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Sign Up Now!Lots of directions they can go. One big front court problem has been that Walker is a nice pick and roll guy, but limited on the defensive end and Andre has the potential to be a rim runner/rim protector, but just isn't there yet. The other one is that the stretch 4s, they've recruited offer little by way of rebounding and rim protection and also almost nothing in shooting (maybe Wilhelm is the.guy who solves that, but TBD on injury)Was expecting this. Guessing 1 more will be leaving, probably Gates. Matty A is a hell of a Salesman but maybe we need someone who can also coach. Would be great to get an Asst Coach who is known for developing Big Men. Feels like every game in the B1G we are going to a Gunfight with a Knife when you compare the teams Centers to ours.
I don't have any names, but it'd be nice if they could hire a coach with Big Ten experience who is a bit outside of Hoiberg's comfort zone.next domino will be Gates, then Doc. Or is Doc even considered a coach? He's listed as 'official Fred Fluffer' on Huskers.com...
Names we need to be thinking about for replacements????
I have always been a fan of having a Defensive Presence/Shot Blocker in the paint. Allows perimeter Defenders to be more aggressive with steals and jumping passing lanes because they have protection at the rim. Andre had moments where he blocked some shots but he has so much to work on in development. He's so new to the game and just looks almost like a baby Deer learning to walk at times. His footwork and hands need so much work. Footwork is so important for a Big and Walker has great footwork but just not the length and explosiveness to block shots or rebound with bigger B1G players. Nothing took my confidence away more than having my shot blocked, hated that. After college I played in a Rec League with a guy who played Center in college. He was a great shot blocker, and I just knew not to even drive to the hoop cuz he would embarrass me.Lots of directions they can go. One big front court problem has been that Walker is a nice pick and roll guy, but limited on the defensive end and Andre has the potential to be a rim runner/rim protector, but just isn't there yet. The other one is that the stretch 4s, they've recruited offer little by way of rebounding and rim protection and also almost nothing in shooting (maybe Wilhelm is the.guy who solves that, but TBD on injury)
Armand Gates had B1G experience and wasn't part of Fred's circle. I wonder if Doc will move on. When Doc was at Kansas filling a similar position Bill Self really liked what he brought to the table. He didn't want to lose him from their staff as he had quite a bit of respect for Doc.I don't have any names, but it'd be nice if they could hire a coach with Big Ten experience who is a bit outside of Hoiberg's comfort zone.
Lots of directions they can go. One big front court problem has been that Walker is a nice pick and roll guy, but limited on the defensive end and Andre has the potential to be a rim runner/rim protector, but just isn't there yet. The other one is that the stretch 4s, they've recruited offer little by way of rebounding and rim protection and also almost nothing in shooting (maybe Wilhelm is the.guy who solves that, but TBD on injury)
I assumed that Gates would be outgoing too to go coach with his brother. It's clear that the playing with one hand tied behind his back (aka an assistant who doesn't really coach) didnt work for Fred and it seems like he needs more coaches who really understand the grind that is big ten basketballArmand Gates had B1G experience and wasn't part of Fred's circle. I wonder if Doc will move on. When Doc was at Kansas filling a similar position Bill Self really liked what he brought to the table. He didn't want to lose him from their staff as he had quite a bit of respect for Doc.
I don’t believe for a second any players have much of a relationship with Turtle. He just knows how to grease palms to get access to players & make $ drops. These guys aren’t leaving bc Turtle isn’t here. This isn’t even close to how Kenya Hunter built relationships & players followed him bc they had a lot of respect for him. Turtle is a shady dorkKeita will be a huge part of their game plan next year if he ends up coming here. Robin made it sound like a few of our '22 recruits could say adios with Matt leaving.
Something needs to change. Fred is a very respected coach in the coaching industry. Kansas has long considered him near the top of their List of coaches to replace Bill Self if he ever leaves.I assumed that Gates would be outgoing too to go coach with his brother. It's clear that the playing with one hand tied behind his back (aka an assistant who doesn't really coach) didnt work for Fred and it seems like he needs more coaches who really understand the grind that is big ten basketball
Every staff this day and age seems to have at least 1 Hired Gun Dirty Recruiter. Even Northwestern had a coach that dished out some cash, saw that with my own eyes. I believe Hunter was ours back in the day. Players might like him more than Matty A but they both were filling a similar role when it came to greasing palms or AAU Teams. Hunter did seem quite popular with the players, well liked. Notice how Xavier Johnson eventually ended up at Indiana playing for Kenya. I think NIL will even the playing field a little bit since now paying players is legalI don’t believe for a second any players have much of a relationship with Turtle. He just knows how to grease palms to get access to players & make $ drops. These guys aren’t leaving bc Turtle isn’t here. This isn’t even close to how Kenya Hunter built relationships & players followed him bc they had a lot of respect for him. Turtle is a shady dork
I don’t believe for a second any players have much of a relationship with Turtle. He just knows how to grease palms to get access to players & make $ drops. These guys aren’t leaving bc Turtle isn’t here. This isn’t even close to how Kenya Hunter built relationships & players followed him bc they had a lot of respect for him. Turtle is a shady dork
Did Tim Miles ever hire a bad assistant?Every staff this day and age seems to have at least 1 Hired Gun Dirty Recruiter. Even Northwestern had a coach that dished out some cash, saw that with my own eyes. I believe Hunter was ours back in the day. Players might like him more than Matty A but they both were filling a similar role when it came to greasing palms or AAU Teams. Hunter did seem quite popular with the players, well liked. Notice how Xavier Johnson eventually ended up at Indiana playing for Kenya. I think NIL will even the playing field a little bit since now paying players is legal
& your leaving out Ben Johnson & Niko Medved (on staff not a full time asst)Did Tim Miles ever hire a bad assistant?
Kenya: Indiana
Michael Lewis: UCLA
Rashon Burno (for 15 minutes): ASU now HC at NIU
Chris Harriman: Cal
Craig Smith: Utah HC
Ben Johnson: Minnesota HC
Molinar:i OU to BC
Phil Beckner: very well known consultant in pro hoops
You'd think hiring to a shit program like Nebraska would at least produce a few stinkers who aren't in high major basketball anymore