There are some threads on various candidates and they tend to get lost or the conversation turns to why Coach X is a better fit. Thought it might be nice to have a consolidated thread.
@RyanMainville has a pretty good summary (not that I agree on his ranking):
Others mentioned in comments or I’ve seen mentioned by CL and others:
- Texas A&M - Corpus Christi HC Steve Lutz
- Buzz Williams
- Jerome Tang
- Rodney Terry
- Providence HC Ed Cooley
- Corey Williams
- Al Pinkens
- former ACU HC / current UTEP HC Joe Golding
- Jay Wright (sure why not)
- BU Assoc HC John Jakus
- BU Asst Alvin Brooks III
- KSU Assoc Ulric Maligi
- UH Asst Kellen Sampson
- Kennesaw State HC Amir Abdur-Rahim
- FAU HC Dusty May
Several of these candidates have limited or no HC experience which concerns me. Others (Terry and Golding) haven’t proven they can build and run a successful team in the NIL era. Guys like Golding don’t have a track record with big time recruits that I know of.
Some have limited success in the NCAA Tournament (Shaka).
I’m good with talking to all of these and some others CL mentioned.
Ultimately, for me, it’s going to come down to the interview and vision that each has and I trust Womble and our AD to make the right choice. Looking for the basketball version of JM.
@RyanMainville has a pretty good summary (not that I agree on his ranking):
Others mentioned in comments or I’ve seen mentioned by CL and others:
- Texas A&M - Corpus Christi HC Steve Lutz
- Buzz Williams
- Jerome Tang
- Rodney Terry
- Providence HC Ed Cooley
- Corey Williams
- Al Pinkens
- former ACU HC / current UTEP HC Joe Golding
- Jay Wright (sure why not)
- BU Assoc HC John Jakus
- BU Asst Alvin Brooks III
- KSU Assoc Ulric Maligi
- UH Asst Kellen Sampson
- Kennesaw State HC Amir Abdur-Rahim
- FAU HC Dusty May
Several of these candidates have limited or no HC experience which concerns me. Others (Terry and Golding) haven’t proven they can build and run a successful team in the NIL era. Guys like Golding don’t have a track record with big time recruits that I know of.
Some have limited success in the NCAA Tournament (Shaka).
I’m good with talking to all of these and some others CL mentioned.
Ultimately, for me, it’s going to come down to the interview and vision that each has and I trust Womble and our AD to make the right choice. Looking for the basketball version of JM.
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