GMAC / Blackwell / AO to Siena [Official]

[MikeSU02]

Good for GMac. I know it's an odd situation since he's so closely tied to Syracuse for a plethora of reasons, but being able to have assistants roll off to get new opportunities is what should be happening. Assistants leave.

Hope GMac crushes it and becomes one of the hottest names in college head coaching. I hope we replace him with a very capable assistant. Wins all around and we'll see what the future holds.

 

[SuFTW]

Anyone know a timeline for Siena? If GMAC is the man, he needs to start pounding the portal soon. Siena has very little talent on their roster right now.

The TU article said maybe by the end of the week. Mike Deane, a former Siena coach, is pushing for Matt Brady, a former Siena player to be hired. If that’s a real consideration on Siena’s part it could slow things up.

 

[Hopkins16]

Demetris Nichols as next associate/assistant coach? He sat on our bench a couple of years ago.

 

[Jasoncuse]

This would be great for us.

First, GMac gets his shot at running a program and we get another program to follow and root for.

Second, Red has a chance to continue getting away from the JB mess. We really need to continue disconnecting from the past. Bring in a seasoned recruiter or more likely, a guy with major HS connections. We love GMac but his ability to bring in talent was questionable to say the least.

Ideally someone with some X’s and O’s experience/success would be added but for whatever reason that doesn’t seem likely. Need help there but for now adding more connections would be ideal.

 

[O'Cafe]

It’s a done deal, just waiting for announcement.
Good for Gerry, time for him to build his own program. Best of luck.
Was getting to be ground hog day at the Cuse.

 

[RF2044]

Glad for Gerry. Kid now gets to spread his wings, leave the fold, and get some HC experience. Nice opportunity for him.

And it's also a nice opportunity for our coaching staff to expand beyond just guys with ties to our program. Really need to upgrade, and GMac heading to Siena is a golden opportunity to do just that.

Win-win, for both parties. And hope GMac kills it there.

 

[Frozen]

Demetris Nichols as next associate/assistant coach? He sat on our bench a couple of years ago.

I hope not. No offense to DNic. But I want a recruiting beast to replace Gmac.

 

[CA Monk]

Congrats and best of luck GMac.
We'll be rooting for the Siena Saints (when they go marching in).

 

[5OutFred]

Will be curious to see if Red uses the new assistant spot for an Associate HC replacement or promotes Griff?

 

[Jasoncuse]

Glad for Gerry. Kid now gets to spread his wings, leave the fold, and get some HC experience. Nice opportunity for him.

And it's also a nice opportunity for our coaching staff to expand beyond just guys with ties to our program. Really need to upgrade, and GMac heading to Siena is a golden opportunity to do just that.

Win-win, for both parties. And hope GMac kills it there.

This is the goal. I hope Red has the vision and I’m afraid he might not.

 

[FreakTalksAboutSU]

Thoughts on Brian Johnson out of Binghamton if we decide to look beyond the Family?

 

[Sbucketball]

Will be curious to see if Red uses the new assistant spot for an Associate HC replacement or promotes Griff?

Red shouldn't just automatically bump guys up like a factory line. I like Griff but I don't see why he should be promoted. Red should use the Assoc HC title to entice the best possible assistant.

 

[721Comstock]

Red shouldn't just automatically bump guys up like a factory line. I like Griff but I don't see why he should be promoted. Red should use the Assoc HC title to entice the best possible assistant.

144% THIS.

Land the next guy, and then the most qualified of the 3 gets the AHC title.
(and if offering that is required to land them, then Red prolly needs to just do that.)

 

[Zepharus]

For sheer star power and recruiting, Id reach out to Melo. Win , Win

 

[SmilinBob]

144% THIS.

Land the next guy, and then the most qualified of the 3 gets the AHC title.
(and if offering that is required to land them, then Red prolly needs to just do that.)

Agree but that said, would Griff go with GMAC?

 

[phil77]

 

[NKR1978]

Will be curious to see if Red uses the new assistant spot for an Associate HC replacement or promotes Griff?

To get the best possible guy we might need to offer that position. I'd love to get a Fran Brown level recruiter though.

 

[hoopsupstate]

Agree but that said, would Griff go with GMAC?

I think if Griffin went with Gerry, one of the two new assistants would be a former SU player. Hart would be a home run hire. I think a former G League coach would be big in recruiting and on the bench.

 

[rocfan44]

He will be sorely missed. I am looking forward to watching some Siena basketball. Was he a lead recruiter on anyone? Should we be worried there?

 

[hoopsupstate]

He will be sorely missed. I am looking forward to watching some Siena basketball. Was he a lead recruiter on anyone? Should we be worried there?

Gilhool!

 

[dasher]

I think if Griffin went with Gerry, one of the two new assistants would be a former SU player. Hart would be a home run hire. I think a former G League coach would be big in recruiting and on the bench.

I can't imagine Griff going with him. No one went with Hop and that was a much bigger program.

 

[Jake]

I want someone who can lure a big or PG from the portal. The ability to work this end of the talent spectrum is more important than getting top end HS kids.

 

[hoopsupstate]

I can't imagine Griff going with him. No one went with Hop and that was a much bigger program.

Hop wanted Gerry, but Wildhack stepped in quickly and gave him a raise.

 

[Col. Bleep]

I want someone who can lure a big or PG from the portal. The ability to work this end of the talent spectrum is more important than getting top end HS kids.

It's becoming - or probably already is - the most important element in building a team.
Every year.

 

[Footey04]

It's becoming - or probably already is - the most important element in building a team.
Every year.

Any names?