Seems to be a feeling that Hurley is not a Candidate for the Georgetown Job and other similar level openings. Some thoughts as to why he would be considered a candidate:Dre3000 wrote:Take this for whatever you want.
Spoke with someone (thats very credible) last night about Hurley. I was told he has had conversations with Georgetown and while he hasn't been offered the position, if he is offered, he's going to accept. Sounded to me as if Hurley may not be their top target.
The Case for Hurley:
2014-15 Season:
- Finished 13-5 In Conference (2nd place) This 72% W/L % was the highest since the 1997-98 season of 12-4 = 75%
- Went to the 2nd round of the NIT
2016-17 Season:
- Finished 13-5 in Conference (4th place) This 72% W/L % matched 2014-15 which was the highest since 1997-98
- Won A10 Tournament for only 2nd time ever, last being 1998-99
- Reached NCAA Tournament for 1st time since 1998-99 season
- Defeated 6-Seed Creighton in 1st round of NCAA Tournament. Dayton and VCU both lost their 1st round games.
- Gave 3-Seed Oregon a very strong game in 2nd round
- Only A10 Team to defeat a Top 25 Team in OOC Play - Cincinnati
- Defeated VCU in Season and in A10 Championship
- Lost to Dayton by 4 total points
- Overcame injury to 3rd year starting PG with Freshman PG
2017-18 Season:
- MVP of A10 Tournament returning for 5th year
- All Guards returning with high potential Daron Russell PG incoming Freshman
- Considered Preseason Favorite for A10 next season
- Potential Top 25 Team next season
During his 5 years at URI:
- Built Solid Program Academically
- High Team Morale
- High Quality Individuals
- Team first environment
- Elevated overall quality level of entire team to be composed of 3 star and 4 star players. Deep bench.
- Sent Assistant Coaches to other Teams: Bobby Hurley - Buffalo/Arizona State; Preston Murphy - Boston College/Creighton; Luke Murray - Xavier
Will Wade, 34 years old with 2 years at VCU went to LSU for $22 million over 7 years or more than $3 million per year
Archie Miller of Dayton went to Indiana for $28 million over 7 years or $4 million per year
One could argue that Dan Hurley is already in the potential category of Wade and not too far behind Miller
You could make a strong argument that Dan Hurley is the Top Coach in the A10 at this time