Coaching Carousel (Basketball)
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Malone wouldn't play young developing guys in the NBA and now he'll be coaching college guys...this can't end well for UNC
They talked to Billy. I think he said no.
RabidDawgClassic
- Los Angeles, CA
He’s an Iowa native. From Iowa City, I believe. He’s where he wants to be.McCollom turning down UNC!!???
If that wasn’t about money, just wow
mattcoldagelli
- Script Illinois Enthusiast
BIG LIFE BIG STAGE BIG TEN
Given that the Bulls just fired AK it could be likely that Donovan (like everyone else) played them.
Portal's open - they're already late to the party
ChiefGritty
- Chicago, IL
He's no idiot. He's still gotta navigate a world without Stirtz and Iowa will be a lot more patient in that journey than UNC would.
Malone is without a doubt, 100%, most certainly a guy who has coached basketball before. So… yeah.
We also have Josh Whitman and they don’t and that matters big timeI’d argue that we are … In today’s landscape …
We certainly have better resources, better facility …
Salary is a wash …
And hey Michael Jordan reps our gear as well …
skyIdub
"I can't tell you. Secret."
I mean, props to him, but still....this is basketball coach career crazytime.
I can think of an explanation. A major job is becoming available next year one state over. If he wins this year at Iowa, he is very likely their first choice. That job might be significantly more desirable to him.
if he gets the 10 million contract , can he then afford a better plaid jacket ?
Alabama makes Nate Oats among 5 highest-paid coaches
Alabama coach Nate Oats has signed a new contract that will make him one of the five highest-paid college basketball coaches in the country.www.espn.com
Billy D supposedly said he couldn’t leave the Bulls until the season ended , which is a defacto ,” thanks , but no “
skyIdub
"I can't tell you. Secret."
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He should've been fired for real re-signing Donovan. Appreciate Wilbon's honesty.ESPN Chicago on Instagram: "Michael Wilbon GOES OFF on the Bulls Front Office IDIOCY! LINK TO FULL RANT: https://bit.ly/4c4feOt #ChicagoBulls #MichaelWilbon #WaddleAndSilvy #Cubs #CadeHorton #ChicagoSports"
9,709 likes, 413 comments - espn_chicago on April 6, 2026: "Michael Wilbon GOES OFF on the Bulls Front Office IDIOCY! LINK TO FULL RANT: https://bit.ly/4c4feOt #ChicagoBulls #MichaelWilbon #WaddleAndSilvy #Cubs #CadeHorton #ChicagoSports".
It's hires like this one UNC just made that makes an Illini fan appreciate where JW and BU have guided this program over the past 6-7 years. Continued appreciation to them!
MDchicago
- Lake Norman NC
I'm surprised but certainly not shocked by the Malone hire, particularly if they found themselves wanting a quick off ramp from the coaching search with the portal window opening (which seems to be the case).
With extra time on his hands post Nuggets, he has spent a fair bit of time around Chapel Hill over the past season with his daughter starting school there, so he has likely been meeting/interacting with key decision-makers for months before Hubert was let go. E.g., in this podcast from last October, he mentions he had been at the last six UNC practices. I didn't really know anything about him when I first watched this last fall, but it did pique my interest to learn more.
Don't have any idea whether or not it will work out (will obviously need great support), but don't think the analogies to the 70 something Belichick hire really fit (other than as a punch line) and won't be surprised if he proves to be an upgrade over Hubert.
With extra time on his hands post Nuggets, he has spent a fair bit of time around Chapel Hill over the past season with his daughter starting school there, so he has likely been meeting/interacting with key decision-makers for months before Hubert was let go. E.g., in this podcast from last October, he mentions he had been at the last six UNC practices. I didn't really know anything about him when I first watched this last fall, but it did pique my interest to learn more.
Don't have any idea whether or not it will work out (will obviously need great support), but don't think the analogies to the 70 something Belichick hire really fit (other than as a punch line) and won't be surprised if he proves to be an upgrade over Hubert.
Wait just a minute there, Buster. Are you trying to tell me that money isn't everything to everybody? Didn't we just settle this in another thread?
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