2016 Coaching carousel thread

[Frenns Liquor Depot]

1. It's his alma mater

I did not realize that

Ben Howland to Pitt!

Pitt becoming the DePaul of the ACC?

[Nukem2]

I did not realize that

Pitt becoming the DePaul of the ACC?

I think BC already has that honor. 

[Frenns Liquor Depot]

I was just thinking that Texas recruiting is getting real crowded.  They have the blue bloods in on their best players...Self seems to do particularly well there.  But now Dixon, Smart, Brown (for the moment), Billy Kennedy.  It's probably the best name appeal they have had in a quite some time roaming the state. 

[VegasWarrior77]

Wyoming HC Larry Shyatt just resigned.  He turns 65 in April.

http://www.krtv.com/story/31529557/shyatt-steps-down-as-wyoming-mens-basketball-coach

[GGGG]

If TCU puts resources into the program, no reason someone can't win there. If you can win at Iowa State and Baylor in the same conference, you can win at TCU.

[VegasWarrior77]

Latest Las Vegas rumor - I just heard that UNLV supposedly offered their job to Brad Underwood but most think he could get a better job now.  Some are surprised they haven't forced Weber out at Kansas State so Underwood could return to his alma mater.

Edit update: The case was made for UNCW coach Kevin Keatts for the UNLV job. (?)

[Pakuni]

I was just thinking that Texas recruiting is getting real crowded.  They have the blue bloods in on their best players...Self seems to do particularly well there.  But now Dixon, Smart, Brown (for the moment), Billy Kennedy.  It's probably the best name appeal they have had in a quite some time roaming the state.

Lots and lots of talent there, though. Texas has produced 42 McDonald's AAs since 1994, second only to California.

[Windyplayer]

Lots and lots of talent there, though. Texas has produced 42 McDonald's AAs since 1994, second only to California.

I get that argument, but also two of the biggest states in the US, so not surprising, and also the competition for their services is much greater within those states given the number of schools. Take Texas alone: Baylor, Texas A&M, Texas, Texas Tech, SMU, Houston, Rice, etc. The close access is nice, but you ain't alone.

[warriorchick]

I get that argument, but also two of the biggest states in the US, so not surprising, and also the competition for their services is much greater within those states given the number of schools. Take Texas alone: Baylor, Texas A&M, Texas, Texas Tech, SMU, Houston, Rice, etc. The close access is nice, but you ain't alone.

Yet a college from Texas has never won the NCAA tournament.

[MU_Beav]

Yet a college from Texas has never won the NCAA tournament.

Utep, nee Texas Western...

[LAZER]

Underwood to OSU.

[4everwarriors]

Carrie, hey?

[forgetful]

If TCU puts resources into the program, no reason someone can't win there. If you can win at Iowa State and Baylor in the same conference, you can win at TCU.

They just sunk $72M into new basketball facilities and I can positively confirm that they are willing to sink a crap-ton more if it means being competitive.

[Nukem2]

Carrie, hey?

Just weird, aina

[Dr. Blackheart]

Jamie Dixon gone to TCU.  Multiple reports.  Wow.

ACC<Big East

[GWSwarrior]

Not sure if this has been mentioned, but sounds like the boosters had Dixon on the outs, and that they think they can get Miller away from arizona. (apologise if this is a repeat)

[forgetful]

It would appear as if Buzz wasn't even considered for these schools, and I know for one of them he definitely was not.

[Lennys Tap]

It would appear as if Buzz wasn't even considered for these schools, and I know for one of them he definitely was not.

Maybe he wasn't interested.

[forgetful]

Maybe he wasn't interested.

I don't think he was actually interested.  But he did float his name anyway.

[MU Fan in Connecticut]

Latest Las Vegas rumor - I just heard that UNLV supposedly offered their job to Brad Underwood but most think he could get a better job now.  Some are surprised they haven't forced Weber out at Kansas State so Underwood could return to his alma mater.

Edit update: The case was made for UNCW coach Kevin Keatts for the UNLV job. (?)

Isn't Mick Cronin interviewing out there?

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

I don't think he was actually interested.  But he did float his name anyway.

Buzz is very good at this. Wouldn't be surprised if he got himself a nice little bonus with this stunt. He did it every year he was here

[VegasWarrior77]

Isn't Mick Cronin interviewing out there?

I haven't heard of an actual interview yet.  I've heard UNLV eased his name out their to get local reaction and gauge support.  Most think Cronin is a good coach but his grind it out style wouldn't go over big here.  Just like Rollie's Villanova style was never embraced.  Die hard UNLV supporters are still stuck in the early 90s and the Jerry Tarkanian Runnin' Rebels style.

[VegasWarrior77]

Apparently interest in Cronin is getting serious. 

Jeff Goodman ‏@GoodmanESPN  32m32 minutes ago
UNLV making a strong push for Cincinnati's Mick Cronin. Been told UNLV could pay in the $3 million range, plus no state tax.

Also:
http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/eye-on-college-basketball/25526153/unlv-to-discuss-coaching-vacancy-with-cincinnatis-mick-cronin

[MU Fan in Connecticut]

Apparently interest in Cronin is getting serious. 

Jeff Goodman ‏@GoodmanESPN  32m32 minutes ago
UNLV making a strong push for Cincinnati's Mick Cronin. Been told UNLV could pay in the $3 million range, plus no state tax.

Also:
http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/eye-on-college-basketball/25526153/unlv-to-discuss-coaching-vacancy-with-cincinnatis-mick-cronin

A saw a note on the UConn board that UofC just gave him permission to talk with UNLV.

[Spotcheck Billy]

Wyoming HC Larry Shyatt just resigned.  He turns 65 in April.

http://www.krtv.com/story/31529557/shyatt-steps-down-as-wyoming-mens-basketball-coach

Shyatt happens