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I wish we were hiring Larry Brown, but looks like it isn't happening.

As great as Brown is (and he IS great), we'll be okay as long as we hire another solid former HC to be the staff version on Cal's Robic..

Some names I like (most I like less than Brown, but still):

- The one I REALLY like - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Crews
- He learned from Knight / Majerus, and he has 28 years of HC experience.
- He took two teams with Majerus' players to the tourney, so he can coach.
- He flamed out with his own players, so he can't recruit.
- I see this as Penny / Miller / Madlock recruit, Penny tells Crews what to draw up, and Crews executes Penny's vision.
- He's 64 and likely not getting another HC shot, but he loves the game and knows hard nosed defense. I think he'd be a better pick in some ways than Brown.

Others who are worth a call.

- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trent_Johnson
- Successful at most stops, experienced.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruiser_Flint
- Won at Drexel for a while, downside is he is a former Cal guy, not sure I want Cal guys on staff in this recruiting cycle.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Donlon
- Would he leave Northwestern?
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Thompson_III
- legacy, might be able to help some half court motions, would open DC recruiting
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thad_Matta
- Probably won't take it, waiting for a HC job he likes, basically turned down Georgia
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Brady_(basketball)
- knows the area won some games at Samford / LSU
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andy_Kennedy_(basketball)
- LOL why not?

Would have loved to have called Rob Jeter... but he just went to Minny...
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rob_Jeter assistant under Pearl...

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1. From Hometown Tiger (hat tip)

- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larry_Shyatt
- two 5 year HC gigs (Clemson / Wyoming)
- Now a Dallas Assistant, would a college assistant pay as much as a NBA assistant?
- this doesn't look helpful... https://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/assis...KO0,26.htm

- http://seminoles.com/staff/stan-jones/
- Never been a HC it looks like, but 22 years as a top assistant ain't shabby...
- Memphis alum.. would he come home?

I'll also add...

- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larry_Eustachy
- He's a great coach, needs to rehab his brand
- A head assistant job might make the nut.
- Worth a thought...

<<< Edit #2 9:20p on 4/12 >>>

Hat tip to WColt45

- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Roccaforte
- 5 years HC at Lamar
- Works under Buzz at VT now, also a former Cal guy
- supposedly a great recruiter

Still, not a bad choice. I'll add to initial post

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Hat tip to UofMemphis

- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stan_Heath
- HC at 3 stops (Kent, Ark, USF) for a total of 13 years.
- Current G League HC

- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Hewitt
- HC at 3 stops (Siena, GT, Mason) for a total of 18 years
- Currently available

Hat tip to dannyb73

- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Waters
- HC at 3 stops (Kent, Rutgers, Cleveland St) for a total of 21 years
- Currently retired (66 yo)

Hat tip to steves

- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murry_Bartow
- HC at 3 stops (UAB, ETSU, USF - interim) for a total 18 years + 1 interim half year
- Currently available (EDIT Sat 4/14: Now a UCLA assistant, so he's out)

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Hat tip to Tigertrails / gusrob

- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Lucas_II
- he's only been a HC in the pros, not in D1 (I prefer a guy with D1 experience), but he's both an icon and a respected figure.
- Oddly, this would make the Brown hire of a consultant gig a little more palatable...

Hat tip to Joe1

- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_Patsos
- 14 year HC at Loyola (MD) and Siena, right around .500
- resigned under allegations of poor behavior, call him a budget rehab hire (see Eustachy above)

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- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Westhead
- Legendary, but 79 and hasn't coached in three years
- Would there even be mutual interest between Penny and Westhead?
- What a history though... I'm not a fan of hiring, but I AM a fan of Westhead.

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Lists to think about:

Coaching changes 2017:
http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-basketb...suz5gi9nia

Coaching changes 2016:
https://www.cbssports.com/college-basket...g-changes/

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Who do you think would be a good lead assistant / AHC?

Honestly, at this point, everyone other than LB is such a stepdown it is hard to even start really considering who else.

Tom Bowen should get the job since he obviously thinks he can do better.

At this point, anyone else would be a huge letdown to the fanbase. Larry Brown serving as an assistant for Memphis is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Memphis would be able to recruit on an entirely different level, win for the school, and develop NBA ready players.

Thad Matta struggles with floor coaching. Forte seemed to be recruiting. No
No Cal guys. Bruiser = No.

Jim Crews...sure. Makes sense.
John Thompson 3.....not my favorite but sure. Makes sense.

Enjoyed your list very much. I'd give CBU's HC Rick Neinaber a call.
I'm torn on whether or not Johnny Jones would be good assistant in this situation. Might be worth a call. Would he leave a Nevada program on the upswing?

Maybe it's not over yet. Maybe this was a test balloon.

Nolan Richardson

(04-12-2018 02:43 PM)snowtiger Wrote: [ -> ]Maybe it's not over yet. Maybe this was a test balloon.

Yeah, I was kinda wanting to get the cake and eat it too.

Stan Jones, Steve Roccoforte, Cyprien (already has a good gig), Pitino (kidding, obviously), Johnny Jones, Nick Van Excel, Thad Matta

(04-12-2018 02:22 PM)memtigbb Wrote: [ -> ]Honestly, at this point, everyone other than LB is such a stepdown it is hard to even start really considering who else.

(04-12-2018 02:39 PM)BengalProwl Wrote: [ -> ]At this point, anyone else would be a huge letdown to the fanbase. Larry Brown serving as an assistant for Memphis is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Memphis would be able to recruit on an entirely different level, win for the school, and develop NBA ready players.

Oh Jesus Christ if he were that good he would be a HC somewhere or on somebody's staff already

(04-12-2018 02:24 PM)Rodney Carney Wrote: [ -> ]Tom Bowen should get the job since he obviously thinks he can do better.

BOOM ^^^ THIS

(04-12-2018 02:57 PM)MemphisFan95 Wrote: [ -> ]

(04-12-2018 02:39 PM)BengalProwl Wrote: [ -> ]At this point, anyone else would be a huge letdown to the fanbase. Larry Brown serving as an assistant for Memphis is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Memphis would be able to recruit on an entirely different level, win for the school, and develop NBA ready players.

Oh Jesus Christ if he were that good he would be a HC somewhere or on somebody's staff already

Seriously?

Johnny Jones= a huge NO Thanks

I want Larry "The Legend" Brown.

Mark Price needs a job.

Norman Dale

MArk Price
Jeff Lebo

(04-12-2018 02:24 PM)Rodney Carney Wrote: [ -> ]Tom Bowen should get the job since he obviously thinks he can do better.

Lol!!

Saul's available