Rick Barnes discussion (merged)

[CAVPUT]

Because I so enjoyed the Buzz, Tyndall, and Martin years. So much fun.

Exactly. It can and has been worse...much worse. Strong possibility that we don't make the NCAAT next year which might make some of our fans appreciate the times we do. Granted, we haven't exactly excelled in the NCAAT and have suffered some heartbreaking losses, but we're there. Not something to be taken lightly IMO.

 

[Thunder Good-Oil]

I’ve asked the same question and never got any realistic candidates

Phil Jackson or Pat Riley. Tom Izzo maybe. Mark Few still has about 10-15 years left. Also, isn’t John Wooden in a cryonic chamber.

 

[brockytop]

I’ve asked the same question and never got any realistic candidates

I’d start by asking Jay Wright if he’s happy with retirement or he’d like to get back in the game after a year off. If interested, you pay him to say yes.

 

[Tnphil]

When Barnes leaves let's shutdown the program. We've been told there's nobody out there.

 

[CAVPUT]

Who recruits these guys that can’t score?

To be fair, Barnes did develop Grant and Admiral. He's also been recruiting some very highly ranked players who left early. Never know...he might have some magic left in his bag.

 

[brockytop]

Hate to burst your bubble but winning in the regular season DOES matter if you want to make the NCAA Tournament.

That doesn’t chance tournament mediocrity.

 

[CAVPUT]

When Barnes leaves let's shutdown the program. We've been told there's nobody out there.

Not saying we can get who we want, but I think the job is a lot more attractive now. Credit Barnes for leaving the program in solid shape.

 

[Thunder Good-Oil]

I’d start by asking Jay Wright if he’s happy with retirement or he’d like to get back in the game after a year off. If interested, you pay him to say yes.

I’ll have some of what he’s smoking please.

 

[berryvol]

I’d start by asking Jay Wright if he’s happy with retirement or he’d like to get back in the game after a year off. If interested, you pay him to say yes.

Hahahahahahaahahahhahahahahahahahahaha

 

[berryvol]

Holy sh**, I spit my drink out every time someone says Jay Wright. It never gets old.

 

[brockytop]

When Barnes leaves let's shutdown the program. We've been told there's nobody out there.

Damn near impossible to find a coach with this program’s resource$ to take over for a guy that hasn’t been past the Sweet Sixteen in 14 seasons. Be lucky to get an average high school coach in here

 

[brockytop]

Holy sh**, I spit my drink out every time someone says Jay Wright. It never gets old.

Yeah, it’d be awful to kick the tires there, wouldn’t it? If he says no you move on—this isn’t complicated.

 

[OrangeBoro]

To be fair, Barnes did develop Grant and Admiral. He's also been recruiting some very highly ranked players who left early. Never know...he might have some magic left in his bag.

No one can score except Vescovi and he’s mainly a 3 point guy. If he’s cold this team can lose to anyone

 

[berryvol]

Yeah, it’d be awful to check the hood there, wouldn’t it? If he says no you move on—this isn’t complicated.

Yeah man, let’s check under the hood of a guy that NBA teams are currently wanting to get out of retirement. If you have no clue what a realistic option would be, that’s okay. Just say so.

 

[OrangeBoro]

I’d start by asking Jay Wright if he’s happy with retirement or he’d like to get back in the game after a year off. If interested, you pay him to say yes.

Blank check

 

[VolGee4]

Yeah, it’d be awful to check the hood there, wouldn’t it? If he says no you move on—this isn’t complicated.

Yea, it’s not complicated. We aren’t getting Jay Wright or anyone else who has already won a national title. Lol.

 

[berryvol]

Now is the time someone will say (maybe not now, but at least 2 weeks ago) we should poach Oats from Bama. Which was/is equally as absurd as Jay Wright.

 

[YankeeVol]

Now is the time someone will say (maybe not now, but at least 2 weeks ago) we should poach Oats from Bama. Which was/is equally as absurd as Jay Wright.

Chris Beard. Someone is going to hire him.

Not saying he is or isn't a good hire (the charges were dropped), but he's a good coach.

 

[South Florida Vol]

Sorry, but this thread is getting old. Does every SeC team have fans as delusional as ours? We deserved every bit of the misery of the 15 year football run we just had.

 

[Thunder Good-Oil]

Chris Beard. Someone is going to hire him.

Not saying he is or isn't a good hire (the charges were dropped), but he's a good coach.

And a knuckle dragger when respecting women.

 

[berryvol]

Chris Beard. Someone is going to hire him.

Not saying he is or isn't a good hire (the charges were dropped), but he's a good coach.

He would be the absolute best coach we could get, I agree with you there. 2 issues with him tho: 1, PR nightmare (for this reason alone, there’s zero chance DW would ever go this route.) 2, he would absolutely be looking to jump to a historic blue blood once his image was restored. Argument to be made whether or not we could retain him in this scenario, I’d lean no, but if we chose to shell out the money our pockets are definitely deep enough.

 

[Tnphil]

Damn near impossible to find a coach with this program’s resource$ to take over for a guy that hasn’t been past the Sweet Sixteen in 14 seasons. Be lucky to get an average high school coach in here

I say shut it down...Nobody out there. Just turn TBA into Pickle Ball courts.

 

[OrangeBoro]

When Barnes leaves let's shutdown the program. We've been told there's nobody out there.

He’s been to so many Final Fours here we will never be able to replace that level of success

 

[YankeeVol]

And a knuckle dragger when respecting women.

Allegedly*

 

[Namorto1]

Barnes has made us relevant and consistently ranked. Deserves a lot of credit for that. We do need better players however and our recent “one and dones“ haven’t benefited us beyond some exciting moments, albeit Chandler did help bring us a SEC tourney tile. If you look at current senior class:
Vescovi came out of the blue and is a very solid college player and developed a lot over 4 years but his upside was always limited.
James as a 5 star has been a great teammate and leader, and does alot reasonably well, but given his high school rankings, has been overrated from a talent standpoint. Injuries didn’t help him but he peaked.
Nkamhoua was another project and improved for sure but disappeared often. Of all the seniors, I think he has more in him, but Barnes couldn’t get it out of him.
Plavsic was a better cheerleader than player. Had a few moments but talent wise was very limited.
Key as a transfer fit a need but there was a reason he was a mid-major recruit.

Overall, we just need better players. Desperately need a PG in transfer portal or we may struggle next year. Could use a post too. Looking forward to seeing the newbies.