well you wouldn't think that football would bleed over into the Basketball forum
Basketball team may need a few years to rebuild, but at least we know they'll be well-coached.
I am still in shock that this team is this bad.
Correct me if I'm wrong...but didn't we hire a coach that was fired from his previous job in basketball? If so, not sure how thats big time
I also either believe or hope, I still haven't figured which yet, the way he left Texas caused a chip to develop on his shoulder causing him to want to prove his metal.
As far as recruitng, next yr should be when we serious start to judge that. also jmo
There are a handful of posters that like to come to the bball forum and insist to cease basketball related discussions because they feel like football affairs are too important for there to be basketball discussions. In the basketball forum.
Right now, recruiting is huge. until he proves he can win with less, then I don't really care the type of talent he brings in.
Might add his strongest attribute. Has a history of getting players into the NBA.Heres a good read I found on our new coach, that was written before he left Texas.
The Legacy of Rick Barnes - Barking Carnival
To my knowledge he technically wasnt fired, but was told to fire his staff or he would have been. So I would have to admit it kinda looks like we're getting sloopy seconds of coach who is nearing the end of his career. But I think he's still a good hire for 3 reasons:
1. He has brought stability to every program he has been in charge of, and we need the heck out of that right now.
2. Like the article above discusses, he brings a .660 win % and is up there with some pretty good coaches in college bball history.
3. And he gets his teams into the tournament, which in this sport is or should be what its about. IMO
GBO