2024 Coaching Carousel
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@Crimsonorblue22 yeah Jayden quaintance dad said they’re rocking with cal earlier and he’s the only guy we care about in that class
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Truly shocking turn of events there
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WOW , friend told me this morning . I mean I knew from reading their boards frequently that the Kentucky fan base was not happy at all with him, and wanted him gone , then again when is the Kentucky fan base ever happy.
My friend I were talking and I said yes, I know he might not of been the best when it came to game time , and game time decision making on the floor at times , you know for the amount of talent he has had come through, you would think could of been much better results , BUT one of the biggest reasons this talent came there was because of Coach Cal and his ability to get them to the NBA. A fact my friend saw to verify that was in Calipari’s 15 yrs at Kentucky is during that time he had thirty five players taken in the FIRST ROUND on the NBA draft- - - THIRTY FIVE , that’s crazy. Again might not of been the best X’s & O’s during game but still got kids where they wanted to end up.
One thing about Cal walking away is he saved Kentucky around 35 Million but leaving instead of the University having to pay him. With him walking Kentucky owes him nothing. - – It’s going to be real interesting what happens with many of the current members on the roster & the what happens with the incoming class. Again had I think either the number one or Numbe two ranked recruiting class this coming year, now what happens ? - I bet the fan base is going nuts. Sure they wanted him out BUT he left alright lol and went to another SEC school lmao - -talk about him throwing salt in an open wound – gotta love it.
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@rcjhdraft how many in this years class are going pro-cals boys? Wonder if Arkansas guys are following coach. Crazy.
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I’ve heard rumors the Iowa State coach Otzelnerger might be in the mix for KY, ARK or any other openings that might come up. It’s like a game of dominoes though…
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@Crimsonorblue22 said in 2024 Coaching Carousel:
@rcjhdraft how many in this years class are going pro-cals boys? Wonder if Arkansas guys are following coach. Crazy.
A lot of Kentucky fan base off their boards feel like they will lose just about everyone on their roster except Perry. They feel a few will follow Calipari-- Feel they have lost their entire incoming recruiting class of 6.
Some feel that like most a few will stay upon who the new Coach is, they feel like you can take it to the bank Sheppard is entering the NBA
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The names being thrown out for new Coach : the top two being mentioned the most are - - Nate Oats, & Scott Drew. - A lot of people are hoping it’s not Drew, said would be a terrible hire, I don’t think Scott goes there BUT a lot think that’s who they think Mitch WILL HIRE calling it a safe hire.
Others mentioned , a lot of people say they want to see go after the main one is Hurley from U Conn - - – Jay Wright - -Billy Donavon - - -Sampson was mentioned but said he was to old - - - -Bruce Pearl.
They said their # 1 - they want is to throw the bank at HURLEY make him say no, – Then Oates if Hurley says no-- -gonna be interesting
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I could see Bruce pearl.
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@Crimsonorblue22 said in 2024 Coaching Carousel:
I could see Bruce pearl.
Supposedly Barhart doesn’t want someone who’s had a show-cause penalty before so he may not be looking at Pearl even though that would be good fit for both parties.
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They were talking about Oates and saying his buyout is 18 Mil - - Scott Drew is only 4 million, lt of talk about Drew , not a lot of Kentucky fan base would be happy with that hire BUT Mitch Barnhardt they say might hire him anyways a a safe hire – -I don’t think Scott would go.
Was talking might be ok, but what if he is not winning ? --would be ugly
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First question is who is paying his buy out?
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@kjayhawks said in 2024 Coaching Carousel:
First question is who is paying his buy out?
If you’re referring to Calipari, there is no buyout on his deal for this move.
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And so it begins for Kentucky. - - - -Aaron Bradshaw one of the 7 footers that saw quite a bit of playing time transferring out.- -One of many I’m sure
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Overrated player tbh
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Per Sidelines-Arkansas X account “Arkansas now has 0 scholarship players on the roster and 1 incoming Freshman.”
Lots of playing time available.
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@Gorilla72 said in 2024 Coaching Carousel:
Per Sidelines-Arkansas X account “Arkansas now has 0 scholarship players on the roster and 1 incoming Freshman.”
Lots of playing time available.ya they being pushed out, sa Calipari making room for players to follow
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@BeddieKU23 said in 2024 Coaching Carousel:
Overrated player tbh
1st of many that will be gone. Fanbase thinks all 6 of recruiting will be gone from Kentucky and lose just about everyone other then Perry. - -Being said Barnhardt better have already had a list made of of potential replacements, could be a long couple of yeas.
Fan base saying go to the portal get 9-10 transfers and win immediately guys that are mature and mess. - Well it’s not just that simple-- -takes time to find right players. I don’t think Kentucky can get 9-10 players like that from portal - -to many and to many other schools dipping into portal
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Joey Hart Uk - -entering portal ( Surprise ) - -5 * - – Catrre Know - -re-opening his recruitment Uk- -so that’s three right off the bat, they said they thought they could lose entire roster other then Perry.- - off to a good start lol
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@Texas-Hawk-10 so how does that work? I’m not a legal guy at all but could they sue Arkansas and Cal for breach of contract? Maybe the clause is only under firing?
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I’m hearing Cals family was receiving death threats was a big factor in his leaving
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Since Bill Self can’t coach anymore maybe Kentucky will take him off our hands.
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@wissox Where’s that sarcasm font?
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@wissox You said it - you meant it.
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@kjayhawks said in 2024 Coaching Carousel:
@Texas-Hawk-10 so how does that work? I’m not a legal guy at all but could they sue Arkansas and Cal for breach of contract? Maybe the clause is only under firing?
There was no breach of contract. Calipari resigned his job to take the Arkansas job. Calipari had no buyout clause if he resigned. The buyout was only if Calipari was fired. Cal did Kentucky a huge favor by voluntarily leaving UK.
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@Texas-Hawk-10 I see figured it had to something like that, their AD announced just over a week ago they were proud to have him back for next season.
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Just read on Kentucky boards a couple of minutes ago. ----Oates is rumored he is happy where he is – - -Wright has said no, and I gues some talk about Calipari had got cold feet and I guess maybe tried to come back to Kentucky or wanted. - -Board told Mitch Calipari either goes to Arkansas or they fire Calipari for breach of contract lol.
Now can’t sear to this but guess that what Mitch Barnhardt said—Cal might of got cold feet. – Arkansas had cancelled multiple press conferences- - but still ends up at Arkansas sound like Kentucky said nope your not welcome back
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Oats is a no. Drew come on down! https://x.com/nate_oats/status/1777501746614440385?s=46&t=c0LiaNrxev6XfT7LIH8dAQ
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Hurley may be lured although he has hinted on staying put a UConn.
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Hope its oats.
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Hurley is working on becoming the next Wooden… and that possibility only happens at UCONN. He’s the last guy on earth that would give that up for the bitchy fans at UK.
Drew is faith-based and a perfect fit at Baylor.
Remember back at UK before Calipari. They had a hard time finding someone. Not many coaches want to enter a hornet’s nest. Calipari’s greed and his ability to recruit made him the perfect UK match.
UK is going to have to go deep in their pockets, regardless who takes the job. I can imagine they go for an interim coach while they try to clean house a bit to become more attractive for a real coach.
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@drgnslayr I’ll go coach Kentucky. I have no morals or scruples. Just give me a buttload of money.
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You have my vote! Can I be your assistant? I would still get paid enough money and I’d be out of shotgun range!
UPDATE: Just read that UK is formalizing an offer for Hurley to make him the highest paid coach in college basketball. Will be a greed test for Hurley.
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@approxinfinity He issued a statement about staying at Bama
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Sounds like Oats, Hurley and Donovan are out. If Drew turns them down, look out!
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Interesting read:
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@drgnslayr Hurley (to me) seems smarter than he is greedy. Once you reach a certain financial status, it doesn’t really matter (or so I’ve heard…) but he is building a dynasty at UCONN. Or at least continuing a dynasty. I think he’ll stay.
I hope so anyway, because I’m fixin’ to make you the highest paid assistant coach in the entire universe. With all the moonshine you can drink.
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My thoughts, too… except I’ve been wrong before, especially when egos and greed get involved!
Ha! I’d rather just get paid a comfortable amount… how about $150k a year?
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@drgnslayr I do need to tell you this up front. My Kentucky assistant coaches can never admit that they’ve been wrong before. No humility allowed. Now ya know.
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Deal! I’ll go back through all my years posting in here and clean up my old posts where I admit to being wrong. Probably 1000 or so posts.
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@drgnslayr Great. I know you were wrong when you said that you were wrong.
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I’m even wrong being wrong to be wrong. If my math is right (lol) I’m infinitely wrong! My wrong goes in so many directions… could explain the big bang theory.
Confessing “wrongness” takes off all the pressure. We can always later say… “see, I told you so!” lol
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Calipari has just finally announced his official resignation-- -Now Kentucky can move on , Arkansas can move on , funny it took this long for Coach Cal to announce - -let Kentucky know - -the players hadn’t heard a peep - - nice
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Bruce Pearl will be perfect fit for UK
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@AsadZ I heard Billy Donovan’s name mentioned. That would be pretty awesome as well.
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Hear they are not pursuing guys with checkered pasts…
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Not sure it would be anything but a side ways step for Hurley. The only way I could see him leaving is insane money. Supposedly they are ready to offer Drew 10 million a year.
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Lot of smoke in Lexington about Billy D being the Coach now
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@kjayhawks said in 2024 Coaching Carousel:
No sure it would be anything but a side ways step for Hurley. The only way I could see him leaving is insane money. Supposedly they are ready to offer Drew 10 million a year.
It’s a step down right now. UConn is a machine right now. Why in the world would anyone leave? Does Andy Reid wanna coach the patriots?
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@benshawks08 yep like I said crazy money would be only reason
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Well sure sounds like Kentucky all in on Scott Drew ( Baylor. )- - just got off their boards, being reported that Drew has ben offered the job. - - Greg Swaim another one saying that he has been offered and with what Kentucky is offering will be awfully hard for Drew to turn down.
Reports saying Donovan not interested - -Oates-- no , Wright - -no – - Donovon - not interested - - -Hurey - -no-- - - Bruce Pearl and othrs those Schools offering raises for the Coach’s to stay - -Bottom line from what I’m seeing - -it’s up to Drew
