He’s the only name on that list we know can get to the championship level. That’s the irony of the lost out on here. He’s the only one and we don’t want him but it’s not because of his lack of coaching ability.
List of Coaches to Replace Cal.
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He’s the only name on that list we know can get to the championship level. That’s the irony of the lost out on here. He’s the only one and we don’t want him but it’s not because of his lack of coaching ability.
We don't know that. Rick today isn't the Rick of the 90's. Rick is as much of a risk as anyone at this point. Not to mention all the baggage that comes with him.
Probably a more realistic name that would be on Brainfarts list...not sure he has the ability to step in here, but could probably draw up an inbounds play...
I believe my post went way over your head. I’ve supported Cal since Day 1, just check my previous post defending him. I started the post, so the people that start a new post everyday wanting a new coach would have 1 thread to post in; instead of starting a new one everyday. Just ignore my thread, if it upsets you.
I’m not going to trashing Cal, but I’m done supporting him. I supported him when he was hired, after 2015, but after the Gonzaga beat down I was finally done. Something isn’t right with Cal, and if you can’t see that by now that’s on you not me.
There is no risk of Pitino as a coach. The media would make a circus out of UK hiring him but he would do fine. These kids would get a chance to be successful and would know what it’s like to play for a real coach.
Seems odd he had to cheat to generate that success at UL if he was a real coach still. Not to mention CCC could always be counted on to beat Pitino. Sure seems ironic to cal Pitino a real coach when he has an abysmal record against the guy we want to replace. 🤣
Brad Steven’s has been and will be the only correct answer. Throw that FU money at him and I guarantee he has a price. They all do
Cal’s replacement hasn’t been named in this thread. Most people that have been named wouldn’t take the job. A lot of names mentioned wouldn’t be anywhere close to Cal in recruiting, but would be better with in game coaching. Keep listing your choices to replace Cal. Cal will be here, until he decides to leave. No one knows when that day will come not even Cal. Whoever the coach is that’s winning big at that time will be the person most will support to be the next UK coach, but that doesn’t mean UK will get him. I started this thread as a joke, and it’s getting the response I expected. Mark Pope GMAFB.
Intelligent guy, good temperament, familiar with UK tradition and having success at BYU. He probably could draw up a play, game plans too.
I agree with all but not sure he can handle the pressure cooker...
Which is why Pitino was so popular. He was worse than Cal in attitude, but he won.
IDK either but don’t know if any of the others could. Not many have been in a position like UK bb coach before
None of those coaches have had access to the type of talent they can get at Kentucky.
I'd say NBA targets like Casey for instance could be a way to go...
When it comes time Mitch don’t need to be no where near the hiring of the new coach!
Sure they have. Arkansas has 4 - 5 players currently listed as first round picks. Musselman has recruited pretty strongly for them since 2019. They have had multiple top 10 classes.
Drew has had some really good recruiting classes at Baylor, which has a lot more talent than a place like KY. He's put several players in the NBA as well.
Oats inhereted some former 5* players at bama and has recruited several others. They have had strong recruiting.
Lloyd was a great recruiter at Zona, inhereted a strong roster at Zona that was full of 4* and 5* players Sean Miller recruited and left when he was fired.
Those coaches all had access to the same players we did and won many of those recruiting battles we were involved in as well. Just claiming otherwise doesn't make it factual.
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IU threw $70m/7 years and he wouldn't budge. Some guys like summers off and not dealing with teenagers. I honestly don't blame him.
Over the long haul they haven’t had the talent we’ve had, but they’ve done more with what they have had.
I would disagree with them doing more. Drew has had several strong recruiting classes and has only made it through the sw16 once since 2012. That was in 2021 when they won the title and had one of the most talented rosters in the country. He has also never won a BIG12 tournament and has only won the Big12 regular season conference twice, both the last 2 years.
Musselman has been one of the top recruiters since 2019 and has 2 E8's.
Oats and Lloyd haven't made it through the sw16. Granted Lloyd gas only coached one tournament.
Any of them have worse records than Cal and would be total gamble hires.
I sure as hell hope we aren't dumb enough to pay a large buyout for someone of that level.
I’m not backing anyone at this time. I want Cal to right the ship, but I’m just not sure he can. If you think Drew has had the same amount of talent we have had since Cal has been here, I don’t know what to tell you. No one has with the possible exception of Duke. Baylor has had some really good talent the past 3-5 years, but before that they didn’t come close to what we’ve had.
As far as Musselman goes, he’s had talent similar to us the past two seasons and has 2 Elite 8s to show for it. We don’t have a single win.
Well, I guess everyone that posted in the thread is a child, right? Pot meet Kettle.
I agree with this.
I would hire Pearl as a 5 year stop gap and wait for an obvious successor to emerge.
Given the current climate, Pearl's previous "transgressions" look like child's play. No one should really care anymore. He would provide an immediate injection of enthusiasm, which this program SORELY needs right now.
If he can recruit Auburn, what do you think he would do at UK? His style of play is highly entertaining, and he might mess around and win a championship during his stewardship.
No way it happens...but that is what I would do.
2 of our last 4 coaches were NBA failures. Successful NBA coaches have no reason to come here.
Eric Musselman is looking strong tonight! 🤣
And, yes, I still fully expect AR to win. But c'mon.
And, yes, I still fully expect AR to win. But c'mon.
