04-01-2020, 06:05 PM
04-01-2020, 11:16 PM
Casey Shaw joined the Grand Canyon men's basketball program as an assistant coach in April 2020.
Shaw coached alongside Drew for three years at Vanderbilt after a successful extended playing career. With a 6-foot-10 frame, Shaw helped develop Vandy's post players.
"I could not be more excited to be joining Coach Drew and the Lopes men's basketball program," Shaw said. "GCU offers an incredibly attractive opportunity for prospective student-athletes. From the degree variety to the student support and atmosphere — GCU is a basketball sleeping giant. And on top of that, I love the faith-based mission of the school, and I am thrilled to be able to jump on board with what the Lord is doing in and through GCU."
Shaw was a four-year standout at Toledo. He capped his career with an Academic All-America honor as a senior while ranking among the top five in program history in career blocked shots (107) and rebounds (871) and top 10 in scoring (1,562).
Shaw's name was called in the 1998 NBA Draft as a second-round selection of the Philadelphia 76ers. He spent his rookie season with the 76ers in 1998-99 before transitioning to a long-term pro career internationally. In sum, he played 13 seasons professionally spanning from the NBA to Italy to Spain.
"Coming from the SEC, Casey has recruited at a very high level, as he signed Vanderbilt's first ever McDonald's All-American and assisted on signing four other top-70 ranked players," Drew said. "Being a former professional player, Casey has a unique ability to relate to student-athletes while also specializing in the development of big men."
https://gculopes.com/staff-directory/casey-shaw/532
Shaw coached alongside Drew for three years at Vanderbilt after a successful extended playing career. With a 6-foot-10 frame, Shaw helped develop Vandy's post players.
"I could not be more excited to be joining Coach Drew and the Lopes men's basketball program," Shaw said. "GCU offers an incredibly attractive opportunity for prospective student-athletes. From the degree variety to the student support and atmosphere — GCU is a basketball sleeping giant. And on top of that, I love the faith-based mission of the school, and I am thrilled to be able to jump on board with what the Lord is doing in and through GCU."
Shaw was a four-year standout at Toledo. He capped his career with an Academic All-America honor as a senior while ranking among the top five in program history in career blocked shots (107) and rebounds (871) and top 10 in scoring (1,562).
Shaw's name was called in the 1998 NBA Draft as a second-round selection of the Philadelphia 76ers. He spent his rookie season with the 76ers in 1998-99 before transitioning to a long-term pro career internationally. In sum, he played 13 seasons professionally spanning from the NBA to Italy to Spain.
"Coming from the SEC, Casey has recruited at a very high level, as he signed Vanderbilt's first ever McDonald's All-American and assisted on signing four other top-70 ranked players," Drew said. "Being a former professional player, Casey has a unique ability to relate to student-athletes while also specializing in the development of big men."
https://gculopes.com/staff-directory/casey-shaw/532
04-02-2020, 06:46 AM
Drew and Casey got a bad deal at Vandy. Malcolm Turner, the AD that forced them out, is now canned after just a year in that position. Candice Storey Lee has replaced Turner. She seemed to be a very good choice. Wouldn't mind seeing the 'Dores on the Rockets FB and BB future schedules.
04-04-2020, 05:21 AM
(04-02-2020 06:46 AM)Boca Rocket Wrote: [ -> ]Drew and Casey ...Wouldn't mind seeing the 'Dores on the Rockets FB and BB future schedules.
My knee jerk is to say I wouldn't want UToledo anywhere near GCU athletically and more certainly academically. THeir attempts to move back to non-profit without giving up the profit do not scream ethical. Like these sports high schools, they may be the future but keeping the dollar away from intellectual freedom so necessary to the operation of a University is the risk.
04-04-2020, 05:45 AM
(04-04-2020 05:21 AM)eastisbest Wrote: [ -> ](04-02-2020 06:46 AM)Boca Rocket Wrote: [ -> ]Drew and Casey ...Wouldn't mind seeing the 'Dores on the Rockets FB and BB future schedules.
My knee jerk is to say I wouldn't want UToledo anywhere near GCU athletically and more certainly academically. THeir attempts to move back to non-profit without giving up the profit do not scream ethical. Like these sports high schools, they may be the future but keeping the dollar away from intellectual freedom so necessary to the operation of a University is the risk.
What's that got to do with having Vanderbilt on Toledo's schedule?
04-04-2020, 05:59 AM
(04-04-2020 05:45 AM)Boca Rocket Wrote: [ -> ](04-04-2020 05:21 AM)eastisbest Wrote: [ -> ](04-02-2020 06:46 AM)Boca Rocket Wrote: [ -> ]Drew and Casey ...Wouldn't mind seeing the 'Dores on the Rockets FB and BB future schedules.
My knee jerk is to say I wouldn't want UToledo anywhere near GCU athletically and more certainly academically. THeir attempts to move back to non-profit without giving up the profit do not scream ethical. Like these sports high schools, they may be the future but keeping the dollar away from intellectual freedom so necessary to the operation of a University is the risk.
What's that got to do with having Vanderbilt on Toledo's schedule?
I thought you were still talking about Shaw. I wouldn't have known a "dore" from a "door."