Donavan my first choice.
Golden a close second. (Of course Golden not proven so likely not being considered)
Golden a close second. (Of course Golden not proven so likely not being considered)
Bruce Pearl would NEVER turn down the UK jobPeople are going to be so angry and sad when all the top guys reject UK and even guys like Bruce Pearl are rejecting UK and we are searching below him.
You don't know that. Who thought we would go as low as Billy G when we hired him.B
Bruce Pearl would NEVER turn down the UK job
Well the stick her ass in a 25,000 sq ft mansion a mile deep off Paris Pike and she doesn’t need to see a damn person unless she wants too.If his wife’s not on board, that’s a real issue. The pressure of the UK job is tough enough without also having to deal with a spouse unhappy about moving.
Of course, Pitino’s wife also apparently didn’t like it here, but that didn’t stop him from having fabulous success,
Pearl with violations will not be considered. And when did you see that Sampson wanted to coach at UK? you have pyschic powers now?Pearl
Samson would love the job
Drew's kids don't give 2 shuts about UK. They have friends and family they don't wanna leave and that's understandable. Just call Pearl and give him 5years at whatever money makes things work. We will look again for coach after we rebuild this mess. Maybe it's better that everyone is scared of coaching here. This isn't a decision Drew just gets to say fuk yeah. He can come alone and move the family up at summer break. Gives them time to say goodbyes and such.
Yeah I do.Pearl with violations will not be considered. And when did you see that Sampson wanted to coach at UK? you have pyschic powers now?
Then get rid of Mitch. He’s limiting the coaches pool to get who he wants not who we need. He’s been at uk too long made too many horrible mistakes. Send him on his way. Time for an ad who wants to win not an ad whose goal is “not to finish last”.MItch will never associate with that Dirtbag. It's just NOT going to happen.
Samson doesn’t have 22 years and he’s not 50.If Drew can win a title at Baylor Sampson can win one at Houston
We don't need Bruce Pearl. Muted.Then get rid of Mitch. He’s limiting the coaches pool to get who he wants not who we need. He’s been at uk too long made too many horrible mistakes. Send him on his way. Time for an ad who wants to win not an ad whose goal is “not to finish last”.
I agree mitch needs to go. Basketball first AD is needed at a basketball blue blood , the football first AD experiment for 20 years has to end.Then get rid of Mitch. He’s limiting the coaches pool to get who he wants not who we need. He’s been at uk too long made too many horrible mistakes. Send him on his way. Time for an ad who wants to win not an ad whose goal is “not to finish last”.
Sounds good to me. Like his coaching style better and with bigger nil he would get the players he needs. And bonus is that he is still hungry and looking to climb.then say hello to Mark Pope because thats the best coach that desperately wants to coach here
Agree on Golden. In 3 years Kentucky people will say - why didn't we look closer at Todd Golden. UK wants someone who has already won at the highest level - not the guy who is going to Win. Perfect example: Dan Hurley - would UK have even considered him 3 years ago? The answer is NO! Golden's resume right now is better than Hurley's was 3 years ago! But we are the "gold standard" so we have to have and pay for a "Gold Standard" coach.Donavan my first choice.
Golden a close second. (Of course Golden not proven so likely not being considered)
He is still energetic and hungry. Just imagine seeing him as Ky coach going up against Cal and the hogs. What a grand sight that would be. Excitement, excitement. And a "safe" hire for Mitch.Drew's kids don't give 2 shuts about UK. They have friends and family they don't wanna leave and that's understandable. Just call Pearl and give him 5years at whatever money makes things work. We will look again for coach after we rebuild this mess. Maybe it's better that everyone is scared of coaching here. This isn't a decision Drew just gets to say fuk yeah. He can come alone and move the family up at summer break. Gives them time to say goodbyes and such.
Yes. Donovan is built for this job & would absolutely kill it here, IMO. And, the fact that he’s been coaching in the NBA for a decade is irrelevant. I have zero concern about one of the best college coaches of his generation being able to figure out NIL. It’s not brain surgery. Plus, he will be able to line up a great staff, with experience, to help with that.But a coach who hasnt coached college in nearly a decade is?
If we get Donovan, then next year is a throwaway...Yes. Donovan is built for this job & would absolutely kill it here, IMO. And, the fact that he’s been coaching in the NBA for a decade is irrelevant. I have zero concern about one of the best college coaches of his generation being able to figure out NIL. It’s not brain surgery. Plus, he will be able to line up a great staff, with experience, to help with that.
The guy checks every single box for what UK fans should be looking for in a coach. He’s only 58 & has at least a decade left in him. He’s a proven winner at the highest level in college, he’s an elite recruiter, he plays an entertaining & effective style of basketball that isn’t obsolete, he has the personality/charisma for the job & he’s coached here for 5 years & against us for like 20 more years, so he understands what UK is all about. I mean, the guy won back to back titles, went to 4 FFs & won the SEC 8 times coaching at freaking UF. Imagine what he could do at a place like UK.
When did the top 4 or 5 say no? Looks like Mitch’s #2 is going to say yes.So with the top 4-5 choices saying not interested ... who's left? Is the job this bad really because of resources given to bball??
WTF does Trilly NOT say? LOLTrilly saying he may stay at Baylor.
When did the top 4 or 5 say no? Looks like Mitch’s #2 is going to say yes.
It's not just his wife. He's building a 14000 sq ft home and his mother in-law is moving in with him and she doesn't want to come to KY either.
Well it's not like they can never return to Waco. 6 yrs here, retire and go home. BFD.I think there's nothing wrong with thinking things over. There's a hell of a lot for Drew and his family to consider. They have built a life there, not just a basketball program. He's a good coach and I think he would do well here. but he needs to make the decision that is best for him and his family, not necessarily his "career".
It might be a BFD to them, to change their lives.. Money isn't the ultimate metric for everyone.Well it's not like they can never return to Waco. 6 yrs here, retire and go home. BFD.
There is an urge to over correct for Cal that will age like milk.He isn't built for UK. But some folks on here are oblivious to the fact.
I'm not sure where this perspective in many corners came from.Agree on Golden. In 3 years Kentucky people will say - why didn't we look closer at Todd Golden. UK wants someone who has already won at the highest level - not the guy who is going to Win. Perfect example: Dan Hurley - would UK have even considered him 3 years ago? The answer is NO! Golden's resume right now is better than Hurley's was 3 years ago! But we are the "gold standard" so we have to have and pay for a "Gold Standard" coach.
Go Big Blue!
Maybe he’s on a droneThere’s no jet they say , at least not carrying a coach . So some of this isn’t true