2017 Coaching Carousel

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Tevo

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Wilmette, IL
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cam said:
I would be fine with keeping Groce if he made staff changes . He has the top class in the conference, so his recruiting is strong with no success to show recruits. I think an Xs and Os guy could help and I would be fine with that. I really believe the problems of no point guard have now been fixed and we are on our way. Tate and Abrams even though I like them both have just not given us anything this year and JCL has had a rough year shooting, only the last 6 or 7 games with the emergence of Lucas have we had any guard play at all and that's why we are 5-9. I do think he will probably be let go . Quality guy
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Staff changes like if he hired Kevin Keatts to do all of the coaching, and he just handled recruits? I can get on board with that...
 
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jrichisamazing

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Jkat00 said:
This guy will not be the next Illinois coach.
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So you just said Whitman keeps his circle tight and there will likely be no early leaks....but then you give us some insider info?:huh:
 
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Jkat00

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Champaign, IL
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jrichisamazing said:
So you just said Whitman keeps his circle tight and there will likely be no early leaks....but then you give us some insider info?:huh:
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I meant leaks as in who IS going to be the next coach. :D
 
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Illiini

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In the land of the Nittany Lion
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Here's a what if: What if JW sez JG has my full faith and confidence and I'm going to keep him?
 
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WARDFORTHREE

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There is a zero percent chance Groce is back. Those of influence around the program have made that clear. As an AD, you have to listen. I have a good feeling our next coach will be someone nobody is mentioning. He will have past NBA experience and a reputation as a stand up guy.
 
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pruman91

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Paducah, Ky
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Mr. Jeff Van Gundy....come on down ....you are the next contestant in the $$$ is right..
 
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jrichisamazing said:
But are his x's and o's bad or does he not have the right players to execute it properly? I personally see a completely different set of players coming in next year than what has been recruited so far. And add Lucas and Kipper to that list of different players.
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If it's players not fitting the system then that is his fault. He has been here for 4 years. With that being said, I somewhat agree with you that the players coming in are different and seem to fit his system better.
 
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FeelTheLovie

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2DEEP said:
If it's players not fitting the system then that is his fault. He has been here for 4 years. With that being said, I somewhat agree with you that the players coming in are different and seem to fit his system better.
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It's time to start hoping these players fit the next system, the gro(ce)ss era of Illini basketball is coming to its end soon.
 
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FatGreg

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Based on what Ward and Jkat are saying, here are a few guesses: Mike Brown, Rod Strickland, Anthony Grant, Tony Bennett, Lord Jeff Van Gundy, Phil Jackson, Julius Erving, Dan Majerle, Tim Duncan, Luc Longley.
 
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TCTORNADO

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This is not a "stand up" guy by any means.
 

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FatGreg

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Maybe Billy Donovan with Anthony Grant, Mo Cheeks, and Monty Williams as assistants?!
 
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BananaShampoo

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Captain 'Paign
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Lon has past NBA experience and is a stand up guy. ;)

I know it wont be him, though (though he did really enjoy himself some Timpone's pizza).

Would love for it to be Billy D. I'm a bit less enamored with "The Mayor" as some are.
 
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Madprof

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WARDFORTHREE said:
There is a zero percent chance Groce is back. Those of influence around the program have made that clear. As an AD, you have to listen. I have a good feeling our next coach will be someone nobody is mentioning. He will have past NBA experience and a reputation as a stand up guy.
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This is more of an aside than a legit name, but I'm surprised Mark Jackson isn't coaching somewhere. Perhaps the "reputation" issue? Not that he doesn't have a great gig.
 
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SescIllini

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When Damonte was being recruited, he met with both Whitman and Groce if I remember correctly. The thought back then was that Whitman was giving Groce a vote of confidence so the recruits would know he would coach them on Day 1.


I think things have changed in the sense that negatives regarding Groce and staff had been confirmed this year. If Whitman gave his word, the only way I see Groce staying if Whitman gets to hire two big named and experienced coaches to introduce a scheme (defense, offense), player/skill development, and recruiting.


Too much re-work IMHO so I think he is gone, with possibly Walker (rightfully) being retained.
 
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