Next year or this year will probably be Murphy's last. This thread is for you to put forth those coaches you think you'd like EMU to hire as our next men's basketball head coach and what qualities you would like to see.

Why not just re-resurrect one of the old threads?

I prefer successful HCs from lower levels. Here's an example.
https://dupanthers.com/coaches.aspx?rc=2...th=mbball. No D1 experience though.

As for P5 assistants, we've been unsuccessful with that the last 3 times we went that route - Barnes, Ramsey, and Murphy. Saadi Washington would be worth a look though. MAC background that currently coaches under one of the best.

Whoever it is he must be the right fit and must have the ability to build a program.

John Bowler. Legendary EMU player, coached Brandon Nazione at Des Moines Area CC, where he has done a great job.

Patrick Belein, family tree all about fundamentals and player improvement.

Lamonta Stone, get good local talent

How many times do we have to make a new thread on this topic? Until the day comes, lets just let it be...

Rick Pitino. KIDDING. Kind of.

(02-27-2019 03:19 PM)holybovine Wrote:  Rick Pitino. KIDDING. Kind of.

Float an offer. It's DI, he might listen...

(02-27-2019 01:55 PM)emu steve Wrote:  Why not just re-resurrect one of the old threads?

Because today is today and those are not revelant.

(02-27-2019 03:04 PM)easterneagles79 Wrote:  How many times do we have to make a new thread on this topic? Until the day comes, lets just let it be...

Because its becoming more likely with each passing game.

(02-27-2019 05:31 PM)emu79 Wrote:  

(02-27-2019 01:55 PM)emu steve Wrote:  Why not just re-resurrect one of the old threads?

Because today is today and those are not revelant.

Good idea. Old threads were good to read , once.

PG 6-2 McAdoo/ 5-10 Ellison/
SG 6-5 Silver/ 6-0 Parris
SF 6-7 Groce/ 6-6 Stevens
PF 6-8 Jones
C 6-11 Toure/ 6-9 King

Next Year’s depth chart for Murphy or new guy.

Biggest liability for next year will be
*Groce’s 3 point shooting
*Backup guards shooting in general
*Toure free throw shooting
*Toure foul trouble
*Bud Jones defensive quickness.

Some big potential problems, but not a horrible situation.

(02-27-2019 06:58 PM)RamyEMU Wrote:  PG 6-2 McAdoo/ 5-10 Ellison/
SG 6-5 Silver/ 6-0 Parris
SF 6-7 Groce/ 6-6 Stevens
PF 6-8 Jones
C 6-11 Toure/ 6-9 King

Next Year’s depth chart for Murphy or new guy.

Junior Senior heavy

(02-27-2019 06:58 PM)RamyEMU Wrote:  PG 6-2 McAdoo/ 5-10 Ellison/
SG 6-5 Silver/ 6-0 Parris
SF 6-7 Groce/ 6-6 Stevens
PF 6-8 Jones
C 6-11 Toure/ 6-9 King

Next Year’s depth chart for Murphy or new guy.

Yikes. Expect some JUCOs, especially at forward.

Groce and McAdoo have the talent to shoulder the scoring load, and Silver has shown some glimpses. I don't know where else we will get points from, though. It will probably be an ugly season, no matter who is coaching, which is why it's the perfect time for a change.

(02-27-2019 06:58 PM)RamyEMU Wrote:  PG 6-2 McAdoo/ 5-10 Ellison/
SG 6-5 Silver/ 6-0 Parris
SF 6-7 Groce/ 6-6 Stevens
PF 6-8 Jones
C 6-11 Toure/ 6-9 King

Next Year’s depth chart for Murphy or new guy.

There would likely be a mass exodus of transfers out should they make a change, as is the norm with college basketball.

(02-28-2019 06:05 PM)vannzee Wrote:  

(02-27-2019 06:58 PM)RamyEMU Wrote:  PG 6-2 McAdoo/ 5-10 Ellison/
SG 6-5 Silver/ 6-0 Parris
SF 6-7 Groce/ 6-6 Ste
PF 6-8 Jones
C 6-11 Toure/ 6-9 King

Next Year’s depth chart for Murphy or new guy.

There would likely be a mass exodus of transfers out should they make a change, as is the norm with college basketball.

I am not so sure. I am no body language expert, but sitting directly behind the home bench I observe a lot. I am not convinced there is a lot of player admiration/respect for this coach. I observe much more player interaction with Coach Cline.

any thoughts on this coach as a candidate, Oakland program is down trend:

https://goldengrizzlies.com/staff.aspx?staff=167

https://mgoblue.com/coaches.aspx?rc=4017&path=mbball

https://msuspartans.com/coaches.aspx?rc=750&path=mbball