New & Official Coaching Candidates Thread

[talon]

Jeff Goodman ‏@GoodmanESPN 1m

Dayton has given Archie Miller a contract extension through 2019.

Didn't UNM give Steve Alford a contract extension, too?

[Walsh601]

Marquette and Wake Forest have both reached out and expressed interest to VCU coach Shaka Smart, multiple sources told ESPN.

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/10665268/marquette-golden-eagles-wake-forest-demon-deacons-reach-vcu-rams-coach-shaka-smart

[Caber91]

I really can't see Smart leaving for those two jobs. Marquette has a good history, but it would be a lateral move given the prominence he has given VCU these days. I don't really see him at Wake either. I don't think he would want to go to a school which most would argue is the 4th most popular in the state. FWIW, I think Smart is waiting for a job like UNC to come open - that could take years though. Can Wake money whip him?

[talon]

Dan Patrick's poll question of the day.

Who is least likely to leave?

Tommy Amaker 39.35%
Gregg Marshall 20.46%
Jabari Parker 17.05%
Joel Embiid 12.72%
Andrew Wiggins 10.41%

[claver2010]

Given that Smart turned down UCLA and Marquette doesn't have a president or AD, I'd place that in the snowballs chance in hell category

[TobaccoRoadEagle]

Given that Smart turned down UCLA and Marquette doesn't have a president or AD, I'd place that in the snowballs chance in hell category

does the snowball have a battery in it or is it comprised mostly of ice/slush?

THIS IS IMPORTANT!!!!!

[BCHerbert]

Given that Smart turned down UCLA and Marquette doesn't have a president or AD, I'd place that in the snowballs chance in hell category

does the snowball have a battery in it or is it comprised mostly of ice/slush?

THIS IS IMPORTANT!!!!!

Sprinkle a little urine on it and we have a West Virginia snowball.

[hinghameagle]

I think Bates is going to surprise us. I think he will wait until Wake and Marquette fill, which will piss everyone off on here as likely Howland and another good coach come off the board. Then BC will be the only show in town. There will definitely be some coaches who may be looking for an out form their spot. the Jay Wright's, the Tom Crean's, and probably a Few(Mark) who we arent even considering. I am not saying that Bates will close on one of these guys, but it wouldnt surprise me after whoever the hire is that we learn that Bates was in contact with some guys who we thought were unavailable.

And for the record, my opinion is that our public perception is going to take a major hit in the next few days. I expect ammaker to release a statement that he is withdrawing his name form the BC job, or even worse " after carefully considering the BC job, I have decided that Harvard is the best spot for me" When we get turned down by an Ivy league coach as we sit in the ACC, it is going to make us look like Cape Cod community College.

[carolina2010]

Johnny Dawkins' son Aubrey was a strong recruiting target for Donahue. (He's a strong contributor at New Hampton.) Anyway, this connection has apparently generated some interest from Dawkins in the BC opening, as his family would prefer to get back east. Also, he's trying to stay ahead of the posse and they were definitely on his heels this season. Just FYI.

[DuchesneEast]

I think Bates is going to surprise us. I think he will wait until Wake and Marquette fill, which will piss everyone off on here as likely Howland and another good coach come off the board. Then BC will be the only show in town. There will definitely be some coaches who may be looking for an out form their spot. the Jay Wright's, the Tom Crean's, and probably a Few(Mark) who we arent even considering. I am not saying that Bates will close on one of these guys, but it wouldnt surprise me after whoever the hire is that we learn that Bates was in contact with some guys who we thought were unavailable.

And for the record, my opinion is that our public perception is going to take a major hit in the next few days. I expect ammaker to release a statement that he is withdrawing his name form the BC job, or even worse " after carefully considering the BC job, I have decided that Harvard is the best spot for me" When we get turned down by an Ivy league coach as we sit in the ACC, it is going to make us look like Cape Cod community College.

Amaker does something shitty like that and you bury him and say he was never offered the job and that he was told he was being removed from consideration. Of course, our program would never do it.

[DavidGordonsFoot]

I think Bates is going to surprise us. I think he will wait until Wake and Marquette fill, which will piss everyone off on here as likely Howland and another good coach come off the board. Then BC will be the only show in town. There will definitely be some coaches who may be looking for an out form their spot. the Jay Wright's, the Tom Crean's, and probably a Few(Mark) who we arent even considering. I am not saying that Bates will close on one of these guys, but it wouldnt surprise me after whoever the hire is that we learn that Bates was in contact with some guys who we thought were unavailable.

And for the record, my opinion is that our public perception is going to take a major hit in the next few days. I expect ammaker to release a statement that he is withdrawing his name form the BC job, or even worse " after carefully considering the BC job, I have decided that Harvard is the best spot for me" When we get turned down by an Ivy league coach as we sit in the ACC, it is going to make us look like Cape Cod community College.

Amaker does something shitty like that and you bury him and say he was never offered the job and that he was told he was being removed from consideration. Of course, our program would never do it.

Yup. BC can't be Harvard during the week if they're burying Amaker.

[Walsh601]

From Blauds, but it does include a quote from Bates:

The Boston College search for a new basketball coach appears to be following a traditional–for this generation of athletic directors–format

BC athletic director Brad Bates reportedly has reached out to former South Carolina and Vanderbilt head coach Eddie Fogler to help find candidates for a replacement for Steve Donahue, who was fired last week.

Such a move, coupled with the word that as of Monday afternoon all was still quiet about contact with Harvard, would suggest that BC is not making Harvard coach Tommy Amaker its primary choice.

Things could change rapidly in the next few days, especially if Fogler puts Amaker at the top of HIS List.

Fogler is well respected for doing a thorough job on vetting candidates and has helped in searches at such places as Auburn, Michigan, Penn State and Vanderbilt.

There is also linkage between Bates and Fogler, who was the head coach of the Commodores from 1989-93.

Bates arrived at Vanderbilt in 1985 as the head strength coach, moved to a job as assistant Athletic director in 1989, moving up the administrative ladder to Senior Associate AD before taking over as Director of Athletics at Miami of Ohio in 2002.

It makes perfect sense for Bates, who is know for his thoroughness in research to contact Fogler about the BC opening.

Bates only response to a question about Fogler was that “I use several people in the business that I trust.”

http://ajerseyguy.com/?p=9773

[b0mberMan]

I would like this idea of using a consultant. Bates is a football guy first and seemed to have botched the bball HC position at Miami due to lack of experience. This would be filling a gap in his skill set.

[Endless Mike]

Albany Patroons forever, Rapid City Thrillers never.

Where's 'Wardo?

I never actually went to a CBA game, but I like saying Patroons.

Did my where's waldo reference totally miss the mark here?

I see him!

[hinghameagle]

does Fogler have any idea about what candidate would be best for BC? Does he have any ties to the East Coast? Does he need these ties? I like the idea of a consultant, just not sure if a guy who spent his career in the SEC can relate to a small eastern seabood school.

[BCMurt09]

does Fogler have any idea about what candidate would be best for BC? Does he have any ties to the East Coast? Does he need these ties? I like the idea of a consultant, just not sure if a guy who spent his career in the SEC can relate to a small eastern seabood school.

I would think Bates is using Fogler for his basketball acumen. I imagine Fogler is being used to help put together a good list that Bates can choose from.

[ATLeagle]

does Fogler have any idea about what candidate would be best for BC? Does he have any ties to the East Coast? Does he need these ties? I like the idea of a consultant, just not sure if a guy who spent his career in the SEC can relate to a small eastern seabood school.

Folger's from New York and started his career at Dematha. I would say he has a good understanding of the northeast.

[angrychicken]

Albany Patroons forever, Rapid City Thrillers never.

Where's 'Wardo?

I never actually went to a CBA game, but I like saying Patroons.

Did my where's waldo reference totally miss the mark here?

I see him!

CBA ACTION. IT'S FANTASTIC!

[talon]

Hearing from multiple sources that Shaka Smart to Marquette is after all very likely to happen and happen soon.

http://twitter.com/jerrymeyer247/status ... 1396386816

[talon]

http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketb ... ake-forest

[NJM89]

Hearing from multiple sources that Shaka Smart to Marquette is after all very likely to happen and happen soon.

http://twitter.com/jerrymeyer247/status ... 1396386816

Same guy said Howland asking price was too high with Marquette you can say goodbye to him if thats the case.

[DavidGordonsFoot]

Bates arrived at Vanderbilt in 1985 as the head strength coach

Ah, so he must have been pulling double-duty as Donahue's S & C guy.

[TobaccoRoadEagle]

Bates arrived at Vanderbilt in 1985 as the head strength coach

Ah, so he must have been pulling double-duty as Donahue's S & C guy.

i'm sure they had a contraption for that...

[HJS]

Hearing from multiple sources that Shaka Smart to Marquette is after all very likely to happen and happen soon.

http://twitter.com/jerrymeyer247/status ... 1396386816

Same guy said Howland asking price was too high with Marquette you can say goodbye to him if thats the case.

I don't understand how Howland is demanding more than Shaka. I also don't understand how Shaka turns down UCLA and NCS and instead move to Wisconsin to take a job in a league coaches are fleeing.

[twballgame9]

Hearing from multiple sources that Shaka Smart to Marquette is after all very likely to happen and happen soon.

http://twitter.com/jerrymeyer247/status ... 1396386816

Same guy said Howland asking price was too high with Marquette you can say goodbye to him if thats the case.

I don't understand how Howland is demanding more than Shaka. I also don't understand how Shaka turns down UCLA and NCS and instead move to Wisconsin to take a job in a league coaches are fleeing.

Agree with your second point but the first, if true, seems obvious to me. Howland's track record is pretty sick.

[Walsh601]

Houston job is now open as well.

[HJS]

does Fogler have any idea about what candidate would be best for BC? Does he have any ties to the East Coast? Does he need these ties? I like the idea of a consultant, just not sure if a guy who spent his career in the SEC can relate to a small eastern seabood school.

Folger's from New York and started his career at Dematha. I would say he has a good understanding of the northeast.

Months ago I mentioned John Pelfrey as a potential candidate. My thought was that he was the top recruiter for the top program when Bates was in the SEC (which essentially is Dazoo's resume). Fogler consulting could reinforce him as a candidate. Further, Fogler's time in South Carolina may also mean that he is very familiar with Marshall (from his time at College of Charleston).

Really just reading tea leaves here from the little info Bates lets out.

[talon]

Hearing from multiple sources that Shaka Smart to Marquette is after all very likely to happen and happen soon.

http://twitter.com/jerrymeyer247/status ... 1396386816

Same guy said Howland asking price was too high with Marquette you can say goodbye to him if thats the case.

I don't understand how Howland is demanding more than Shaka. I also don't understand how Shaka turns down UCLA and NCS and instead move to Wisconsin to take a job in a league coaches are fleeing.

Shaka is from Wisconsin.

[BCHerbert]

Hearing from multiple sources that Shaka Smart to Marquette is after all very likely to happen and happen soon.

http://twitter.com/jerrymeyer247/status ... 1396386816

Same guy said Howland asking price was too high with Marquette you can say goodbye to him if thats the case.

I don't understand how Howland is demanding more than Shaka. I also don't understand how Shaka turns down UCLA and NCS and instead move to Wisconsin to take a job in a league coaches are fleeing.

Shaka is from Wisconsin.

He's from Madison. If Shaka wins at Marquette, he then waits for Ryan to retire at Wisconsin, and Shaka gets to go home and finish his career.

[ATLeagle]

Shaka might have overplayed his hand in the past by passing on NC State and UCLA. Maybe he realizes that those sorts of jobs don't keep coming, especially when there is a new flavor of the month. Jumping on Marquette gets him a raise and slight promotion. Plus if he does well there he can still be in line for a Kentucky/Duke/UNC job down the road.