If Texas were to fire Shaka Smart. And if.

[TopCatCal]

Tony Barbee were to leave UK at the end of the season. Would you like to see Cal hire Shaka Smart as an assistant coach? He would bring Final Four experience to the table. And he could also help with the recruitment of Greg Brown. Would you be in favor of this or not?

 

[villefan76]

No and no.

 

[Smashcat]

Tony Barbee were to leave UK at the end of the season. Would you like to see Cal hire Shaka Smart as an assistant coach? He would bring Final Four experience to the table. And he could also help with the recruitment of Greg Brown. Would you be in favor of this or not?

Heck no. He’d try to position himself as Cal’s replacement.

 

[TankedCat]

I see more value in bringing in a former NBA "name" that can keep the UK NBA pipeline alive myself

 

[WildcatfaninOhio]

 

[STL_Cat]

Is there any history between Cal and Shaka? I might be wrong in this but it seems like Cal’s assistant positions are pretty well filled by “Cal’s guys.” No?

 

[BlueBomb]

Once someone "fails" as a head coach, their personal brand is, of course, tarnished to some degree. If I was looking for someone to assist in recruiting at the highest level, I wouldn't choose a coach that just failed.

For a VERY short period of time, Penny was the best recruiter in the country. But his failure as a head coach has basically destroyed his personal brand.

 

[TankedCat]

I'm not a fan of bringing in a failed head coach as an assistant.

Barbee included. I would want someone who is hungry and wants that head coaching job, not seeking redemption

 

[502 Wildcat]

To my knowledge, Shaka was a really good assistant (worked under Billy Donovan at Florida, didn't he?)

He had a ton of success at the mid major level at VCU, but like many other cases, it just didn't translate to the Power 5 level.

I have no issue with our current staff. But in the event Barbee or perhaps Justus get either a head coaching job somewhere, or an Associate HC position somewhere and we have a vacancy to fill, I wouldn't mind having Shaka at all. He's proven himself with respect to his value on a coaching staff, he's a likable guy, and recruits love his personality and energy.

In a perfect world, when the opportunity presents itself, a future vacancy on Cal's staff is filled by a former Cal UK player. I know most are playing professionally, but how awesome would it be to have a guy like Josh Harrellson, Tyler Ulis, or DeAndre Liggins on the staff after their playing days are over?

 

[caneintally]

No.

 

[MakinMusic]

I don’t see anything that makes him a better assistant than Barbee.

 

[katwest]

No, ain't gonna happen and don't want it to happen.

 

[Bluemamba]

No and no.

no and no and another no they paid Mo Bomba we don't need that trouble .

 

[Bluemamba]

nice ...my old boss use to get like that.

 

[Canned Heat]

If Shaka is fired by Texas, I'm sure he will be coaching at a lower level school in the near future, maybe not as the same level as VCU, but it that vicinity.

 

[yoshukai]

Hire some top recruits AAU coach or brother . Fire him at the end of the year . Every year . JUST KIDDING , kinda .

 

[KentuckyRLD]

Leaving the job empty would be better than hiring him.

 

[kghighroller]

I wouldn't have a problem with it.

 

[kEpNrEeL]

Tony Barbee were to leave UK at the end of the season. Would you like to see Cal hire Shaka Smart as an assistant coach? He would bring Final Four experience to the table. And he could also help with the recruitment of Greg Brown. Would you be in favor of this or not?

Shaka deserves more time.

 

[UKGrad93]

Yes to dumping Barbee
No to Shaka

 

[OHIO COLONEL]

Cal doesn't fill all the scholarships...so why not leave a coaching position or two empty?

 

[Gassy_Knowls]

Sure. Let's blindfold Smart and hand him the keys to a Lamborghini.

 

[UKWildcatT]

No thanks

 

[the stat man]

Tony Barbee were to leave UK at the end of the season. Would you like to see Cal hire Shaka Smart as an assistant coach? He would bring Final Four experience to the table. And he could also help with the recruitment of Greg Brown. Would you be in favor of this or not?

No not in the least

 

[gharding07]

Tony Barbee were to leave UK at the end of the season. Would you like to see Cal hire Shaka Smart as an assistant coach? He would bring Final Four experience to the table. And he could also help with the recruitment of Greg Brown. Would you be in favor of this or not?

We’re not getting Brown. That ship has sailed

 

[bucsrule8872]

If Barbee leaves, I’m down with bringing Antigua back. He’s a beast at recruiting. He’s helped Illinois become relevant again.

 

[rick64]

Smart has done nothing to really impress me at Texas so I’d say no.

 

[blubo]

Negative.

 

[irishcat1965]

If Barbee leaves, I’m down with bringing Antigua back. He’s a beast at recruiting. He’s helped Illinois become relevant again.

This. Antigua would be the first call I would make.

 

[ORCAT]

I see more value in bringing in a former NBA "name" that can keep the UK NBA pipeline alive myself

This is the post I most agree on in this thread. We need someone with some name recognition by today's kids but also can coach, particularly some offensive schemes.

 

[Wildcat-in-STL]

nah.. I'd rather hire Antigua back..

 

[bthaunert]

Is there any history between Cal and Shaka? I might be wrong in this but it seems like Cal’s assistant positions are pretty well filled by “Cal’s guys.” No?

I don't think Justus was a Cal guy as he plucked him from the HS ranks and I don't believe KP was either. Not saying we should go after a guy like Shaka, just don't think he only hires his guys.

 

[Ocornett]

Tony Barbee were to leave UK at the end of the season. Would you like to see Cal hire Shaka Smart as an assistant coach? He would bring Final Four experience to the table. And he could also help with the recruitment of Greg Brown. Would you be in favor of this or not?

No Never No Never. Just not a UK fit.

 

[dcw62]

nah.. I'd rather hire Antigua back..

This^^^^ I would take him back in a heart beat.

 

[Ocornett]

This^^^^ I would take him back in a heart beat.

Take who back?

 

[*CatinIL*]

 

[Robcatt24]

I'd rather bring Scott Rigot back.

He has great international connections.

 

[BMoore2]

There’s a reason we haven’t rehired a Orlando-he got caught cheating at USF.

 

[dckala2]

Most likely a better recruiter than barbee, I’m not sure what barbee brings to the table.

 

[Rideordiewildcat]

I would rather have Andy Kennedy.