2026 Coaching Carousel

[Uncle Rico]

I think you have me confided with Billy Hoyle. He's the SLU alum here.

I don't.  Schertz would be a prime candidate for Iowa State.  He isn't staying in St. Louis long term.  He saw their ceiling this year.

[Jay Bee]

Iowa State is relatively poor though. Plus the more you are paying the coach the less you have for NIL.

#FakeNews #Lies

It's not a zero sum game. Many intricate decisions to be made.

[Billy Hoyle]

Iowa State will come up with the cash to keep him. He is rolling there and they would be foolish not to keep him.
Not to say some other programs will also offer him huge zoides. He definitely is ensconced in the driver's seat.

What cash?

https://iowacapitaldispatch.com/2025/07/25/iowa-state-university-athletics-forecasts-budget-gaps-in-coming-years/


Iowa State University's athletics budget is feeling the fallout of changes to contracts and other shifts in collegiate sports infrastructure, according to budgets submitted to the Iowa Board of Regents, leading the university to halt capital projects and implement cost reduction strategies.

ISU's proposed athletic budget for the 2026 fiscal year totals $141 million, exceeding the previous athletic budget by $27 million. According to board documents, "several transformational changes" in collegiate athletics over the past two years have resulted in projected $30 million "recurring annual financial repercussions" to the university's athletics department, starting this year.

[Tarragona]

I don't.  Schertz would be a prime candidate for Iowa State.  He isn't staying in St. Louis long term.  He saw their ceiling this year.

Iowa State would have to wait in line. Pack Insider thinks they are getting Schertz too. So did Arizona State, Providence, Syracuse, Kansas State. Some others. Gonna have to go bigger than that, and it would need to not be a pressure cooker place for him.

[Hards Alumni]

I don't.  Schertz would be a prime candidate for Iowa State.  He isn't staying in St. Louis long term.  He saw their ceiling this year.

Not sure of that.  SLU has a lot of money.

[TSmith34, Inc.]

Speaking of the WCC, another hire, this time for Pepperdine. You want to talk about a stunning campus! They are opening a new arena too.

Stunning campus, but also weird AF vibe

[Zog from Margo]

If I was hiring a coach, I'd check out Chris Beard's personal situation and motivation. He's a great coach, IMO.

[Uncle Rico]

Not sure of that.  SLU has a lot of money.

He's not staying in St. Louis.  Don't care how much money they have. 

[Uncle Rico]

Iowa State would have to wait in line. Pack Insider thinks they are getting Schertz too. So did Arizona State, Providence, Syracuse, Kansas State. Some others. Gonna have to go bigger than that, and it would need to not be a pressure cooker place for him.

ASU, Providence, Syracuse and Kansas State all got better coaches

[Tarragona]

Nored to Butler. He was the name from the beginning.

https://x.com/mattnorlander/status/2036796511128793349?s=46

[Jay Bee]

Butler 2 Basement

[JakeBarnes]

There was talk months ago that he'd be leaving this offseason because Iowa State doesn't have the NIL to keep up. Entirely possible they can't come up with the cash to keep him.

Milan Momcilovic come on down! (this is a desperate prayer, but he would be ao good here)

[Billy Hoyle]

Stunning campus, but also weird AF vibe

They've loosened up the religious rules over the past few years. Attending chapel 3x a week is no longer required, but rather students have to attend weekly as part of a class for credit. Still, no drinking and no co-ed dorms.

Personally, I thought Loyola Marymount was the better campus. It also looks like a country club and is far less isolated than Pepp, being very close to Venice Beach. 

[Billy Hoyle]

Nored to Butler. He was the name from the beginning.

https://x.com/mattnorlander/status/2036796511128793349?s=46

Hiring someone from the NBA assistant ranks worked out well for BYU and seems to be working at Florida State. I'm skeptical, but we'll see.

[Tarragona]

They've loosened up the religious rules over the past few years. Attending chapel 3x a week is no longer required, but rather students have to attend weekly as part of a class for credit. Still, no drinking and no co-ed dorms.

Personally, I thought Loyola Marymount was the better campus. It also looks like a country club and is far less isolated than Pepp, being very close to Venice Beach. 

Duke's re-opened in Malibu two weeks ago. I've been to Pepperdine several times for sporting events over the years. It's definitely isolated. But the views are great.

Dockweiler is the closest to LMU. South Bay is also popular as it is less crowded and cleaner than VB or SM. LMU is a somewhat popular school for West Coast kids of MU (and similar) alums. Good location. SDSU down the coast, is a popular choice too for some.

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

We can end the Brad Stevens to UNC silliness.

https://x.com/i/status/2036780255696834879

[Pakuni]

Hiring someone from the NBA assistant ranks worked out well for BYU and seems to be working at Florida State. I'm skeptical, but we'll see.

I like Loucks, but BYU's recent success probably has more to do with an influx of NIL $$ than Ben Young's coaching.
Alex Jensen didn't exactly kill it at Utah this year.

No idea how Nored turns out.

[Pakuni]

We can end the Brad Stevens to UNC silliness.

https://x.com/i/status/2036780255696834879

Total control over one of American sports' iconic franchises, or spending your summers watching teens play AAU ball and sucking up to donors?
Tough call!

[Billy Hoyle]

I like Loucks, but BYU's recent success probably has more to do with an influx of NIL $$ than Ben Young's coaching.
Alex Jensen didn't exactly kill it at Utah this year.

No idea how Nored turns out.

Butler is making a significant financial commitment for Nored. Jackson (their prize Portal signing last year but missed the season with an injury) has announced he is coming back. If they can keep Bizjack Haywood, Oliogu-Elabor, and Robinson that's a nice core.

https://x.com/ButlerGuru/status/2036809891424145454

[Jay Bee]

Butler is making a significant financial commitment for Nored. Jackson (their prize Portal signing last year but missed the season with an injury) has announced he is coming back. If they can keep Bizjack Haywood, Oliogu-Elabor, and Robinson that's a nice core.

https://x.com/ButlerGuru/status/2036809891424145454

Bad quote. Article (which can't be trusted anyway) does NOT say it 'looks like' Butler plans to increase their NIL spending to $9M. I think the breakdown because direct payments and third-party NIL is very important, and there's no breakdown here. Zero transparency in this world.

[JTJ3]

Unfortunate for them, 9mil budget will still be near the bottom of the conference.  Great nationally, but not for the Big East.

[Jay Bee]

Unfortunate for them, 9mil budget will still be near the bottom of the conference.  Great nationally, but not for the Big East.

source?

[The Sultan]

Milan Momcilovic come on down! (this is a desperate prayer, but he would be ao good here)

He'll follow TJO. As would I.

[willie warrior]

What cash?

https://iowacapitaldispatch.com/2025/07/25/iowa-state-university-athletics-forecasts-budget-gaps-in-coming-years/


Iowa State University's athletics budget is feeling the fallout of changes to contracts and other shifts in collegiate sports infrastructure, according to budgets submitted to the Iowa Board of Regents, leading the university to halt capital projects and implement cost reduction strategies.

ISU's proposed athletic budget for the 2026 fiscal year totals $141 million, exceeding the previous athletic budget by $27 million. According to board documents, "several transformational changes" in collegiate athletics over the past two years have resulted in projected $30 million "recurring annual financial repercussions" to the university's athletics department, starting this year.

Where there is a will there is a way.

[The Sultan]

Where there is a will there is a way.

Lol