CRB is just collecting a paycheck before he retiresLaMont Paris will win the award. And he very likely might win National Coach of the Year as well. He’s deserving.
But I will say it has been interesting how there has been exactly zero conversation about Rick Barnes and the job he has done. I listen to quite a few different college basketball podcasts on my work commute, and all of the conversation has been around Danny Sprinkle, LaMont Paris, TJ Otzelberger, and Dan Hurley.
I know we were picked to win the league, but so was UConn. Barnes has us positioned to get the first 1-seed in program history. How he isn’t even discussed is unfair. I’m not saying he should win, but his name has come up exactly zero times. I’ve even heard Pearl and Oat’s names mentioned. But no Barnes.
Criminal to not be mentioned especially if we close out regular season with Kentucky win. Not sure if any team could go 4-0 last two weeks and we have our chance to do so. I also would like to play Miss. St. in that 8/9 game to have a shot at beating every team in the conference this season.LaMont Paris will win the award. And he very likely might win National Coach of the Year as well. He’s deserving.
But I will say it has been interesting how there has been exactly zero conversation about Rick Barnes and the job he has done. I listen to quite a few different college basketball podcasts on my work commute, and all of the conversation has been around Danny Sprinkle, LaMont Paris, TJ Otzelberger, and Dan Hurley.
I know we were picked to win the league, but so was UConn. Barnes has us positioned to get the first 1-seed in program history. How he isn’t even discussed is unfair. I’m not saying he should win, but his name has come up exactly zero times. I’ve even heard Pearl and Oat’s names mentioned. But no Barnes.
Pretty sure he came from the Bo Ryan coaching tree who played a slow tempo Big 10 style of basketball. Hell of a coach, who I don't see being at USC jr very much longer.Just an FYI for the basketball purists amongst us: if you get a chance, look at the post game interview from Lamont Paris and watch the whole thing. It’s as impressive as I’ve seen coming from a coach who just lost a huge game.
I‘m not sure if Paris has always played a slow tempo game or he is this year because of the makeup of this specific team, but that guy can coach. Best opposing team video I’ve ever watched.
Exactly, but if I was voting, it would be Paris. Doesn’t mean he’s a better coach obviously, but what he’s done there has been incredible.UT was picked pre-season to win the conference and did it.
USCe was picked dead last, and came within a hair of winning it.
No problem with either guy getting the award. Both deserving.
LaMont Paris will win the award. And he very likely might win National Coach of the Year as well. He’s deserving.
But I will say it has been interesting how there has been exactly zero conversation about Rick Barnes and the job he has done. I listen to quite a few different college basketball podcasts on my work commute, and all of the conversation has been around Danny Sprinkle, LaMont Paris, TJ Otzelberger, and Dan Hurley.
I know we were picked to win the league, but so was UConn. Barnes has us positioned to get the first 1-seed in program history. How he isn’t even discussed is unfair. I’m not saying he should win, but his name has come up exactly zero times. I’ve even heard Pearl and Oat’s names mentioned. But no Barnes.