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Message from Shaka
« on: April 11, 2024, 03:37:15 PM »
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Re: Message from Shaka
« Reply #1 on: April 11, 2024, 03:41:59 PM »
I like the timing of this considering people are starting to talk about Shaka and Kentucky since every other coach is turning them down.
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Re: Message from Shaka
« Reply #2 on: April 11, 2024, 03:43:10 PM »
Quote from: MUbiz on April 11, 2024, 03:41:59 PM
I like the timing of this considering people are starting to talk about Shaka and Kentucky since every other coach is turning them down.

If that's the case then this is probably for the recruits and team rather than the fans.
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Re: Message from Shaka
« Reply #3 on: April 11, 2024, 03:47:16 PM »
Quote from: Frenns Liquor Depot on April 11, 2024, 03:43:10 PM
If that's the case then this is probably for the recruits and team rather than the fans.

Or all of the above ……..
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Re: Message from Shaka
« Reply #4 on: April 11, 2024, 03:48:34 PM »
Quote from: MUbiz on April 11, 2024, 03:41:59 PM
I like the timing of this considering people are starting to talk about Shaka and Kentucky since every other coach is turning them down.

I haven't seen much.

I don't think fans or recruits or current players were really worried about him leaving.  I think he's just genuinely thankful to the fans and always looking forward.
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Re: Message from Shaka
« Reply #5 on: April 11, 2024, 03:50:31 PM »
Very nice statement.   


I am not worried about Shaka leaving for a while.  And certainly not to Kentucky.
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Re: Message from Shaka
« Reply #6 on: April 11, 2024, 04:00:12 PM »
The rift with Cal + Barnhardt got really back a few years ago in the Bahamas when Cal held an impromptu press conference in his hotel suite and referred to Kentucky as a basketball school.  That upset Mitch and Mark Stoops.  Imagine not being able to say KENTUCKY is a basketball school.

No way Shaka is running into that.
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Re: Message from Shaka
« Reply #7 on: April 11, 2024, 04:10:01 PM »
Quote from: MUbiz on April 11, 2024, 03:41:59 PM
I like the timing of this considering people are starting to talk about Shaka and Kentucky since every other coach is turning them down.

This was definitely intentional. And I love it
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Re: Message from Shaka
« Reply #8 on: April 11, 2024, 04:17:11 PM »
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Re: Message from Shaka
« Reply #9 on: April 11, 2024, 04:18:14 PM »
according to 1070 on the radio today.  It was reported that Shaka turned down the Kentucky job.
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Re: Message from Shaka
« Reply #10 on: April 11, 2024, 04:23:35 PM »
He turned down Louisville, too.  Good.
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Re: Message from Shaka
« Reply #11 on: April 11, 2024, 04:39:00 PM »
Quote from: MUbiz on April 11, 2024, 03:41:59 PM
I like the timing of this considering people are starting to talk about Shaka and Kentucky since every other coach is turning them down.

Let them talk.  They're dreaming of something that won't happen.
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Re: Message from Shaka
« Reply #12 on: April 11, 2024, 04:55:35 PM »
I'd be surprised if he's already been offered the Kentucky job.

I do think he turned down Louisville and Michigan.
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Re: Message from Shaka
« Reply #13 on: April 11, 2024, 05:05:54 PM »
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Re: Message from Shaka
« Reply #14 on: April 11, 2024, 05:07:12 PM »
Quote from: wadesworld on April 11, 2024, 04:55:35 PM
I'd be surprised if he's already been offered the Kentucky job.

I do think he turned down Louisville and Michigan.

There's no way Kentucky hasn't reached out.  They're so effing effed at this point that no matter who they hire the fan base will meltdown.

And I am absolutely here for it.
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Re: Message from Shaka
« Reply #15 on: April 11, 2024, 05:09:07 PM »
Quote from: Hards Alumni on April 11, 2024, 05:07:12 PM
There's no way Kentucky hasn't reached out.  They're so effing effed at this point that no matter who they hire the fan base will meltdown.

And I am absolutely here for it.

Yeah I would be surprised if they haven't contacted a number of coaches/their representation, including Shaka.  And Shaka/his representation has maybe said he's not interested.  But if Shaka became Kentucky's main target, they'd make him say no to triple his current salary.  I doubt it's gotten to that point.
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Re: Message from Shaka
« Reply #16 on: April 11, 2024, 05:10:00 PM »
Quote from: wadesworld on April 11, 2024, 04:55:35 PM
I'd be surprised if he's already been offered the Kentucky job.

I do think he turned down Louisville and Michigan.

He did, and we didn't hear a peep about either.
A FAR CRY from 2011-2013 Buzz Williams, who used Jeff Goodman to link himself to any and every job.
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Re: Message from Shaka
« Reply #17 on: April 11, 2024, 05:21:49 PM »
Quote from: Don_Kojis on April 11, 2024, 04:18:14 PM
according to 1070 on the radio today.  It was reported that Shaka turned down the Kentucky job.

"Turned down" as in he was offered the job and said no? No

"Turned down" as in they reached out to gauge his interest and he said "f#ck no"? Absolutely
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Re: Message from Shaka
« Reply #18 on: April 11, 2024, 05:31:18 PM »
I am not saying never.   But Shaka's wife is on the faculty at MU.   His mom is a reasonable drive away.  His daughter has settled in.  And he did not have a great experience at Texas.
  So, he has a good contract and a supportive university and fanbase.   If he went now, he would be outed for the same kind of hypocrisy he seems to decry.
   So, I cannot picture him going to Kentucky.   It is cool that he is on their second tier list after getting rejected by their first few choices.   I cannot ever see Shaka taking the Kentucky job.    He will definitely be on IU's short list when they part ways with Woodson.
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Re: Message from Shaka
« Reply #19 on: April 11, 2024, 05:37:04 PM »
Anyone have a ballpark on Shaka’s salary? It’s nice that he is turning these other programs down quickly which makes me think he got or is getting a large bump in pay soon. Seems to me he’d be underpaid at anything less than ~$4m.
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Re: Message from Shaka
« Reply #20 on: April 11, 2024, 05:41:29 PM »
Quote from: CountryRoads on April 11, 2024, 05:37:04 PM
Anyone have a ballpark on Shaka’s salary? It’s nice that he is turning these other programs down quickly which makes me think he got or is getting a large bump in pay soon. Seems to me he’d be underpaid at anything less than ~$4m.

I'd be totally fine significantly increasing his salary.

Of course, it's not my money, but I think 5+ would be what he is worth.  The direct impact that Men's basketball has on the University is astonishing in terms of ROI.
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Re: Message from Shaka
« Reply #21 on: April 11, 2024, 05:45:29 PM »
Quote from: Hards Alumni on April 11, 2024, 05:41:29 PM
I'd be totally fine significantly increasing his salary.

Of course, it's not my money, but I think 5+ would be what he is worth.  The direct impact that Men's basketball has on the University is astonishing in terms of ROI.

Absolutely. 
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Re: Message from Shaka
« Reply #22 on: April 11, 2024, 05:46:35 PM »
According to Wikipedia, he makes low 3s.
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Re: Message from Shaka
« Reply #23 on: April 11, 2024, 06:17:06 PM »
Quote from: Uncle Rico on April 11, 2024, 04:17:11 PM
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Is it too late to go after Wardle?  🤔
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Re: Message from Shaka
« Reply #24 on: April 11, 2024, 06:18:05 PM »
Quote from: mugrad_89 on April 11, 2024, 06:17:06 PM
Is it too late to go after Wardle?  🤔

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Re: Message from Shaka
« Reply #25 on: April 11, 2024, 06:20:26 PM »
Quote from: mugrad_89 on April 11, 2024, 06:17:06 PM
Is it too late to go after Wardle?  🤔

Wardle to Kentucky.
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Re: Message from Shaka
« Reply #26 on: April 11, 2024, 06:21:36 PM »
Quote from: MU Fan in Connecticut on April 11, 2024, 06:20:26 PM
Wardle to Kentucky.

Kentucky would be my second favorite team, aina?
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Re: Message from Shaka
« Reply #27 on: April 11, 2024, 07:00:48 PM »
Quote from: Uncle Rico on April 11, 2024, 06:21:36 PM
Kentucky would be my second favorite team, aina?
Wardle to Kentucky? I’d shiiit my shorts, hey 😉
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Re: Message from Shaka
« Reply #28 on: April 11, 2024, 07:03:56 PM »
You missed the sarcsam.  Kentucky goes after Gard before Wardle.
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Re: Message from Shaka
« Reply #29 on: April 11, 2024, 07:16:05 PM »
Quote from: tower912 on April 11, 2024, 05:31:18 PM
I am not saying never.   But Shaka's wife is on the faculty at MU.   His mom is a reasonable drive away.  His daughter has settled in.  And he did not have a great experience at Texas.
  So, he has a good contract and a supportive university and fanbase.   If he went now, he would be outed for the same kind of hypocrisy he seems to decry.
   So, I cannot picture him going to Kentucky.   It is cool that he is on their second tier list after getting rejected by their first few choices.   I cannot ever see Shaka taking the Kentucky job.    He will definitely be on IU's short list when they part ways with Woodson.
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Re: Message from Shaka
« Reply #30 on: April 11, 2024, 07:45:57 PM »
Nice message by Shaka.  If he feels this is home he will stay.
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« Reply #31 on: April 11, 2024, 08:22:44 PM »
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You missed the sarcsam.  Kentucky goes after Gard before Wardle.
…I did. My attempt at sarcasm was from…
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Apr 30, 2013 — Asked whether he believed Wardle knew that Bross had soiled his pants, Bross said yes because it was visible in his white shorts.”
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Re: Message from Shaka
« Reply #32 on: April 11, 2024, 08:29:51 PM »
What a pleasure having Shaka lead this program. The toughest part of his tenure from a fan's perspective is the offseason feeling too long.
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« Reply #33 on: April 12, 2024, 08:19:42 AM »
I am now wondering if this was put out after the rumored zoom call with Kentucky.  Pre-emptive and reassuring before the rumors started.
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« Reply #34 on: April 12, 2024, 08:44:26 AM »
Tower

What was the rumored zoom call? I did not see that.
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Re: Message from Shaka
« Reply #35 on: April 12, 2024, 08:46:47 AM »
Trilly said Shaka had a zoom call with Kentucky.

Pretty sure it was just to say he wasn't interested.
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Re: Message from Shaka
« Reply #36 on: April 12, 2024, 08:48:21 AM »
Quote from: Goose on April 12, 2024, 08:44:26 AM
Tower

What was the rumored zoom call? I did not see that.

This was from Trilly’s discord:

<@1179798793269547048> Do you know who else has been interviewed by Kentucky? Saw Matt jones said there have been 2 that haven’t been reported on

Trilly:
Shaka had a zoom interview and that’s it.

He also said that it was Shaka’s decision to end the interview process at that stage.
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Re: Message from Shaka
« Reply #37 on: April 12, 2024, 08:51:07 AM »
Quote from: TallTitan34 on April 12, 2024, 08:46:47 AM
Trilly said Shaka had a zoom call with Kentucky.

Pretty sure it was just to say he wasn't interested.

Yes.
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Re: Message from Shaka
« Reply #38 on: April 12, 2024, 08:53:01 AM »
Maybe a, "stop contacting my agent, I'm very much not interested," call.
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Re: Message from Shaka
« Reply #39 on: April 12, 2024, 08:53:47 AM »
Probably in that neighborhood.   
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Re: Message from Shaka
« Reply #40 on: April 12, 2024, 09:46:57 AM »
Quote from: tower912 on April 12, 2024, 08:19:42 AM
I am now wondering if this was put out after the rumored zoom call with Kentucky.  Pre-emptive and reassuring before the rumors started.

It was.  None of these seemingly "random" coach statements are coincidental.
Shaka tweeted that at 3:03 pm, Jon Rothstein tweeted that Mark Pope had emerged as the primary candidate at 3:36 pm.

Only three meaningful coaches dropped those out-of-the-blue public statements this week: Nate Oats, Scott Drew, Shaka Smart.
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Re: Message from Shaka
« Reply #41 on: April 12, 2024, 10:11:19 AM »
I do not know how accurate this is but Trilly reported Shaka had a video call with KY and it did not go any farther after that. He reported it around 8pm last night.
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« Reply #42 on: April 12, 2024, 10:15:26 AM »
Quote from: MUbiz on April 12, 2024, 10:11:19 AM
I do not know how accurate this is but Trilly reported Shaka had a video call with KY and it did not go any farther after that. He reported it around 8pm last night.

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Re: Message from Shaka
« Reply #43 on: April 12, 2024, 10:17:57 AM »
Quote from: PGsHeroes32 on April 12, 2024, 10:15:26 AM
Bro

Like I said, no clue if its true, but apparently Trilly reported it. I am very leery about any reports and take them with a grain of salt.

https://twitter.com/weaselp1/status/1778692288597635179
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Re: Message from Shaka
« Reply #44 on: April 12, 2024, 10:21:21 AM »
Quote from: MUbiz on April 12, 2024, 10:17:57 AM
Like I said, no clue if its true, but apparently Trilly reported it. I am very leery about any reports and take them with a grain of salt.

https://twitter.com/weaselp1/status/1778692288597635179

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Re: Message from Shaka
« Reply #45 on: April 12, 2024, 11:35:39 AM »
It isn't what you said.  It is that you were hours late.   Meh.   I don't know that it is true, either.   I believe it is possible.
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Re: Message from Shaka
« Reply #46 on: April 12, 2024, 12:22:04 PM »
You have to take calls like that. Basketball politics is a thing, and Shaka will be in the game for a long time. You never know where the Kentucky admin is going to end up working next. Be kind, be professional, be generous with your time, and move on.
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« Reply #47 on: April 12, 2024, 12:34:26 PM »
Quote from: Skatastrophy on April 12, 2024, 12:22:04 PM
You have to take calls like that. Basketball politics is a thing, and Shaka will be in the game for a long time. You never know where the Kentucky admin is going to end up working next. Be kind, be professional, be generous with your time, and move on.


Agreed. I have no problem at all with Shaka taking the call to hear their pitch. Everyone is entitled to listen to the market when it comes to their career. And I don’t even have a problem with someone like Crean deciding somebody else’s offer is worth accepting. What I have an issue with is slime balls like Buzz using the media to whore themselves out to the highest bidder and implicitly crap on their current school.
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