Calipari won't be U.S.A. basketballs coach

[SmoothRunner32]

"John Calipari has interest in replacing Mike Krzyzewski as head coach of USA Basketball.

One person familiar with Calipari's motives said he views the opportunity as "the recruiting tool of all recruiting tools." Another source, who is plugged into the USA Basketball program, said "Calipari wants it bad."

Gregg Popovich is currently considered the favorite for the job."

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/239583/John-Calipari-Seeking-USA-Basketball-Head-Coach-Job

 

[Smashcat]

"Calipari wants it bad."

Good!

 

[bigc45157]

They won't give it to him because of the recruiting advantage that it entails.

 

[Deli owl]

But little brothel fans said he can't coach. They will be outraged it isn't pitino aka the worlds best and only coach worth having.

 

[jarms24]

at some (not all) Duke fans saying this doesn't help with recruiting.

 

[ThroughBlue]

Would Popp even take it?

 

[UK till Death]

Popp is almost as old as Ratface.

 

[Mark Gastineau]

at some (not all) Duke fans saying this doesn't help with recruiting.

Just for clarification, jarms, but I believe it was Calipari who said it's "the recruiting tool of all recruiting tools." Doesn't necessarily make that a fact, though I won't argue that it isn't a positive for a college coach. However, I still think the U-19 and U-17 coaches have a bigger advantage, namely because they actually coach and interact on a regular basis with recruits in the USA system.

 

[jgraf_1]

Would Popp even take it?

I don't think he would take it. He has said he will go out with tim duncan and I don't think tim duncan makes it to 2020 as an NBA player. And with how private popp is, I don't think he would take that job after being out of the NBA...just don't see it.

Probably Doc Rivers and Steve Kerr are front runners I would guess. Depending on the year, you could maybe see Frank Vogel or Rick Carlisle being in the mix. It's going to be somone the basketball community and Jerry Colangelo respect and admire.

 

[UKCATSFREAK]

Just for clarification, jarms, but I believe it was Calipari who said it's "the recruiting tool of all recruiting tools." Doesn't necessarily make that a fact, though I won't argue that it isn't a positive for a college coach. However, I still think the U-19 and U-17 coaches have a bigger advantage, namely because they actually coach and interact on a regular basis with recruits in the USA system.

The JV teams always Invision themselves on the varsity and playing for the varsity coach. Same situation here, these kids look up to the national team. I don't know how anyone could keep a straight face and say it isn't a big recruiting advantage. That's just ridiculous and naive.

 

[Mark Gastineau]

That's just ridiculous and naive.

Your opinion. I have a different one.

 

[spotter34]

Cal isn't getting that job. Would be nice for him to be able to coach Davis and Cousins again, though.

The fact that it's out there now that he wants the job, I think you're correct, he won't get it.

 

[Bigblueforever]

They won't give it to him because of the recruiting advantage that it entails.

But it was all right for K to have all of those advantage.

 

[bucsrule8872]

Anyone who does not see this as a huge recruiting tool is lying to themselves. It is the highest coaching position on the planet. How could it not be a positive? I understand why Duke fans would deny it. They don't want to take away from the mystique of their coach. He is the GOAT in their eyes and needs no recruiting edge. But it is a huge, huge recruiting advantage. Dukies can deny it all they want, but it is true. It will all but surely land them Giles.

 

[UKUGA]

If Cal doesn't get it, then I hope an NBA coach gets it.

That said, given the time commitment now required, I can see it being easier for a college coach to fit this into his schedule, rather than a professional coach.

 

[2Dope15]

I'm sure K will have some influence. If it isn't Cal I hope it is a NBA coach.

 

[MWes11]

They want to give it to an NBA coach. Don't think Cal will get it, unfortunately.

 

[bigblueinsanity]

They won't give it to him because of the recruiting advantage that it entails.

Yep. Everyone was ok with K raking in the recruits thanks to the advantage. But there would be a melt down if Cal reeled in 1 recruit because of it. Last year, there were multiple KAT stories with the subtle nudge that signing KAT was the reason Cal coached the DR.

 

[LineSkiCat14]

I can't wait to see how the college basketball world/NCAA/ESPN spins this differently if Cal takes the helm. That'll be a real knee-slapper.

Hope it happens either way.

 

[dezyDeco]

They won't give it to him because of the recruiting advantage that it entails.

This just in: Mark Emmert just called an emergency NCAA meeting.

 

[Blue Decade]

"John Calipari has interest in replacing Mike Krzyzewski as head coach of USA Basketball.

One person familiar with Calipari's motives said he views the opportunity as "the recruiting tool of all recruiting tools." Another source, who is plugged into the USA Basketball program, said "Calipari wants it bad."

Gregg Popovich is currently considered the favorite for the job."

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/239583/John-Calipari-Seeking-USA-Basketball-Head-Coach-Job

They will never give this job to Calipari. Picking Popovich or another NBA coach would insulate the organization against charges that they are giving a certain school a recruiting advantage. Picking Calipari would bring a nonstop flood of such criticisms. I realize Duke had the advantage when Krzyzewski had the job, but the decision to give the job to Krzyzewski was made many years ago and they won't go down that path again. I would personally love to see Calipari get it, but I'm realistic enough to know it's a nonstarter.

 

[College#19]

I actually think the NBA is pushing for a College Coach because if it is a NBA Coach it leaves the door open for collusion. When Chuck Daley was the coach free agency in the NBA was almost non existent. Now days it is much easier for players to move to other teams. Having said this I think it will be another college coach not named Calipari.

 

[screwduke]

He will definitely get the job.

 

[chroix]

I think he gets it. Him and K are the only two college coaches with enough brand recognition to handle it and also have Joe blow know who the hell they are.

 

[WildMoon]

Coach Cal could get it.

It's called influence from Davis. Davis says, "Hey i want Coach Cal." Then chances are he'll be considered greatly. Not to mention, Cousins, Wall, KAT, Bledsoe, Noel, Knight, MKG, and all the other younger talented generation that's coming up.

 

[ukats98]

Pretty sure whoever Lebron wants to be the next coach will get it. Looks good for Cal

 

[UK-chulo]

Your opinion. I have a different one.

The one factor that isn't being taken into consideration is that during the summers when basketball is dead, the USA team's coach has to share none of the spotlight. FWIW most can't name the U-18 teams coach.

 

[WildMoon]

Pretty sure whoever Lebron wants to be the next coach will get it. Looks good for Cal

Lebron won't be there so i doubt his opinion will matter too much.

 

[KWilt43atbuzz]

If he doesnt then chalk up another one for "the Conspiracy"...

 

[kentucky_wildcat_#1]

With the way Cal recruits right now, no way in heck will he get the USA coaching job. When you add a title like that to an already great recruiter, it's scary to think how much better at recruiting Cal could get. It wouldn't be fair to the rest of college basketball if this happened. Whoever says coaching USA doesn't help in recruiting is just out of their mind. When you are around all these elite kids at early ages, it can't hurt.

 

[Mark Gastineau]

Pretty sure whoever Lebron wants to be the next coach will get it. Looks good for Cal

Is LeBron even going to play in 2020? That would be his 5th Olympic team. Not sure anyone has ever played on that many. Then again, if anyone could, it would be LeBron.

 

[SosaUK]

The one factor that isn't being taken into consideration is that during the summers when basketball is dead, the USA team's coach has to share none of the spotlight. FWIW most can't name the U-18 teams coach.

Sean Miller, right?

 

[WeWant9]

Has anyone mentioned Brad Stevens? I just saw an article where it stated he'd take the job in a heartbeat, but really what coach wouldn't?

Who knows, come 2020 Cal very well could have 3-5 former players being on the national team.

 

[Chairman Meow]

I actually think the NBA is pushing for a College Coach because if it is a NBA Coach it leaves the door open for collusion. When Chuck Daley was the coach free agency in the NBA was almost non existent. Now days it is much easier for players to move to other teams. Having said this I think it will be another college coach not named Calipari.

The reason behind this sentiment, and in part why Coach K got the job, comes from "The Decision". Whether that will make a college coach the choice again is anybody's guess.

http://timeoutatshannons.com/blog/sports/inside-the-decision/

The seeds were planted in the summer of 2006 after Bosh, James and Wade finished their third seasons. Established All-Stars and clearly the future of the league, the three were part of a bonding effort led by USA Basketball to revamp and re-energize the national team after the disappointing 2004 bronze medal.

The three played together for the first time that summer in Japan at the World Championships. For the first week, they were sequestered without family or friends in Sapporo, Japan, in an attempt to build chemistry. But it wasn’t just the players. Working as an intern for Team USA and getting to know the players was Nick Arison, the son of Heat billionaire owner Micky Arison.

Now, Nick Arison is a rising executive with the Heat. He was part of the team that recruited all three players this summer.

Already close because they came from the same draft class, the Team USA experience strengthened the relationship. Even before the team gathered in Las Vegas to prepare for the World Championships that summer, the three had talked about playing for that team.

 

[Bluegrass79]

Coach Cal would have to retire from Kentucky. The haters wouldn't allow him to coach college and USA. The recruiting advantage would be insurmountable.

 

[Aike]

Just for clarification, jarms, but I believe it was Calipari who said it's "the recruiting tool of all recruiting tools." Doesn't necessarily make that a fact, though I won't argue that it isn't a positive for a college coach. However, I still think the U-19 and U-17 coaches have a bigger advantage, namely because they actually coach and interact on a regular basis with recruits in the USA system.

No, Cal didn't say it. An unnamed "person familiar with his motives" said it.

Unnamed source. Could have been Jim Boeheim. Or Jeff Goodman. Or Pat Forde. Or whoever wrote that article.

 

[thecatsareback#8]

Has anyone mentioned Brad Stevens? I just saw an article where it stated he'd take the job in a heartbeat, but really what coach wouldn't?

Who knows, come 2020 Cal very well could have 3-5 former players being on the national team.

Not just that, He will have the best player in the NBA on that team personally asking for Cal to be the coach. Not to mention a top 1-3 center in Cuz and top 5 PG in Wall. That isnt even taking into consideration Towns, Randle,and whomever else may blow up in the mean time.

If K stepped down today, Lebron would choose who coaches the team. IN 2020 Davis will choose who coaches the team. It is just how it works in the NBA

Better take away point in my opinion is Cal voicing he wants the Team USA job in 2020. That is at least 5 more years of Cal.

 

[WildMoon]

Is LeBron even going to play in 2020? That would be his 5th Olympic team. Not sure anyone has ever played on that many. Then again, if anyone could, it would be LeBron.

nah, Lebron won't play. His body is wearing down more than ever. More story about him not being 100% every year. It's 5 years from now, he'll be practically beat down by then.

I'm not even sure if KD will be playing, i get the feeling he won't either.

 

[WildMoon]

Not just that, He will have the best player in the NBA on that team personally asking for Cal to be the coach. Not to mention a top 1-3 center in Cuz and top 5 PG in Wall. That isnt even taking into consideration Towns, Randle,and whomever else may blow up in the mean time.

If K stepped down today, Lebron would choose who coaches the team. IN 2020 Davis will choose who coaches the team. It is just how it works in the NBA

Better take away point in my opinion is Cal voicing he wants the Team USA job in 2020. That is at least 5 more years of Cal.

Let's hope Coach Cal get's it. Just imagine if coach cal's recruiting got better just about another 1 additional player annually. :-O

 

[loublue22]

He'd be a lock if we finished it out last year. And not that he doesn't want it, but it wouldn't surprise me if someone put this out there just so later they can say he was rejected.