Bruce Pearl couldn’t develop shooters either when he was here. He got lucky to inherit some.
I think it’s possible that he gets maybe a 2-3 year extension after that depending on how the next few years go. It’s not unlikely for a coach to continue to coach through their mid 70s.The bigger question is who replaces Barnes when his contract expires at the end of the 2024 season.
I think White will have his pick of coaches to choose from as Barnes tries to load the cupboard with top flight talent for his successor.
Wasnt great? CJ Watson, Lofton, Smith, Wingate. And Dane Bradshaw ended up being a very important part of those early teams. That’s like the opposite of a dumpster fire.Pearl inherited a pretty good roster from Peterson.
It wasn’t great but far from a dumpster fire.
I think any coach would have been lucky to inherit a guy like Lofton who could go off from three at any time.
I hope he keeps an eye onThe bigger question is who replaces Barnes when his contract expires at the end of the 2024 season.
I think White will have his pick of coaches to choose from as Barnes tries to load the cupboard with top flight talent for his successor.
Moser will get his chance at a big time program before then, might be after this year. Heard Indiana might be interestedI hope he keeps an eye on
Forbes- Wake Forest( lets see what he does there)
Shay- ETSU
Wes Miller- UNCG
Kim English- George Mason
Porter Moser- Loyola( make him say no)
Im sure there will be a few more names that appear between now and then but that would be my short list for now.
Wasnt great? CJ Watson, Lofton, Smith, Wingate. And Dane Bradshaw ended up being a very important part of those early teams. That’s like the opposite of a dumpster fire.
That’s kind of my point.
Pearl did some great things but it’s not like he inherited a terrible situation.
Barnes inherited a below average roster with a couple of decent players. Not to mention coming off NCAA sanctions due to Tyndall.
With all the years and all the various coaches, UT has never made a final 4. On top of that, consider Barnes teams history of late season fades and early exits. What makes you entertain the notion that Rick Barnes is going to be the first at UT to do it?As we know, coach Barnes gets a ton of criticism for his tournament resume. He did get Texas to a Final 4, so I'm curious do you think he will ever get us to one before he hangs it up?
Also consider that even a nobody like Loyola made it to the F4 through Rick Barnes.With all the years and all the various coaches, UT has never made a final 4. On top of that, consider Barnes teams history of late season fades and early exits. What makes you entertain the notion that Rick Barnes is going to be the first at UT to do it?