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[Mudrafan]

I love the enthusiasm for Foster, but we didn't offer him the first time around for a reason. 7 footers who can shoot don't typically come to the Valley. The guy had offers from Kansas, Baylor, Illinois, and Iowa just to name a few. If he transfers, which is very possible, I doubt it's to come here.

About 95% of the time, kids don’t transfer higher or even laterally. They transfer down in schools. Not saying he’s coming at all. Just saying this is how it works

[Mill1634]

Pitino has to be a lock for UNLV, right?

Couldn't have asked for a better commissioner hire. Can't ask for a much more comprehensive basketball background.

I don't see it. I doubt he wants to recruit or coach against his son.

[Mudrafan]

There are news reports that TJ Otz has been hired by Iowa State. I guess the Minnesota job is the next one to watch for DeVries and Moser, although reading some local press up there it sounds like both are middle of the list type prospects.

It’s too bad the Rick Pitino rumor I heard apparently didn’t have any substance. The joke potential would’ve been over the top.

Minnesota is more likely to hire Rick Majerus than Rick Pitino

[Gboom23]

About 95% of the time, kids don’t transfer higher or even laterally. They transfer down in schools. Not saying he’s coming at all. Just saying this is how it works

I guess that rules out Foster coming to UNI, because we are definitely a step up from ISU right now.

[BCPanther]

Porter has a better chance of success staying right where he is over going to lames. Location location location

Porter also isn't going to get 7 years, a new arena and a GIANT cash infusion like he did at Loyola if he goes to the P6. He was 194-206 when Krutwig and Williamson showed up. I'd be really hesitant to take him at the next level.

[DownGoesKansas]

If miller couldn’t win at indiana, why would he win in lames? Zero sense. And devries hasn’t done enough. Their home run hire would be hoiberg

And his 10 million buyout? When the AD has already said they need to be cheap? Hoiberg changed the transfer game. Not sure he would have the same luck in round 2

[MNpanthers]

Looking forward to learning more about Jeff Jackson. Wonder how he would have handled the UNI MBB situation in St. Louis?

Does this improve or not change prospects of expanding MVC to 12?

If Loyola and Drake can hold on to their coaches and Jeff Jackson finds a way to add Murray and Belmont, it would cement a really really nice top half of the valley and so much potential for more multi bid seasons.

He comes from a very successful 10 team league though so maybe it's still wishful thinking

[Neighbor]

Indiana State names Lincoln Memorial's Josh Schertz new men's basketball coach


Four-time national coach of the year Josh Schertz has been named Indiana State University’s 26th head men’s basketball coach, ISU Director of Athletics Sherard Clinkscales announced today.
Schertz comes to Terre Haute after an exceptional 13-year tenure as head coach at NCAA Division II Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, Tennessee,

[SteinPizza]

Minnesota is more likely to hire Rick Majerus than Rick Pitino

The rumor I heard had nothing to do with Minnesota. I heard he was on the radar at Iowa State.

[Mill1634]

https://twitter.com/MatthewBain_/status/1372316054232383491

Great for the Valley

[SteinPizza]

https://twitter.com/MatthewBain_/sta...16054232383491

Great for the Valley

Good stuff!

[sevelev711]

Great for the Valley, but not great for us unless we bounce back and bounce back soon. Obviously, we should be bouncing back and bouncing back soon regardless of what Drake is doing, but you know what I mean.

[CyCarp]

So Drake was initially a 2 point underdog, now a 2 point favorite. I'm guessing the public is all over them causing the line to move that much. Loyola's is catching a huge break with Georgia Techs best player out tomorrow.

[UNIdad]

Fun place to watch tournament games in Waukee:

https://www.fridleytheatres.com/page?id=15277

[DownGoesKansas]

So Drake was initially a 2 point underdog, now a 2 point favorite. I'm guessing the public is all over them causing the line to move that much. Loyola's is catching a huge break with Georgia Techs best player out tomorrow.

Or they are more confident Hemphill is going to play now. Just a thought no clue the exact reason