Oso planning to go pro
I think most Scoopers have recognized that as a strong possibility since the beginning of the Wojo era.
After Duke wins Coach K's sixth national title in April, the Duke AD will ask Coach K for a recommendation. He will try not to play favorites with any of his former players and/or assistants. However, I don't see the job going to someone from the Coach K coaching tree, but someone like Brad Stevens of the Celtics.Go Warriors!
I have no idea why people keep bringing up Brad Stevens. a. He has a job.2. He's been quite successful at that job.c. He didn't like recruiting while at Butler4. He has no connections to Duke.
Those shoes will be awfully big to fill. While the allure of Duke is compelling, following a true legend is extremely challenging. Maybe the correct path is let the successor fail then step in to "save the program".
5. He's holding out for the Wisconsin job if for some crazy reason Popovich doesn't take it.
Let's say Wojo has a great two years here (Sweet Sixteen or beyond) and then is offered Duke. It comes down to a pretty simple threshold question: does he truly believe he can win multiple national championships at Marquette?If not --> hegowne. If so --> a coin flip between staying or going.
What if he won a national title in 2020? ...
Then he runs for President.
I think on paper, 2020 looks like our best shot at a national title since 2014 (before Vander left & we experienced a collective throwing up on our shoes season).
I’d take that bet. K has done less with more the last few years than any coach in America and since Capel$ left the staff his recruiting of top ten talent has also fallen off.They will go outside the coaching tree because K has far too much power and the administration wants to change that culture. And I agree, no former assistant wants to fill those shoes....
Instead Bucky went to the first of back-to-back Final Fours and we fell headfirst into the crapper.
This is Capel's 1st year at Pitt after leaving, how did K's recruiting drop already?