The realities of hiring a new BB coach

[Mitch McConnell]

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[mathman]

Article is spot on. He could have been describing most of the PF's on here. Regardless of who we hire, there is going to be a lot of whining and crying.

[dcpony]

Count me as a realist. The SMU gig has potential with the Big East move and money being spent on facilities, salaries, perks etc... But let's be honest it's kind of a crap job for various reasons and SMU's actions has helped to contribute to that fact. I think it's ridiculous for any of us here to expect Shaka Smart, Brad Stevens or any " big name coach" is going to walk into Moody and have the Mustangs in the NIT or NCAA his first season. This program needs a complete overhaul.

Personally, I'd be fine with a young up and coming assistant at a major program or a youngish successful HC at a "lesser" program come here and build something for the long haul.

In other words, the next Shaka Smart or Brad Stevens.

[PK]

In other words, the next Shaka Smart or Brad Stevens.

All you need is a crystal ball to figure that out.

[mustangxc]

On the other hand getting Larry Brown in here to win with our current group of players and improve the desirability of this job for a young experienced coach to step in 3-4 years down the road wouldn't be a bad thing either.