Coaching Carousel 2017

[nyg]

I missed the initial announcement a week ago, but was interested to read that LSU fired head coach Johnny Jones — just one season after having the #1 pick in the NBA draft in Ben Simmons. They really went into free-fall, finishing 10-21 and winning just 2 games in the SEC.

http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/18952825/vcu-rams-head-coach-wade-frontrunner-lsu-tigers-heading-coach-spot

[JWags85]

Oklahoma State's first call has to be to Buzz right?

[Oldgym]

"LSU, via a third party, has contacted Tom Crean to gauge his possible interest in coaching the Tigers, a source told CBS Sports."

https://twitter.com/GaryParrishCBS/status/843589115128020992

[🏀]

"LSU, via a third party, has contacted Tom Crean to gauge his possible interest in coaching the Tigers, a source told CBS Sports."

https://twitter.com/GaryParrishCBS/status/843589115128020992

Oh man, that Louisiana tan would be on point.

[brewcity77]

Might be a good fit for Crean. Talent rich area, low expectations, in the shadow of a football program. Deliver a bid half the time and you're probably safe.

[4everwarriors]

Musta reely impressed da locals wen coached MU down der, hey?

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

Hmm, LSU is in Maui next year. I hear Maui is a good place to get a tan. It all adds up!

[drewm88]

Boeheim gets an extension past next year...hmmmmmm...

[jesmu84]

Boeheim gets an extension past next year...hmmmmmm...

Like the people questioning how there has been little action against UNC, I'd say the same for Syracuse. And Louisville, for that matter.

NCAA, as a authoritative system and in its attempt to hand out equal punishments to offenders, has failed miserably.

[Marcus92]

If Crean is actually interested in schools like Illinois or LSU, I think he could have some trouble convincing them (and their fanbases) that he's actually excited about the opportunity. This is, after all, the same guy who exclaimed, "It's Indiana!" As if Bloomington was college basketball nirvana.

I'm not sure he'll be satisfied with any coaching job that's seen as a step down at this point. Wouldn't be surprised if he goes the TV analyst/commentator route, like Steve Lavin after he was fired from UCLA.

[warriorchick]

If Crean is actually interested in schools like Illinois or LSU, I think he could have some trouble convincing them (and their fanbases) that he's actually excited about the opportunity. This is, after all, the same guy who exclaimed, "It's Indiana!" As if Bloomington was college basketball nirvana.

I'm not sure he'll be satisfied with any coaching job that's seen as a step down at this point. Wouldn't be surprised if he goes the TV analyst/commentator route, like Steve Lavin after he was fired from UCLA.

It would take a lot of hubris to expect an equivalent or better job after you have been fired for poor performance.
But then again, we are talking about Tom Crean.....

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

I don't get all this TV analyst talk about Crean. What qualities does he possess that he'll add to a broadcast? Not that TV execs aren't hiring worthless on air talent, but man I can't see it.

[Hards Alumni]

I don't get all this TV analyst talk about Crean. What qualities does he possess that he'll add to a broadcast? Not that TV execs aren't hiring worthless on air talent, but man I can't see it.

He's been on a few times and actually isn't bad at it.

[4everwarriors]

Who'd watch da sumbeech? Pissed off enoff folks ta tank da ratin's, hey?

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

He's been on a few times and actually isn't bad at it.

Thanks. Hadn't seen that.

[DJO's Jaw]

Will Wade is leaving VCU for LSU

https://twitter.com/goodmanespn/status/844006376066105344

[GGGG]

Will Wade is leaving VCU for LSU

https://twitter.com/goodmanespn/status/844006376066105344

I have zero idea what people see in Will Wade.  This is a classic case of a guy who jumps after he has had some success and put himself in good position. 

Seriously look at his record and tell me what program he has built? 

[forgetful]

I have zero idea what people see in Will Wade.  This is a classic case of a guy who jumps after he has had some success and put himself in good position. 

Seriously look at his record and tell me what program he has built?

It's been said about 4 consecutive coaches ago, but this may be the death knell for VCU.

[Dr. Blackheart]

So Crean is down to FS2 as his job options?

[brewcity77]

It's been said about 4 consecutive coaches ago, but this may be the death knell for VCU.

They'll probably get someone who will sneak into another tournament and then leave in 2-3 years. Biggest coach feeder program in the country right now.

[JWags85]

And Louisville, for that matter.

Louisville has FAR bigger problems than just their athletics.  Keep an eye on that University as a whole.  Some stuff is coming to the surface.

I have zero idea what people see in Will Wade.  This is a classic case of a guy who jumps after he has had some success and put himself in good position. 

Seriously look at his record and tell me what program he has built?

They see a guy who is 91-45 with 2 NCAA berths at age 34.  Everyone wants to find the next precocious Bobby Knight (success in his early 30s, not the other assorted things).  I agree with you and especially think that VCU played with a horribly low IQ this year.

[GoldenDieners32]

Crean to the rodents

[MU B2002]

Louisville has FAR bigger problems than just their athletics.  Keep an eye on that University as a whole.  Some stuff is coming to the surface.

Por ejemplo? 

[muguru]

With Coaching positions filling left and right...IU is still vacant. Archie Miller is available and so is Greg Marshall..So their waiting leads you to believe their target is still coaching. Though Alford seems to be the consensus, I think the CBS article yesterday was right, and they could be waiting on Chris Mack and Chris Holtman to be done.

[GGGG]

The fact that it is so quiet out of IU leads me to believe that not only is their candidate still coaching, but that coach may already have agreed to come.