No, Oregon lost an assistant who became Head Coach at DePaul.
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If you're talking about Moser, he was just hired to help coach the women's team. Prior to that, Crutchfield was hired to replace Stubblefield for the men's team. Unfortunately, neither hire likely tells us much about what's going on with Mennenga.I'd like to see at least two alums on staff. Chester and maybe Roger Powell or Brian Randle. James Augustine, who just concluded his pro career, wants to get into coaching. Maybe start him the Basketball Ops position assuming he can teach big-man footwork and post moves.
Oregon just hired a new assistant coach. Does that mean Mennenga is coming here(Mennenga is still listed as an assistant.) If Oregon wants keep Mennenga he will be expensive as Phil Knight will likely spend the money to keep him.
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Not even sure Mennenga would be AHC here either, if Young signs on.
2020FF and JFG thanks for clarifying. Gentry is exhibit number 1 regarding the Siren song: it's calling him home to his Alma Mater. I'm good with that so long as we get Powell in return. If we do do have to replace three assistants, dream scenario: Chester, Powell (or Randle), and Mennenga. As for Auggie, if he can teach big-man footwork, etc., then maybe bring him in as Assistant Strength and Conditioning coach and not DOBO as that will give him more player contact and not administrative responsibilities.
Only near his property in Mahomet
I can only speak for myself, but if your Alma Mater comes calling, it's hard to say no. Chester is certainly in the sweet spot: close to home and I believe Va Tech is pre-season top 10 for 2021-2022. I think he'd come here in a heart beat if offered. Also, may give us an in to Baltimore prep hoops recruiting. They've produced a few good players over the years.
MoCoMdIllini
- Montgomery County, Maryland
It's about a 5 hour haul from Bawlmer to Blacksburg, so not what I'd call "close".
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he was a little wooden, playing that guy, no?
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Slow on the upchuck, evidently: bringing on Augie, in that role, is a slam dunk. Really hope it happens.
If you are talking about the establishment on 6th and Green, it was a Hometown Pantry. Worked there for multiple years in the early 90s.RIP
Having Kofi around to protect the rim is the main reason he changed his defensive philosophy.
That place brings back memories, but it is not what was referenced. Similar branding though.
See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_Hen_Pantry
You say that like it's a bad thing...
illininutt
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My name is James...only my Dr. calls me that. The rest...Jim. Chester reminds me of that guy on Gunsmoke that limps! Why would he get to be called Chester and not Chet...to 99.9% of the world...he's a NOBODY! Is it Chester Kopic or Chet Kopic. People....call him as you will!
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Seems like you might have been in that movie too.
It was the proximity to home. Chester's name has come up for some head coaching positions out east.
Chester is a known to be a good coach and up and coming guy. But I am not sure that it would turn out to be a good fit for him or UI.
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- Urbana, IL
Well, you too, for that matter.
What makes you doubt the fit?
That's it!!!!!
His first couple of years, maybe Chet got some flack about the lack of an outside shot but he took care of that. I don't remember any other flack except that Izzo apparently likes him, which some would regard as a negative. LOL
The rumor has been Kimani. But Kimani is an associate head coach? How are we getting interest form other AC at P5 programs that are already associate HCs? isn't CF an associate HC at VT too? Only so many titles to throw around?
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