The 2021 Coaching Carousel

[Blue Man]

Yeah but can he handle the ball? Doesn't matter what you're good at...our coach will put you into his system and then God be with you.

[rhodyruckus]

Casey Alexander is a name to watch as well going forward. Took over Belmont last year and has gone 52-11 in 2 years. Seems like he has the same attitude as Hurley at Wagner. He's frustrated at being snubbed for the NCAAT.

Belmont tied Gonzaga in wins this year. However their NET is 5 spots behind PC (90 to 85) and their KenPom rating is one spot above URI (104 to 105) because the non-con strength of schedule was a robust #291 in the country. So the committee had a built-in excuse to leave Belmont out. It's a shame, because Belmont played 30 games and had no apparent virus issues, so I would figure Alexander could have scooped up more high-major opportunities early on with the same schedule scrambling that the Rams took advantage of.

Belmont played ONE game combined in Q1 & Q2. It is a trend also, because their non-con SOS was 262 last year. You can't be scheduling like a high-major if you're in Belmont's position and want to even be close to an at-large bid. That would be my major interview question if Alexander steps up to a bigger program but not all the way to P5, is are you really going to be motivated to schedule strong opponents?

[RhowdyRam02]

Went over to the UMass message board. I can't believe how many people seem to be advocating firing McCall and making Bergeron the head coach to try and keep Mitchell. That would be a level of the inmates running the asylum that would make the Jerry D years look like the most buttoned up, successful program of all time

[reef]

Was Grant from Charleston even on the list of candidates?? Seemed out of left field

Indiana pays 10 M to buy out Archie M yes get him to URI or the Belmont coach anybody would suffice over DC

[MARhody]

I doubt that Casey Alexander would leave Belmont...he's an alum and just got the HC job a couple of years ago. Though the Bruins did not have any covid issues of their own, many of the opponents of their original schedule had issues and had to cancel. They were to be a part of the 8 team Orlando invitational that was cancelled (field of Auburn, Belmont, Boise State, Gonzaga, Michigan State, Saint Louis, Siena and Xavier), I believe there were a few other decent games that fell by the wayside so they had to scramble and get what they could for non-conference games.

Really a shame that strength of schedule was a consideration of the committee in a covid year, they had earned an NCAA bid last year which should have counted for something, but yea, let's make sure teams like Syracuse get a pass into the tourney.

[reef]

Dickey V called out not giving Belmont a look to get into field as a joke and I agree

[Jersey77]

I doubt that Casey Alexander would leave Belmont...he's an alum and just got the HC job a couple of years ago. Though the Bruins did not have any covid issues of their own, many of the opponents of their original schedule had issues and had to cancel. They were to be a part of the 8 team Orlando invitational that was cancelled (field of Auburn, Belmont, Boise State, Gonzaga, Michigan State, Saint Louis, Siena and Xavier), I believe there were a few other decent games that fell by the wayside so they had to scramble and get what they could for non-conference games.

Really a shame that strength of schedule was a consideration of the committee in a covid year, they had earned an NCAA bid last year which should have counted for something, but yea, let's make sure teams like Syracuse get a pass into the tourney.

Casey Alexander may be waiting out Rick Barnes to retire for the Tennessee job.

[theblueram]

I doubt that Casey Alexander would leave Belmont...he's an alum and just got the HC job a couple of years ago. Though the Bruins did not have any covid issues of their own, many of the opponents of their original schedule had issues and had to cancel. They were to be a part of the 8 team Orlando invitational that was cancelled (field of Auburn, Belmont, Boise State, Gonzaga, Michigan State, Saint Louis, Siena and Xavier), I believe there were a few other decent games that fell by the wayside so they had to scramble and get what they could for non-conference games.

Really a shame that strength of schedule was a consideration of the committee in a covid year, they had earned an NCAA bid last year which should have counted for something, but yea, let's make sure teams like Syracuse get a pass into the tourney.

If the only way for Belmont to get in the NCAAT is by winning the conference tournament, Casey would leave I believe. They won the regular season. Alma Mater or not. Just saying he has been as vocal as Hurley was at Wagner after they got snuffed.

[MARhody]

Maybe "won't leave" is strong, but I doubt he would leave this year or in the next few years...though money and opportunity does talk.

Aside of the long winning streak, Belmont was also one of the top sides in the country ATS. They faded at the end as starting center (Nick Muszynski) got hurt and he missed the last two games of the season (both losses) and he wasn't 100% for the conference tournament. They have no seniors on their roster, so they are sure to be back strong next year. Not sure if it was noticed, but a10 faves were white hot in the conference tourney, 33-17-1 in the last 51 games prior to this year, 11-2 this year. Hopefully the a10 teams can make some noise in the post season this year.

[ramster]

I am highly intrigued by this one...

Ace are you surprised?
Most insiders had him on the hot-seat.
Been there 6 years and no success, not one winning season in-conference (51-103)

I am zero percent surprised. My intrigue comes from who they’ll hire.

Who do you think they will hire, Ace? Who would you like to see them hire?

[PlayMikeMotenMore]

Ace are you surprised?
Most insiders had him on the hot-seat.
Been there 6 years and no success, not one winning season in-conference (51-103)

I am zero percent surprised. My intrigue comes from who they’ll hire.

Who do you think they will hire, Ace? Who would you like to see them hire?

There's a huge push for Loyola's Porter Moser. (Other names are Jon Scheyer, Dennis Gates, Frank Martin, Cuonzo Martin)

[reef]

Agree with others Porter Moser should be their man

[Billyboy78]

[ramster]

Ace are you surprised?
Most insiders had him on the hot-seat.
Been there 6 years and no success, not one winning season in-conference (51-103)

I am zero percent surprised. My intrigue comes from who they’ll hire.

Who do you think they will hire, Ace? Who would you like to see them hire?

I think I see your intrigue now Ace.........

[adam914]

The Hurley boys taking over the Big East. Now that'd be fun to watch.

[ace]

Do I think that will happen? No.
Do I find the idea to be very funny? Yes, absolutely.



Those who know seem to think it’s Moser’s to turn down. At least there’s a new AD making the hire. I know all evidence is to the contrary, but it just doesn’t seem like they should be as bad as they are.

[ramster]

[reef]

Enjoy the cellar Boston College !!!

[Jersey77]

They may try to poach Hoiberg back from Nebraska

Darien DeVries should be a leading candidate being from Iowa

T.J. Otzelberger (UNLV) and Craig Smith (Utah State) also likely candidates.

[Jersey77]

Wouldn't be surprised if they reach out to Thad Matta

If not Matta, could be a bidding war with DePaul for Porter Moser

[Jersey77]

It's official

"Minnesota fires coach Richard Pitino after 8 seasons produced only 2 NCAA Tournament bids"

Look for Dennis Gates (Cleveland State) as an early favorite, along with some of the other coaches previously mentioned for the other vacancies.

[rambone 78]

If we can go to 2 NCAA's in 8 years going forward, that's about all we can expect.

But the longer we wait, the longer it will take to go to the first of those, unless we can strike gold again.

Remember one in four Al?

[DC_Rams]

If we can go to 2 NCAA's in 8 years going forward, that's about all we can expect.

But the longer we wait, the longer it will take to go to the first of those, unless we can strike gold again.

Remember one in four Al?

You are one of the most miserable human beings I’ve ever come across. Jesus H. Christ.

There is a shout or dig in every single one of your posts. Nevermind, Cox and the team, just get a life and Find some fucking joy...

... back to my bunker. Flame on...

[ramster]

If we can go to 2 NCAA's in 8 years going forward, that's about all we can expect.

But the longer we wait, the longer it will take to go to the first of those, unless we can strike gold again.

Remember one in four Al?

You are one of the most miserable human beings I’ve ever come across. Jesus H. Christ.

There is a shout or dig in every single one of your posts. Nevermind, Cox and the team, just get a life and Find some fucking joy...

... back to my bunker. Flame on...

Nice to know you are ok DC_Rams. Good Job Rambone getting DC_Rams out of his bunker?

A Question DC.........
It seems most here do not think the two Mitchell's will ever play on the court together. Discussion is that Makhi, Makhel and Walker could not be effective on the court because of the need for more ball handlers in today's game.

Looking back, the Mitchell's played together in AAU Ball with DC Premier. They were both in the starting line-up and played high minutes together. They handled the ball, passed quite well and took 12" to 18" shots. In City of Palms, the best of Holiday Tournaments in Ft Myers Florida every year, they played together against top notch competition - best of the best teams are invited to that Tournament every year.

The Mitchell's also were enablers to get 6'7" Ricky Lindo to join DC Premier and all 3 were on the court at the same time. Lindo's game is somewhat similar to Antwan Walker's game I think.

So what are your thoughts, and what do you think David Cox thinks of next season playing Makhi and Makhel together, and having them both in the starting line-up? Also playing both Mitchell's with Walker? Or do you think it's just 1 Mitchell at a time on the floor?

Thanks

[Rhody15]

If we can go to 2 NCAA's in 8 years going forward, that's about all we can expect.

But the longer we wait, the longer it will take to go to the first of those, unless we can strike gold again.

Remember one in four Al?

You are one of the most miserable human beings I’ve ever come across. Jesus H. Christ.

There is a shout or dig in every single one of your posts. Nevermind, Cox and the team, just get a life and Find some fucking joy...

... back to my bunker. Flame on...

Nice to know you are ok DC_Rams. Good Job Rambone getting DC_Rams out of his bunker?

A Question DC.........
It seems most here do not think the two Mitchell's will ever play on the court together. Discussion is that Makhi, Makhel and Walker could not be effective on the court because of the need for more ball handlers in today's game.

Looking back, the Mitchell's played together in AAU Ball with DC Premier. They were both in the starting line-up and played high minutes together. They handled the ball, passed quite well and took 12" to 18" shots. In City of Palms, the best of Holiday Tournaments in Ft Myers Florida every year, they played together against top notch competition - best of the best teams are invited to that Tournament every year.

The Mitchell's also were enablers to get 6'7" Ricky Lindo to join DC Premier and all 3 were on the court at the same time. Lindo's game is somewhat similar to Antwan Walker's game I think.

So what are your thoughts, and what do you think David Cox thinks of next season playing Makhi and Makhel together, and having them both in the starting line-up? Also playing both Mitchell's with Walker? Or do you think it's just 1 Mitchell at a time on the floor?

Thanks

Are you really comparing AAU high school ball to Atlantic 10 basketball?

The Mitchell’s will obviously play a bit together, but there is zero chance they start along with Walker and use up significant minutes with all 3 of them on the court.

[rambone 78]

DC doesn't like realists.

[SmartyBarrett]

[Rhode_Island_Red]

BC stupidly fired Al many years ago. Wonder if this would disqualify Grant.

[bigappleram]

Cmon Doombone, you are the CNN of this board. If we went to the final four and lost on the way out of the arena you would be the one saying "well we will never do that again." That isn't being a realist.

[Jersey77]

Still employed by Minnesota, but sources say Richard Pitino interviewed for New Mexico vacancy over the weekend

"Richard Pitino has remained employed as the Gophers men’s basketball coach, but he interviewed for the vacancy at New Mexico over the weekend, sources told the Pioneer Press.

Pitino’s eighth season at Minnesota ended in the Big Ten Tournament on Thursday, and with a 14-15 record, his team missed the NCAA Tournament for the sixth time. Gophers Athletics Director Mark Coyle has yet to announce a decision on Pitino’s future.


Pitino interviewed for the job along with former Nebraska coach Tim Miles and Stephen F. Austin coach Kyle Keller, according to multiple reports. Pitino is believed to be the top candidate of New Mexico AD Eddie Nunez, according to Enchantment Sports.

Didn't take long for Richard Pitino, just hired by New Mexico

https://www.cbssports.com/college-baske ... ta-firing/

[Jersey77]

[theblueram]

Mason fans have been calling for his firing for 3 years.

[bigappleram]

Seems like an opportune time to recruit the current ROY winner to come back home, no?

[Jersey77]

Seems like an opportune time to recruit the current ROY winner to come back home, no?

Curious to see if he enters the portal, backcourt mate Greene did.

[theblueram]

Seems like an opportune time to recruit the current ROY winner to come back home, no?

How was he the #2 recruit in RI and #14 in NE and we didn't even look at him? Or did we? Maybe he just said outright no to URI? Never know.

[reef]

Who is on George Mason short list ??

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Seems like an opportune time to recruit the current ROY winner to come back home, no?

How was he the #2 recruit in RI and #14 in NE and we didn't even look at him? Or did we? Maybe he just said outright no to URI? Never know.

......can he defend at a high A-10 level......?

[theblueram]

Who is on George Mason short list ??

Based on their board, no one we have mentioned.

[theblueram]

Seems like an opportune time to recruit the current ROY winner to come back home, no?

How was he the #2 recruit in RI and #14 in NE and we didn't even look at him? Or did we? Maybe he just said outright no to URI? Never know.

......can he defend at a high A-10 level......?

Who? The A10 ROY?

[Jersey77]

Who is on George Mason short list ??

Based on their board, no one we have mentioned.

How about Archie?

[theblueram]

Who is on George Mason short list ??

Based on their board, no one we have mentioned.

How about Archie?

They need a good hire cause they have not performed well in the A10 at all. Came in with high expectations like VCU but have failed so far.

[Gonebarongone]

Who is on George Mason short list ??

Buddy of mine who is a GM fan said they were looking at Kim English. From the Balt/DC area and highly regarded as a recruiter. Pretty young, though.

[theblueram]

Who is on George Mason short list ??

Buddy of mine who is a GM fan said they were looking at Kim English. From the Balt/DC area and highly regarded as a recruiter. Pretty young, though.

I think that would be a mistake for them. They need to get the most seasoned head coach they can get. They have been tooling around with coaches and it hasn't worked out.

[reef]

English was a good player at Mizzou and was an assistant at Tulsa Colorado and now at Tennessee

[theblueram]

GMU should NOT hire an assistant as their next head coach. They need an experienced coach to get them out of the funk they are in.

[rambone 78]

GMU lived off their FF run for years.

[Jersey77]

They may try to poach Hoiberg back from Nebraska

Darien DeVries should be a leading candidate being from Iowa

T.J. Otzelberger (UNLV) and Craig Smith (Utah State) also likely candidates.

[PlayMikeMotenMore]

GMU should NOT hire an assistant as their next head coach. They need an experienced coach to get them out of the funk they are in.

Like Paul Hewitt, right?

[reef]

Poor Vegas in the market for a coach again

Who they looking at ??

[Jersey77]