2024 Coaching Carousel

[BLWarrior91]

The Gentile Arena only seats 5,000, wouldn’t that be a problem for the Big East? Certainly don’t want a repeat of playing in Rosemont, and Wintrust is too far as well.

They could do a split like Nova or SJU.  Play on campus and then play at Wintrust or the United Center for weekend games.  They seem more motivated to elevate their program than DePaul.

[Scoop Snoop]

They could do a split like Nova or SJU.  Play on campus and then play at Wintrust or the United Center for weekend games.  They seem more motivated to elevate their program than DePaul.

Podunk College in Hicksville Mississippi has been more motivated to elevate their program than DePaul. OK.... Podunk College doesn't exist. I remember reading something about Moser trying to get Loyola to take advantage of their FF appearance and commit to investing in better facilities and in the program overall, but I do not remember the details. Swapping out Loyola for DePaul is wishful thinking, at least for the foreseeable future.

[Viper]

Can't recruit

100%. Their Mike Deane. Good coach. Recruiting ? Not so much.

[The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole]

De Paul isn’t getting swapped out for Loyola. Let’s be real here.

[Shooter McGavin]

Can't recruit

How come he didn’t just hire an outstanding recruiter for his staff?  Seems weird that he can’t recruit.  His personality must be a huge red flag for parents. 

[Viper]

How come he didn’t just hire an outstanding recruiter for his staff?  Seems weird that he can’t recruit.  His personality must be a huge red flag for parents.

always be closing!…recruiting is akin to sales. Some very good, nice folks struggle in sales.

[nyg]

How come he didn’t just hire an outstanding recruiter for his staff?  Seems weird that he can’t recruit.  His personality must be a huge red flag for parents.

https://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/news/breaking-down-chris-holtmann-s-biggest-recruiting-wins-at-ohio-state

[Galway Eagle]

Speaking of DePaul, there was along thread on the UConn message board about how bad they have been in the BE and can we throw them out.  Lots of sleeping giant comments but the best line in response to sleeping giants is “They’re not a sleeping giant. They’re a comatose midget. Even if they wake up, who cares?”

Saw that thread. The favorite comment was the guy who basically said 'it's because they are a catholic school as  Jim Calhoun said you want to go somewhere that's the "university of..." because those places have the resources.' Then called us an exception

Almost made an account there to fire back that they're in the big east with no "University of..." places.

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

https://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/news/breaking-down-chris-holtmann-s-biggest-recruiting-wins-at-ohio-state

He recruited fine.  Got hurt by some unexpected 1 and done players, transfers, and 4 stars that didn't develop.

Wondering if Devin Royal enters the portal.
Would Shaka pursue him if a spot opens up?  Recruited him pretty hard the first time around.

PG would be my preferred 1st choice if Shaka adds a transfer, but if two spots become available I could see someone like Royal as an option.

[MuMark]

https://x.com/tsilverbulletin/status/1759660555986444740?s=61&t=6XPB8f4sAKmJIzxgMcsCjw

[Jay Bee]

Holtmann knows NAIA level bball well, so could be a nice fit at DePaul

[Herman Cain]

Holtmann knows NAIA level bball well, so could be a nice fit at DePaul

Would be fun if the finalists at DePaul were Holtmann and Lavall Jordan.

[wadesworld]

Would be fun if the finalists at DePaul were Holtmann and Lavall Jordan.

Didn’t you want a scandal ridden coach?

[Zog from Margo]

Good move on DePaul’s part. Can’t remember the last time I could say that.

[Herman Cain]

Didn’t you want a scandal ridden coach?

Successful scandal ridden coach looking to clear his reputation is preferred, however  Holtmann or Lavall would do a solid job.

[Dr. Blackheart]

Good move on DePaul’s part. Can’t remember the last time I could say that.

Good move as in "let's hire a coach someone else is paying"? Can't recruit (but can coach)!

[Hards Alumni]

I know this is already a day old, but I figured why not...

https://twitter.com/CoachingChanges/status/1759950911135478148

[cheebs09]

I know this is already a day old, but I figured why not...

https://twitter.com/CoachingChanges/status/1759950911135478148

That would be a shocking move. I have to assume it's money related. Or they misheard which Hurley.

[wadesworld]

Would be shocked by Danny going to OSU.  The only job I could see him leaving for is Kentucky, and even that I'd have my doubts.  He's a Northeastern guy.

[Galway Eagle]

It'd be weird for him to leave. The program fits is style and personality. He's at a blue blood program (they have as many titles as the rest of the conference combined), and he's proven he can win. The only reasons to leave would be internal issue, or lack of confidence in the conference future.

[tower912]

Maybe he is tired of the Creighton crowd and is looking for something a little more relaxed.

[Scoop Snoop]

It'd be weird for him to leave. The program fits is style and personality. He's at a blue blood program (they have as many titles as the rest of the conference combined), and he's proven he can win. The only reasons to leave would be internal issue, or lack of confidence in the conference future.

Agree. I hadn't thought of the bolded as a reason until you wrote that. With UCONN's love of the FB 5 unrequited, I could see it as a reason.

[Shooter McGavin]

It'd be weird for him to leave. The program fits is style and personality. He's at a blue blood program (they have as many titles as the rest of the conference combined), and he's proven he can win. The only reasons to leave would be internal issue, or lack of confidence in the conference future.

Your last sentence is concerning.  These guys have more knowledge about what is going on behind the scenes than anyone.  I’m sure people talk in their circles all the time about the future of CBB.  The biggest fear is MU and the other Big East schools being relegated to second tier status. 

But having said that,  there is no need for Hurley to bail this quickly unless something is imminent.  Hurley will be in demand a year from now or five years from now.  So after saying all that, it’s probably just about the money.  I hope it is anyway.   

[The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole]

Concern about the BE conference future would not be the only reason he leaves.  Ohio State can offer him more resources - a higher salary, NIL, etc. A Big Ten school these days is always going to have that in abundance v. a BE school.

But the other thing is that Hurley may just be using this as leverage. He is the defending national championship coach with the #1 team in the country. And some MASSIVE jobs are open.  Yes he just signed an extension in the off-season, but having his agent field calls may simply be the next negotiating ploy.

Or maybe the leverage isn't about him, but about getting the donor base to pony up more for NIL.

[Hards Alumni]

Yep... also, as much as I hate to say it outloud... Don't be surprised if Shaka is getting phone calls for some of these big openings as well.