I think it’s him , consulting with others . No formal committee …you don’t see that much anymore …bama didn’t even do that post-Saban
I am sure there is a "committee" formal or informal. And of course, he will have staff working, and most likely an outside firm to do vetting and such.
I don’t think specific names , just a feeling the search is going well . Supposedly going to happen fast , but can’t now…so maybe they’ve locked in on someone who’s in the NCAA tournament
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32-1 this year and playing IU on Saturday.Just from what I have read, I would go with the coach who is currently at Fairfield. But I'm definitely no expert in womens basketball.
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Yes, it sounds like UK has some good choices. Even bringing back Matthew Mitchell wouldn't be a bad hire, but if they were going to hire him back it would've already happened most likely.
She’s known as an ace recruiter , even at previous assistant jobs apparently. Recruiting is 90% of WBB it seems .
Mulkey getting kicked out was part of the act. That was a Savannah Bananas game and they are the baseball equivalent of the Harlem Globetrotters.
Lol classic. Gotta love minor league ball game hijinks.
Would love it if they could get Kara Lawson from Duke. She seems extremely intelligent and is a born leader. Some of her team speeches have gone viral.
That would be a really good get and not a guy I had on my radar. Final Four last year, ACC championship and a #4 seed this year. Interesting enough....they play Marshall in the first round. Kim Caldwell of Marshall is very high (if not at the top) of my list for possible coaches.
Yeah, but how well does he recruit I wonder? In this conference have to be able to recruit some 4 stars regularly and be a top coach if going to accomplish anything meaningful. He could get away there with just being a really good coach but a mediocre recruiter. How would you compare him and the Marshall coach with the coaching and recruiting part?
He has signed 6 fours starts in the last 3 years. He had 2 players picked in the 2023 WNBA draft and still won the ACC this year. He's really turned that program around.
He’s recruited well in Blacksburg and also won @ James Madison prior , which isn’t known as a traditional power. He’s connected in recruiting and could hire good assistants. He’s very well respected in the industry , for sure. I’d say if you could get him, itd be considered a good hire… It’d be like a men’s opening, and hiring someone that’s won a lot of games , been in the final four and elite eight the last few years with a non traditional power ….then giving them more resources and a new facility (upgrade )
He’s probably on the list . Maybe they like Brooks winning at a higher level ( ACC) …either would be sound hires , I’d say. UK definitely isn’t a traditional power , but should be a destination job based on conference, pay and facilities ( now , after the upgrade )I would be seriously trying to find a reason not to give it to this guy ... 7th ALL-TIME winning percentage !!
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They were in the FF recently. Usually , coaches at next-level type women’s programs are at places that have already heavily invested in women’s sports …and they aren’t going to be easy to pry away , even with possibly more money . I think with UK’s recent $85 mil investment and what they’re willing to pay…maybe lure someone successful , looking to step up to the SEC, etc.
You do realize that they are in the same conference as Duke and VaTech has been more successful than Duke while Brooks has been there?
Talking about history. Brooks first year he won a game in the tournament and lost first game the next year if I am looking at it right. Last year was a historic year in the tournament for them. If you look at history ND has won a championship and been runner up 5 times and final four another year. Duke if I am looking at it right a couple of runner ups and a couple of final fours. So talking about the schools like Conn, MS St and TN for instance with a history of success in the tournament. Brooks may eventually achieve some of that but right now wasn't last year the one great year he had and this year I know the regular season was really good. And with their star out this year can't expect a lot in the tournament. It looks like he would do a good job here compared to where we have usually been. But could he obtain and maintain a higher level here like the better programs over the years?
