(03-22-2017 10:31 AM)Pimpa Wrote:  So the question is, does he go young like he did with Rhoades and find a hungry assistant from an up and coming program, or does he go with someone more established? Does he give Tom Crean a call, given the success that he had at Marquette while it was a member of CUSA?

Please, I hope not. First, look up Creaning. He did it at Marquette... he continued it at Indiana. I don't want that brought to Rice University.

Second, I think he's a slimeball. There are multiple videos of him yelling at opposing players as the attempt shots in front of his bench. If he loses, it's a guaranteed blow-by in the handshake line. Not a class act at all...

But finally, I don't think he's a very good basketball coach. Good to great recruiter... yes. But in terms of developing players or in-game coaching he is far behind many other coaches.

(03-22-2017 01:04 PM)RiceLad15 Wrote:  

(03-21-2017 11:20 PM)kinderowl Wrote:  

(03-21-2017 10:52 PM)Rice93 Wrote:  

(03-21-2017 10:47 PM)WIowl Wrote:  

(03-21-2017 10:01 PM)Tiki Owl Wrote:  Certainly should be strongly considered.

He had success at Sam Houston, but is barely over 0.500 at UL-Lafayette. He is also 58 and may want to finish his career at ULL.

I think our current position really requires a youthful, high-energy coach.

A violation of the ADEA if approached in such manner.

Is it if the application isn't open to the public?

Yes. Disfavoring a person due to age (protected at 40 and over) is a violation of law whether the job is posted, applications are taken, only a handful of candidates are found by a headhunter, or hiring from within, etc.

The guy down at TAMU-CC seems to be doing a pretty good job. And he's a Rice alum.

(03-22-2017 06:37 PM)Eat More Vole Wrote:  The guy down at TAMU-CC seems to be doing a pretty good job. And he's a Rice alum.

Check your facts. You got alum part right. But he's been a HC for 21 years and has never taken a team to the NCAA tournament. If that's acceptable to you, I question your standards.

Or do you prefer just stirring up stuff?

Quote:Adam Coleman‏ @RiceChron
Was able to confirm @KHOUSportsMatt report from a source that Scott Pera has indeed interviewed for the Rice men's basketball job.

https://mobile.twitter.com/MarkBermanFox...gr%5Etweet

Pera will be named head coach

(03-23-2017 09:04 AM)westsidewolf1989 Wrote:  https://mobile.twitter.com/MarkBermanFox...gr%5Etweet

Pera will be named head coach

Quote:@MarkBermanFox26
While sources say @RiceBasketball expected 2name assoc head coach Scott Pera as Owls head coach,school officials say no offer has been made

(03-23-2017 09:04 AM)westsidewolf1989 Wrote:  https://mobile.twitter.com/MarkBermanFox...gr%5Etweet

Pera will be named head coach

Good. I don't know a lot about him, but he obviously has a great relationship with (former) Coach Rhoades, seems to have the trust of the team, and is a mentor to James Harden. A couple other highlights from his bio - he was named the best assistant coach in the Ivy league in 2013 and 2014 and the best high school coach in southern california in 2003 & 2006. He coached high school state champions in both Pennsylvania and California. I hope he intends to run a similar style of basketball and I hope he can bring on a strong supporting staff!

(03-23-2017 09:13 AM)mrbig Wrote:  

(03-23-2017 09:04 AM)westsidewolf1989 Wrote:  https://mobile.twitter.com/MarkBermanFox...gr%5Etweet

Pera will be named head coach

Good. I don't know a lot about him, but he obviously has a great relationship with (former) Coach Rhoades, seems to have the trust of the team, and is a mentor to James Harden. A couple other highlights from his bio - he was named the best assistant coach in the Ivy league in 2013 and 2014 and the best high school coach in southern california in 2003 & 2006. He coached high school state champions in both Pennsylvania and California. I hope he intends to run a similar style of basketball and I hope he can bring on a strong supporting staff!

He was the lead recruiter at ASU before Rice.

Just my opinion, but this is a very good decision. My understanding is that JK was prepared for this situation and had a pretty clear understanding of where he wanted to go. I think there was a momentary delay to make sure to touch all of the bases. Scott can clearly handle the job as an "X & O" leader and he will move us forward.

I agree. I think this is a great outcome for the Owls, will provide continuity and hopefully result in maximizing player retention.

(03-23-2017 10:19 AM)Tomball Owl Wrote:  I agree. I think this is a great outcome for the Owls, will provide continuity and hopefully result in maximizing player retention.

A good choice for many good reasons

Quote:Mark Berman‏ @MarkBermanFox26
.@JHarden13 on Rice ass't Scott Pera expected to be named @RiceBasketball head coach: "Great mentor,great coach.He deserves an opportunity"
@JHarden13 pulling for @RiceBasketball ass't Scott Pera to be named the Owls head coach: "It'd be a dream come true for him."

https://twitter.com/MarkBermanFox26/stat...1566345220

I'd really like for him to keep Brent Scott somehow. Hopefully, the bskb alumni are talking to BB

(03-23-2017 01:49 PM)texowl2 Wrote:  I'd really like for him to keep Brent Scott somehow. Hopefully, the bskb alumni are talking to BB

It's already been announced that Brent is going to VCU with Mike.

It's officially been announced on Twitter!

It's official: https://twitter.com/RiceAthletics/status...5642466304 . Team seems pretty happy, especially Egor

(03-23-2017 03:05 PM)07owl Wrote:  It's official: https://twitter.com/RiceAthletics/status...5642466304 . Team seems pretty happy, especially Egor

Team appears overjoyed. That's a very positive development. Kuddos for Dr. K for acting quickly in an effort to mitigate the potential losses.

Marcus Jackson looks pretty happy too. Although I recall Sean Obi being at Mike Rhoades' press conference only to announce days later he was leaving.