There are multiple openings on the staff right now (hopefully Bruiser Flint is added to that list). Welch makes sense for the Robic role and he's well respected in the Basketball world and has worked in NBA a long time. He'd be the best hire Cal's had in some time because he'd bring outside concepts and knows basketball inside/out at the highest level. So he'd help with spacing, ball movement, defensive tweaks and the overall framework of the program.
Martin is someone I'd pass on. Too familiar with Cal. Have enough of those guys already on staff and recruiting is strong with Antigua/Coleman.
No idea bout Ortelli's spot. I've been told some things about Pilgrim and his cohost saying Kentucky has to drastically improve their scouting but then praising Ortelli. Didn't Pilgriim laud how detailed Kentucky was prepared going into the Bahamas games against goblin teams? Or was that just because he was granted access? Either way, here's how most scouting reports go--the team is given all the info needed to address what opponents do/don't do well. Some player(s) ignore the scout and just play how they want and it makes coaches look bad. Until you've coached, you'd never believe how lost a player can get/ignore simple instructions. Doesn't matter if you are coaching, Pros, College guys, HS kids, guys who are smart, guys who aren't....they all **** up the scout more often than not. Kentucky's decline has nothing to do with not being prepared and everything to do with not having enough talent (both skill wise and depth wise) and enabling mid players to get away with far too much.
