whoever we think should get the job but I’d bet everyone could agree that no matter what we would probably play and look better with almost anyone else right now.
Richard Pitino could be the right man for the job. He knows basketball and the UK tradition. The most important thing is establishing an identity. He knows what UK basketball means from his younger days and now he's gained some coaching experience. Pitino Jr. could potentially be a massive infusion of excitement and intrigue the fanbase needs.
First anyone who thinks UK would ever rehire Rick Pitino is a lunatic. NOT HAPPENING EVER. Brad Steven's is never leaving the job he has to come here, just not happening. Were you guys not listening the first 3 time Billy Donovan said no to the job, if not listen to him say it again when the time comes. Jay Wright IS NOT coming here. He left a great job in college because he wanted out of the college game. Bruce Pearl WOULD come here but once again the powers that be will never hire him. So that leaves us with hiring somebody in the pro ranks, or hiring a younger , hungry up and Comer. We pick the right one we thrive,we blow it we sink.
Hope you and your family have a Happy New Year.
I don’t think oats is a cal clone just because oats has embraced the 3 and loves to play up tempo. That’s why we handled his buffalo team in 2018. They tried to run with us when we had superior talent at every position.
Musselman on the other hand…i agrée whole heartedly. Ive watched arkansas and he reminds me so much of Cal especially on offense. It’s often a bunch of guys standing around while one guy tries to take his man off the dribble. I’m just not super impressed with musselman. I think he is a good but not great coach.
I agree that Oates is not the guy. I'd make Stevens turn me down. After that I'd go to Musselman and then Drew. Of course, making Drew third choice might make it impossible to get him.
Stevens or Donavon are made to hold this seat!
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Stevens to me is to much of a long shot, once coaches get a taste of the NBA that very rarely want to come back to college. Drew would be number one for me, make him say no. After that I would be good with musselman or Lloyd, I really like what Lloyd does at Arizona he recruits differently and Plays a fun a style
None of the names mentioned will be barney's hire. He will hire some coach that excites no one.
I would go with Lloyd.
The one name no one ever mentions, and I understand why, is Tony Bennett.
I would be curious what he would do with superior talent. I can only imagine what Reed Sheppard would do for 3-4 years running a Bennett coached team.
If I’m AD I at least give him a call. You know he’s a winner. You know he’s team/program first. If he committed to upping the tempo (which I think he might do with a talent upgrade) then he could do a great job here.
The one name no one ever mentions, and I understand why, is Tony Bennett.
I would be curious what he would do with superior talent. I can only imagine what Reed Sheppard would do for 3-4 years running a Bennett coached team.
If I’m AD I at least give him a call. You know he’s a winner. You know he’s team/program first. If he committed to upping the tempo (which I think he might do with a talent upgrade) then he could do a great job here.
I like bennett a lot. He has completely cucked Duke and UNC for ACC superiority at this point and that’s impressive. He wins.
But i also think tempo is an issue. No one likes a loss but his would always be even more frustrating because you give every inferior team a chance when you shorten the game like that.
Also i’d argue that was one of the luckiest runs to the title i’ve ever witnessed.
That said, i’d take him over Cal in a heartbeat along with about 30 other coaches right now.
Lloyd is my pick. I don’t understand the musselman love affair. I just know that arizona job is nice. Sean Miller hadn’t been to a final four and hed still be there if not for the other stuff. And they pay well and it’s a basketball school in a really nice location.