You do realize that my list wasn't a list of potential replacements for Cal, right? It's a list of coaches who have proven success at their current spots, even though they weren't "big names" before getting there or hadn't come from traditional powerhouse programs
It's not a shot at you but the name Lamont Paris and watching that garbage basketball is Tony Bennett 2.0. If he's a "hot coach" people need to wake the **** up and realize that crap style doesn't win in March.
I'm not saying Pearl isn't the right guy. But he's 64, just one year younger than Cal. I don't want some fresh pup out of college, but also not sure with the new landscape of college hoops, a newer generation coach isn't the right path?
I didn’t say it was a bad hire but he wasn’t the most popular candidate to the fans. PAC 12 and the SEC are two totally different animals. Him being a top 2 choice is not what I heard. A few coaches admitted to turning the job down.
I will go with Sean Miller. I think he'd come gladly. He can coach.
It had been 5 years since SC made the tournament, he got them there in his 2nd season, 13-5 in the SEC this season. As far as Bennet 2.0 goes, not sure what you mean? They scored 73 points yesterday, far cry from Virginia. But to your point, they only averaged 72 points per game on the season, Virginia at 63
Let's also not forget, Pearl lost to Appalaichan St this year. And lost a home game to UK. Haven't made it past the first weekend the last 2 years. Not sure what'll happen this year.
There was a time when I would have disagreed but honestly that guy loves to win and I think he would do well here.
Neither of those names need to be spoken about a new coach again. Jay Wright may have like a 2% chance of wanting to coach again, but the others are just crazy.
I know what he did-also think SEC is the most corrupt CBB conference in the sport for allowing crap teams to mug and muck up games with the better teams and get some wins for the sake of greed. This isn't the Big 12 where teams actually have success in the Postseason. SEC success was better when they let the elite program dominate and others raised their game. Since they've tried to "improve the conference"--what results have been netted as success?
And if this job has proven anything…5-10 years is kind of the sweet spot
Good breakdown Rick. Sean MIller imo is the most obtainable choice. I love Pearl but when a coach reaches a certain age they lose their mojo.
Yep. I use to want a lifer, like 25 year guy. I don't think that's realistic now. Come in, hit it hard, get out unless you're still killing it.
Same here. I would have said NO just a couple years ago and he’s still not my top choice but at this point, if Pearl is what it takes to get Cal out, fine. Just do it.
If he was younger, I would have loved another stint with Rick Pitino. He is too old now though. I wasn't old enough to know Rupp but in my lifetime. Pitino was the greatest Kentucky coach. His style is what I think of when I think Kentucky basketball.
Cal had his indiscretions when he was hired. At this point just hire someone who wants to win titles, has bench coaching abilities, and recruits decent. The rest will take care of itself.
Why I said clueless. It's amazing sometimes. Sure, Rick came from the NBA. But it ain't 1980 something. It doesn't happen that way now. Realistically guys like Drew would be considered a home run. Hell, Pat Kelsey would feel like a homerun now. Just no more fat poser.
It's hilarious how some of you are still stuck on these three names. It'll never happen. They have less than zero urge to come back to college.
