Duke is going to promote Capel

3/25/2013 1:20:28 PM

Collins to Northwestern is just about a sure thing

3/25/2013 1:43:52 PM

http://ucla.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1487437

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" The Dream Candidates The coaches below have a solid resume, are believed to be realistic options and fit the mold of what UCLA is looking for in a coach, bottom line. Billy Donovan 1. Billy Donovan - Florida HC Good Fit - Donovan would be the biggest splash UCLA could make in this coaching search. He's still relatively young at age 47, he's a proven winner with two national championships and multiple deep Tournament runs under his belt, and he's a heck of a recruiter. Landing him would be UCLA's Holy Grail this hoops offseason. Bad Fit - He's been at Florida for nearly two decades, he perennially has national championship caliber teams, he's making outstanding money and he's turned down NBA jobs before. There aren't too many reasons why he'd leave Florida for UCLA. Reported Contract - Donovan is reportedly making around $3.5 million per year. The Latest on his connection with UCLA (3/24) - Donovan's team is still in the NCAA Tournament and he likely will not have a comment on the job opening for several days - if not weeks. 2. Shaka Smart - VCU HC Good Fit - Smart has taken VCU to four-straight 27-plus-win seasons, an NCAA Final Four and two more NCAA Tournaments after that. If he can do that there, imagine what he can do in Westwood. At 35 years old, he's young, innovative and can relate to recruits in any part of the country - especially Los Angeles. He also plays the style of basketball UCLA fans want to see, and UCLA could give him a significant raise without breaking the bank for him. Bad Fit - Smart has been linked with virtually every job opening in the last two years, and he's turned them all down. Plus, he doesn't have West Coast ties and outside of four great years at VCU, his resume isn't the best on this list. Reported Contract - Without incentives, Smart is reportedly making $1.15 million per year. The Latest on his connection with UCLA (3/25) -There's been a somewhat significant update with his connection to UCLA. Click here to read it on Bruin Tracks. 3. Brad Stevens - Butler HC Good Fit- See Smart above. Stevens has turned Butler into a powerhouse, taking it deep into the NCAA Tournament multiple times in his career. He's also a young 36, has a personality that would mesh well with fans, boosters and Los Angeles media members, and he too would come at a price that wouldn't require UCLA to back up the truck on his lawn. Bad Fit- Like Smart, he's been linked to just about every job opening in the last few years, and has turned them all down. He also lacks West Coast ties, doesn't have a track record of recruiting or coaching high-major players, and reportedly loves his job and his home in Indiana. Reported Contract- Stevens is reportedly making $1 million per year. The Latest on his connection with UCLA (3/24) - Stevens likely isn't going anywhere, destined to be basketball's version of Boise State's Chris Peterson. Still, Stevens has offered no public comments on the UCLA job at this time. 4. Rick Pitino - Louisville HC Good Fit - Much like Donovan, Pitino has it all: the rings, the high-major recruiting track record, the ability to deal with big-time media - everything. Pitino is a proven winner who can take big programs to all-time highs. Bad Fit - Pitino has built a powerhouse at Louisville, owning some of the best players, facilities and coaches in the nation. Plus, it would cost UCLA about double what it would probably like to pay a new coach to land him. Reported Contract - Pitino is reportedly making around $4 million per year. The Latest on his connection with UCLA (3/24) - Pitino's team is still very much alive in the NCAA Tournament, and it's likely he won't comment on the UCLA job until much after his team gets eliminated. 5. Bill Self - Kanas HC Good Fit - Just like Pitino and Donovan, Self is a proven winner at a high-major, blueblood basketball school. He has national championships on his resume, and outside of Kentucky, there aren't many programs in the country that recruit better than his Kanas squads. Bad Fit - Also just like Pitino and Donovan, there's no real incentive for Self to leave his current situation. One of the most dominant coaches in college basketball, Self is making great money, hauling in big-time recruits and filling his gym with fans game in and game out. Reported Contract - Self is reportedly making around $3.85 million per year. The Latest on his connection with UCLA (3/24) - With his team still going strong in the NCAA Tournament, there likely won't be any comments on the UCLA job for days and weeks to come."

[Edited on March 26, 2013 at 11:36 AM. Reason : LOL]

3/26/2013 11:35:54 AM

Surprised they didn't add Roy Williams and Coach K to that list.

3/26/2013 11:41:59 AM

We're #6 again!

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" 6. Mark Gottfried - N.C. State HC Good Fit - A long-time UCLA assistant coach, Gottfried has roots in Westwood. After spending eight seasons with the Bruins two decades ago, he knows the recruiting landscape and the L.A. media market. Gottfried is also a proven recruiter and plays the style of basketball that Bruins fans would like to see. Bad Fit - Despite having several big name players, Gottfried's teams haven't always performed up to par, highlighted by this week's NCAA Tournament. Gottfried also had several underwhelming years at Alabama, and wouldn't be as big of a name as the aforementioned five coaches. Reported Contract - Gottfried reportedly makes $1.95 million per year. The Latest on his connection with UCLA (3/24) - Per a source close to Gottfried, the N.C. State head coach is very interested in the UCLA job. It remains to be seen if the feeling is mutual, however."

3/26/2013 12:01:22 PM

sorta sad that shmoozing with the LA media appears to be a major component of what they're looking for in their next coach

3/26/2013 12:18:42 PM

I mean, that isn't far off from our fanbase

3/26/2013 12:25:05 PM

^ Eh...it's definitely a different level. I mean...there were a few delusional idiots that thought Donovan was a possibility...and there was always the Rick Barnes lovefest because he was from the area and hated UNC. But we definitely didn't even think of Pitino or Self.

Other than that, I don't think any major program looking at Smart and Stevens is delusional. At least it wasn't when we were doing our search...but now that they've turned down a ton of jobs it might look like a reach.

3/26/2013 12:31:38 PM

Quote :

"owning some of the best players"

3/26/2013 12:35:12 PM

Doesn't Shaka Flaka Flame have roots in the midwest, like Wisconsin or something. If so, Minnesota could be a great fit since he gets reunited with his old AD from VCU.

3/26/2013 12:36:13 PM

Quote :

"PER A SOURCE"

3/26/2013 12:48:30 PM

Ron Wellman publicly reaffirmed support for Bzdelik today.

3/26/2013 7:16:10 PM

Jesus and I thought our coaching search was ridiculous haha

3/26/2013 7:35:45 PM

Buffalo hires Bobby Hurley

3/26/2013 10:29:13 PM

Quote :

"Per a source close to Gottfried, the N.C. State head coach is very interested in the UCLA job."

i don't think we really needed a source to tell us that.

3/26/2013 10:37:58 PM

Pastner again clarifies that he is staying at Memphis, in spite of not having any other job offers...

3/26/2013 11:24:27 PM

Gott leaves, warren, leslie, brown leave early and our recruits decommit.

That would complete the nc state shit trifecta

3/27/2013 1:13:14 AM

Leslie and Brown are leaving anyway. Their replacements won't be nearly as good, but hopefully they will act like they give a damn on defense and don't not turn it over so much. I'm looking forward to the change. It'll be more fun to watch a mediocre team that gives 100% effort than a super-talented team that dicks around more often than not. I'm sure I'll feel differently after Duke and UNC rape us and we are struggling to qualify for the NIT.

Warren would be dumb to leave and hope that he sneaks into the first round, when he'll be the focal point of the offense no matter who is coaching next season.

If Gottfried wants to chase after coeds in Westwood, fuck him. I can't blame him, but fuck him anyway. I doubt UCLA sinks that low, but maybe they get really desperate and pay us $4 mil to take Gottfried off our hands. If he's gone, hopefully we get a guy who can actually coach defense.

[Edited on March 27, 2013 at 2:56 AM. Reason : 2]

3/27/2013 2:51:52 AM

Quote :

"Leslie and Brown are leaving anyway. Their replacements won't be nearly as good, but hopefully they will act like they give a damn on defense and don't not turn it over so much."

Leslie being replaced by Warren and Brown being replaced by Lewis isn't really much of a drop off. Warren is already a better basketball player than Leslie has ever been, although he'll never be the athletic freak CJ is. Lewis is as good a distributor as Brown, maybe better. He will have to gain some weight to become a better defender, but that doesn't bother me.

Also,
GOTT'S GOIN BACK TO CALI, CALI, CALI
HE'S GOIN BACK TO CALI...I DON'T THINK SO

3/27/2013 10:25:11 AM

Woo Hoo!!!

http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/blog/eye-on-college-basketball/21959144/northwestern-will-hire-chris-collins


As a diehard NU fan, I'm very happy (and very shocked) with this hire!

3/27/2013 1:38:44 PM

after this marquee win over La Salle, looks like Gregg is gonna be the next mid-major coach to turn down the UCLA job

3/29/2013 12:24:59 AM

They are retarded if they don't go after Buzz Williams. Guy is going to be an elite coach very soon..

3/29/2013 8:20:06 AM

Buzz is too nice

he needs to get some dickhead in him

3/29/2013 9:46:36 AM

~

3/29/2013 10:01:05 AM

3/29/2013 12:31:28 PM

I'm sure Stevens isn't going to UCLA, but that tweets means absolutely nothing. Just like Gottfried's.

3/29/2013 12:32:57 PM

Another Friday and Bzdelik is still employed.

3/29/2013 12:47:36 PM

http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/9111901/brad-stevens-staying-butler-ucla-overtures


"I'm the coach at Butler"

well, no shit, Mr. Stevens

3/29/2013 12:47:37 PM

^^ didn't wellman reaffirm support for Bz recently?

[Edited on March 29, 2013 at 12:53 PM. Reason : .]

3/29/2013 12:53:17 PM

He did come out saying Bz is under contract for several more years and he likes the direction the program is going. Bz must have some dirt on the Wake Forest Athletic department b/c that clown should be shown the door.

3/29/2013 1:42:39 PM

He and Ron Wellman should have been fired the day Bzdelik was hired.

quite possibly the worst basketball coach the ACC has ever seen.

3/29/2013 1:47:17 PM

But if you take out all the losses, they're undefeated.

3/29/2013 1:52:22 PM

Steve Alford. UCLA

3/30/2013 11:36:12 AM

Just heard that on the radio. Maybe we can get 3-4 recruiting classes in a row now

3/30/2013 11:40:38 AM

Updated:

Grand Canyon U Russ Pennell Dan Majerle (Phoenix Suns)
Northwestern Bill Carmody Chris Collins (Duke)
Missouri - Kansas City Matt Brown Kareem Richardson (Louisville)
Cal State - Northridge Bobby Braswell
Buffalo Reggie Witherspoon
Siena Mitch Buonaguro
San Jose State George Nessman Dave Wojcik (Boise State)
Drake Mark Phelps Ray Giacoletti (Gonzaga)
Ball State Bill Taylor
Old Dominion Blaine Taylor
Hofstra Mo Cassara
Chattanooga John Shulman
Campbell Robbie Laing
Fairleigh Dickenson Greg Vetrone
Furman Jeff Jackson
Longwood Mike Gillian
UCLA Ben Howland Steve Alford (New Mexico)
Cal State Fullerton Andy Newman Dedrique Taylor (Arizona State)
Georgia Southern Charlton Young Mark Byington (Virginia Tech)
Minnesota Tubby Smith
Southern Cal Kevin O'Neill

[Edited on March 30, 2013 at 12:02 PM. Reason : ,]

3/30/2013 11:57:32 AM

I cannot believe UCLA hired Alford. Terrible, terrible hire.

3/30/2013 4:56:05 PM

in related news, Herb adds to his coaching tree

fork 'em

3/30/2013 6:37:00 PM

and Bobby Hurley is officially Buffalo's new coach. missed that one

3/30/2013 6:38:24 PM

enfield to USC

4/1/2013 11:06:29 PM

I'm actually very shocked by that.


bout time to update the list

4/1/2013 11:07:32 PM

Tubby Smith to Texas Tech

4/2/2013 6:47:58 AM

Rutgers job may be available soon.

4/2/2013 3:10:59 PM

Quote :

"quite possibly the worst basketball coach the ACC has ever seen."

As much as I hate to say it, Sidney Lowe is right there with him. The difference between Buzzdicklick and Lowe is that Lowe at least brought in some talent, but still sucked. Dicklick cannot even recruit that well.



[Edited on April 2, 2013 at 3:56 PM. Reason : V touche...]

4/2/2013 3:46:14 PM

he's brought in 6 four-stars, and 8 guys who were top-25 at their respective positions

we're not talking all-americans here, but it's not like they were all scrubs

4/2/2013 3:50:41 PM

bzdelik > lowe.

sorry, it's true.

sidney lowe is the worst head coach in the history of basketball.

4/2/2013 3:55:46 PM

Bz has actually recruited well relative to program resources and performance. Coaching and keeping them for four years is a different story.

4/2/2013 6:03:10 PM

Hey guys, heard you were talking about worst ACC coaches

4/2/2013 10:07:14 PM

shocker.... Mike Rice out at Rutgers

4/3/2013 10:13:35 AM

http://espn.go.com/new-york/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/9128825/rutgers-scarlet-knights-fire-coach-mike-rice-wake-video-scandal

i'm sure it'll all blow over...

4/3/2013 10:39:12 AM

I giggle every time ESPN says "he threw balls at his players" #sophomorichumor

4/3/2013 10:41:18 AM