Brian Wardle Love

[mugrad_89]

Very nice. More basketball to come for Bradley. Would we take a Bradley NIT championship over a deep Marquette tournament run?

We could hang a ceremonial banner.

[PointWarrior]

Very nice. More basketball to come for Bradley. Would we take a Bradley NIT championship over a deep Marquette tournament run?

If Wardle wins the NIT, he should automatically get Shaka's job....


Please teal me you missed the teal, or this is dumbest question on scoop in a long time.

[Goose]

I have Bradley envy at the moment. He is always been my first choice to coach MU.

I am happy for Bradley, my father in law was Dean there for a period of time and my lovely bride has fond memories of Peoria.

[Viper]

I'm kind of curious about his next move. If they win their tournament, it would be his 3rd bid at Bradley.

Would an A10 school be his next logical jump? Possibly Loyola? I'm not sure he'd get a P6 look. I guess DePaul could do worse than him.

A-10 is lateral. The top half of the MVC can ball.

[Galway Eagle]

A-10 is lateral. The top half of the MVC can ball.

but in terms of where you're traveling to its far and away the A10, Nashville (Belmont) and Chicago (UIC) are the only two interesting spots compared to DC, NYC, Charlotte, Pittsburgh, Chicago. Even the histories of the programs make the A10 seem more prestigious since the MVC is a fraction of what it once was.

[JWags85]

Waddle has AAC job written all over him.  Tulsa would have been perfect if it opened up this year instead of last

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

I think Wardle's team could win the NIT provided they don't crap themselves

[Skip Intro]

A-10 is lateral. The top half of the MVC can ball.

He could potentially double his salary in the A-10, so that's a bit of motivation.  Also, playing in a one-bid league has to be tough.  Not that the A-10 is often more than a one-bid league, but the chances are better that a good regular season gets recognized. 

As far as fan base, etc., I'd actually say that Bradley is superior to most A-10 schools. 

Unfortunately for Wardle, I don't think he gets considered for a job beyond a mid-major without a March Madness win. 

[Herman Cain]

Excellent Article on Bradley Season.
https://www.bradleyscout.com/sports/humbled-drake-uses-experience-shooting-to-blow-by-braves-in-mvc-tournament-title-game/

[The Sultan]

If the right CUSA or American gig came up he may be in consideration. But he reportedly makes north of $500k, which is a decent salary in the MVC. He can be there for a long time if he wants.