I think he'll bring back Iona to the success they had in the Jeff Ruland days (his playing days not coaching days). Interesting fact, when Ruland was player they beat eventual national champions Louisville in the regular season.
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Great hire by UIC
Shaka Smart is getting one more year.
It’s my opinion (living locally) that Texas’ woes are not Shaka’s woes. It’s systemic.
Old Face at a new school, soon to be Division 1?
https://www.wtvq.com/2020/03/30/for...ie-named-tarleton-head-mens-basketball-coach/
https://www.wtvq.com/2020/03/30/for...ie-named-tarleton-head-mens-basketball-coach/
If he's off the sauce, Billy G is a heck of a coach and one of the best recruiters in the business
SKane
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https://www.espn.com/mens-college-b...ois-hires-rob-jeter-head-men-basketball-coach
Rob Jeter hired at Western Illinois.
Rob Jeter hired at Western Illinois.
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...or when he's not being Billy G
https://collegebasketball.nbcsports...decision-to-hire-billy-gillispie-is-shameful/
Is anyone else surprised that coach Beilein has not found a job yet after both BC and Texas stood pat
Not me.
With the cash in his pocket he can wait as long as he wants. He probably has no interest in rebuilding so he'll wait for the perfect fit.
Might also need some time to distance himself from the thug issue.
He is going to wait for the right fit.
He would have listened to Texas, but Shaka got another year.
RedRocksIllini
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Not sure what he'll do. Seeing him on the BTN, it looked like that Cleveland job took about 15 years off him. If he wants to come back, I hope he gets a good gig. I've always admired him as a coach.
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Looks like Dee is being retained by Yaklich.
That's good news for Dee.
He had a lot of interest from other programs. Glad to see he stayed.
I think he may want to rest up as the NBA gig did not do any favors for him. Analyst next season, something like Wake Forest/Georgia Tech type of gig will open after that I believe. I could see him taking one of them or similiar type of school.
Joel Goodson
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Oy. Where's the face palm emoji? Beilein is being very selective. Smart move, IMO. Yes, he failed in the NBA, but I think that's done minor damage WRT getting a good college gig.
Yep, he is an elite college coach. He's proven that and he turned down many people already. He wants the right fit.
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DePaul brings back Leitao after four straight last place finishes in the Big East. It's like Shaka coming back, coaches that in normal years schools might be moving on from. Just a quick look at DePaul message boards and some unhappy fans. Anyone else who might have kept their job this year because of the uncertainty in the world right now?
https://www.espn.com/mens-college-b...est-parts-ways-basketball-coach-danny-manning
Landing spot for Beilein?
Landing spot for Beilein?
He’s been an elite coach for years. He’s not the first guy who struggled making the jump from coaching eager to learn teens to close minded millionaires.
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