2024 Coaching Carousel

[rocky_warrior]

Hurley came right out and said during the press conference last night that he is not the least bit interested in the Kentucky job.

I'm pretty certain he said his wife is not interested.  But close enough.

[tower912]

What exactly am I wrong about?

Apparently, continuing to breathe.

[Skatastrophy]

I'm pretty certain he said his wife is not interested.  But close enough.

Telling on himself

[brewcity77]

He'd probably not let the guys dunk.  No showboating with Jesus as coach.

You clearly don't remember what he was like as a player. Ascension Dunk, anyone?

https://www.theonion.com/christ-returns-to-nba-1819563859

[Oldgym]

You clearly don't remember what he was like as a player. Ascension Dunk, anyone?

https://www.theonion.com/christ-returns-to-nba-1819563859

Among the top 5 Onion articles of all time.

[4everwarriors]

What exactly am I wrong about?

Let's see, where to begin, hey?

[Uncle Rico]

Let's see, where to begin, hey?

I didn't know sultan wanted Porter Moser over Shaka

[MuMark]

https://x.com/ukcoachcalipari/status/1777761913964843518?s=61&t=6XPB8f4sAKmJIzxgMcsCjw

[Zog from Margo]

https://twitter.com/JonRothstein/status/1778081200382370118

[MUbiz]

https://twitter.com/JonRothstein/status/1778081200382370118

https://twitter.com/BUDREW/status/1778105249506402505

[Uncle Rico]

https://twitter.com/BUDREW/status/1778105249506402505

That's awesome.  Baylor fans confused, Kentucky fans, well, are Kentucky fans about this post.

Posting a pic with Eric Shero is pretty interesting, though

[MUbiz]

That's awesome.  Baylor fans confused, Kentucky fans, well, are Kentucky fans about this post.

Posting a pic with Eric Shero is pretty interesting, though

Why is that interesting?  I do not know anything about Shero other than he is a COO at a Texas bank.

[Lennys Tap]

What exactly am I wrong about?

Self was the third highest paid college basketball coach this year - behind Cal and Izzo.

[The Sultan]

Self was the third highest paid college basketball coach this year - behind Cal and Izzo.

Nope. Not after Self's new contract.

https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/kansas-bill-self-signs-new-53-million-contract-making-him-college-basketballs-highest-paid-coach

https://sports.usatoday.com/ncaa/salaries/mens-basketball/coach

https://twitter.com/CBKReport/status/1778074670761406834

https://frontofficesports.com/highest-paid-mens-college-basketball-coaches/

https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/38850127/bill-self-life-contract-kansas-says-excited-finish-my-career-here

From the last one:

"Self's amended deal will pay more than $11 million this season, including a one-time signing bonus and retention payments that include money deferred during the pandemic, and far outstrips the contract signed by Kentucky coach John Calipari, who had been the most highly-compensated coach at a public university. (It is unclear what private schools, such as Duke, have paid their coaches because they are not required to make those contracts public.)"

[Uncle Rico]

Why is that interesting?  I do not know anything about Shero other than he is a COO at a Texas bank.

Baylor money man

[nyg]

Saw a rumor that Kentucky will make a starting offer of $11 million a year for 6 years to Hurley.  That $66 million.

He signed a new contract with UCONN in January, 2024 for 6 years for $32 million.  No knowledge of what a buyout for Hurley is. 

Would you stay or would you go?

[cheebs09]

Saw a rumor that Kentucky will make a starting offer of $11 million a year for 6 years to Hurley.  That $66 million.

He signed a new contract with UCONN in January, 2024 for 6 years for $32 million.  No knowledge of what a buyout for Hurley is. 

Would you stay or would you go?

I'll have to defer to Rico to understand the difference $30 Million makes in a person's life.

[tower912]

I would ask his wife.   She is the decision maker in regards to Kentucky.  He doesn't need to clip coupons.   UConn will take care of him.

[WhiteTrash]

Saw a rumor that Kentucky will make a starting offer of $11 million a year for 6 years to Hurley.  That $66 million.

He signed a new contract with UCONN in January, 2024 for 6 years for $32 million.  No knowledge of what a buyout for Hurley is. 

Would you stay or would you go?

I think it is a big assumption that the UK number is real. But assuming it is, and assuming Hurley will most likely get a $7M per year for longer than 6 years from UCONN. I'd think UK would win out.

UK could more than double Donovan's salary with the Bulls if UK wants him.

[MuggsyB]

Kentucky has fewer national titles in the last 25 years than Hurley has in the last two.  11-12 mill a year vs 8 isn't chump change, but he's at a better program and knows how to recruit in the NorthEast.   I don't see it happening. 

[Viper]

Kentucky has fewer national titles in the last 25 years than Hurley has in the last two.  11-12 mill a year vs 8 isn't chump change, but he's at a better program and knows how to recruit in the NorthEast.   I don't see it happening.

agreed. And, Hurley says he's  about building a dynasty. I believe he is/will.

[willie warrior]

Saw Hurley on Cowturd today. Hew is looking at UConn's opportunity to threepeat. Also said he is very active in the Portal. Does not sound like he is leaving. Question  should be What is MU doing to keep up with this guy?

[wiscwarrior]

I'll have to defer to Rico to understand the difference $30 Million makes in a person's life.

Depends on whether you already have $30K or $30 mil. 

[rocky_warrior]

I think it is a big assumption that the UK number is real. But assuming it is, and assuming Hurley will most likely get a $7M per year for longer than 6 years from UCONN. I'd think UK would win out.

[MuggsyB]

Saw Hurley on Cowturd today. Hew is looking at UConn's opportunity to threepeat. Also said he is very active in the Portal. Does not sound like he is leaving. Question  should be What is MU doing to keep up with this guy?

We should be doing everything humanly possible to add two badasses for starters.  I don't like the portal, NIL, or these super-confs/ realignment.    But this is the way it is for now.  You have to add pieces (like with did with Tyko and Omax) and fill certain spots to compete for nattys and with UCONN.