Prediction: Pitino to IU
- Thread starter Jamal Mercer
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Wiki is the best.
Brad Stevens
On March 15, 2021, he replaced Ryan Joseph "Archie" Miller as the Indiana University Men's Basketball Head Coach.
Brad Stevens
On March 15, 2021, he replaced Ryan Joseph "Archie" Miller as the Indiana University Men's Basketball Head Coach.
Their last three hires have been the younger "up and coming" coaches. Has been an absolute train wreck. Going after a Beard or Scott Drew would be the exact same gamble. At this point have to think they want something guaranteed to help right the ship, and then in 6 years bring in another younger coach.
My guess is they make the call over to Brad Stevens, and when he politely says "thanks but no thanks" they offer Pitino $20mm for five years.
Don't have to look too far to see how quickly that tune changes when you are no longer winning. Posters on this board DESPISED Cal, hated him at Memphis. Then Gillespie happened and people got a close up look at what perpetual mediocrity looks like. Cal became a much more viable option after that. Gurantee IU is at the same mindset now.
The issue with their last 3 hires has been hiring them about 3 or 5 years after they had success at that school. Take a look at this:
Kelvin Sampson - hired by IU in 2006. NIT, 2nd round, 1st round in the 3 years prior to being hired.
Tom Crean - hired by IU in 2008. NIT, NIT, 1st round, 1st round, 2nd round in the 5 years prior to being hired.
Archie Miller - hired by IU in 2017. 2nd round, 1st round, 1st round in the 3 years prior to being hired.
They have jumped on guys that were hot names a few years before they hire them.
Isn't the problem that the NCAA isn't done with him or UofL yet?
I mean, if Iona had to let him go after the NCAA was done, there's no great loss because 99% of America doesn't know what an Iona is, but a B1G team taking that gamble is different.
I mean, if Iona had to let him go after the NCAA was done, there's no great loss because 99% of America doesn't know what an Iona is, but a B1G team taking that gamble is different.
And people think UK couldn't buy out Cal if they wanted to do it.
I heard that Porcini's is willing to open up a restaurant in Bloomington if he is hired.
Lol ikr. Which is why I chuckle anytime someone tries to use Wikipedia as a source or to prove a point.
Brad Stevens isn’t going to coach at IU and he’s not going to coach at UK. Ever.
They couldn’t and they wouldn’t. $10 million is one thing, $50 million+ is completely different.
This is a legit possibility. If there is any interest it will not be mentioned until Iona loses.
I know a bunch of Iona grads... which is an oddly passionate fanbase for a not great low-major.
Two of them have *heard* rumors about Pitino going to BC. Still waaaaay premature.. but the BC position is kinda open? And its Boston, he'd be back in the ACC, a conference that's obviously changing over from its dominant days.
Interesting prospect, to say the least.
You never know, but I doubt Coach Musselman will leave Arkansas for Indiana or Minnesota which is also being talked about without much evidence. His wife has family in Arkansas and they both seem happy in Fayetteville. If he leaves, it won't be because of money, there is plenty of that in NW Arkansas and the rumor is there is a contract extension and raise being worked on.
Beard seems to be a Texas guy, but who knows?
As for Drew, I know nothing about a connection to him with Indiana, but maybe there is some traction there.
Pitino doesn’t want IU. He doesn’t fit there at all. He knows he doesn’t need the money or the challenge.
yeah i knew that. the narrative persists within their current dept though.
Wonder if Mike Boynton at Okie State will get a look?
He'd be smart to cash in on the Cade Cunningham Sweepstakes while he can. Shaka Smart is hot again but, Texas has REALLY deep pockets. Steve Wojciechowski maybe? Not a "big time" hire by any means. If I were IU I'd focus on Chris Beard. Probably won't get him but, just having his name associated with the job might open other door for them.
Honestly, I always thought Pitino would somehow end up at UNLV. Just seems appropriate. LOL!
He'd be smart to cash in on the Cade Cunningham Sweepstakes while he can. Shaka Smart is hot again but, Texas has REALLY deep pockets. Steve Wojciechowski maybe? Not a "big time" hire by any means. If I were IU I'd focus on Chris Beard. Probably won't get him but, just having his name associated with the job might open other door for them.
Honestly, I always thought Pitino would somehow end up at UNLV. Just seems appropriate. LOL!
Arizona will finally let Sean Miller go. Guess what... Pitino to Arizona. I think Rick is still too dirty for IU, but fits better with the crooks at Arizona.