Bobby Hurley is DePaul front-runner (ESPN)

[OrangeXtreme]

Buffalo coach Bobby Hurley has emerged as the front-runner for the DePaul job, multiple sources told ESPN.

Hurley, 43, is a former Duke star and NBA point guard who took the Bulls to the NCAA tournament this year, just his second heading up the program. Hurley previously was an assistant under his brother, Danny, at Wagner and Rhode Island.

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-bas...alo-bulls-front-runner-depaul-blue-demons-job

 

[TexanMark]

Not a bad move...they are building a new arena real close to campus. You recruit Chicago and NJ/NY and get them to the NIT/NCAA and bolt for a Big Boy program in 2-4 years.

 

[Ghost]

If Buffalo's roster seems poised for another tourney appearance (not sure what their roster looks like), and the conference is ripe for the taking, I'd stay put. Depaul is bleh despite their location - like a very poor man's St. Johns.

That being said, if Buffalo doesn't have much or needs to retool, I'd bolt.

 

[RF2044]

DePaul is an awful job--has been for nearly two decades.

I get that he wants to climb the ladder, but might be better off not jumping at the first chance. He should consider Shaka Smart's example, and not go somewhere that could adversely impact his brand.

 

[CuseFaninVT]

DePaul is an awful job--has been for nearly two decades.

I get that he wants to climb the ladder, but might be better off not jumping at the first chance. He should consider Shaka Smart's example, and not go somewhere that could adversely impact his brand.

Exactly what I was thinking. Build the resume even more so he can take a better job than DePaul.

 

[Jasoncuse]

If Buffalo's roster seems poised for another tourney appearance (not sure what their roster looks like), and the conference is ripe for the taking, I'd stay put. Depaul is bleh despite their location - like a very poor man's St. Johns.

That being said, if Buffalo doesn't have much or needs to retool, I'd bolt.

UB returns 5 of their top 6 scorers including the key two in Moss and Evans. They should be better next year. If I were Hurley I'd stay put, have another big year and bolt for a much better program than freakin' DePaul. The St. John's job might be open soon.

 

[Ghost]

UB returns 5 of their top 6 scorers including the key two in Moss and Evans. They should be better next year. If I were Hurley I'd stay put, have another big year and bolt for a much better program than freakin' DePaul. The St. John's job might be open soon.

If that's the case - I'm not leaving. If you have a shot at the tourney (and do a reasonably decent job next year - i.e. don't go all Mike Rice on these kids) a job the equivalent will be on the table again next year, and if you make the tourney again your name will continue to pick up even more steam. Depaul...I'm sticking with "bleh." (Whatever that means)

 

[Cowtown]

UB returns 5 of their top 6 scorers including the key two in Moss and Evans. They should be better next year. If I were Hurley I'd stay put, have another big year and bolt for a much better program than freakin' DePaul. The St. John's job might be open soon.

Good point. DePaul will most likely take a lot longer that 2-3 years to resurrect. The people who remember Ray Meyer don't have any more kids, LOL! And anyway, B2B tournament slots in freaking Buffalo will give him a far better angle with which to move up. I mean, lots of people have done it once. On the other hand, I like Chicago, maybe he does, too? :noidea:

 

[CuseFaninVT]

Wonder if his brother will ever end up back at Seton Hall. That would be interesting.

 

[kirbivore]

DePaul is an awful job--has been for nearly two decades.

I get that he wants to climb the ladder, but might be better off not jumping at the first chance. He should consider Shaka Smart's example, and not go somewhere that could adversely impact his brand.

Dan Monson's career went into the toilet after he bolted from Gonzaga to a crappy job in Minnesota

 

[cuseattle]

Dan Monson's career went into the toilet after he bolted from Gonzaga to a crappy job in Minnesota

And Mark Few learned a valuable lesson.

 

[Full_Rebar]

Perhaps Hurley is just trying to leverage an extension/raise? As people mentioned. Depaul is building a new arena and is willing to spend money. Right now Illinois isn't recruiting well, and there's a lot of talent in Chicago. I don't think Depaul is as bad as people are making it out to be-especially for someone who can recruit. Now, the question should be-is Hurley that good of a recruiter?

Someone mentioned Shaka and honestly if you were Depaul and wanted to recapture some buzz in a great basketball area, he'd be worth more than a phone call. Nothing would change the perception of that program faster than his style of play. For all the crap people give USC for hiring Enfield, I wonder what happens if USC gives him 5 years to get his recruits and his system in place out there.

 

[orangenirvana]

From a program health standpoint that's a lateral move at best. I don't even know what conference DePaul is in anymore they're so irrelevant. Would be a foolish decision, imo.

Stay at UB for one more year then bolt for a job at a school with powerhouse potential.

 

[CousCuse]

The Syracuse job is coming open in 2-3 years. Sorry Hop , but no one has a crystal ball.

 

[Full_Rebar]

Perhaps Hurley is just trying to leverage an extension/raise?

Well, look at that- http://campuswatch.buffalonews.com/...-principle-on-new-contract-with-bobby-hurley/

 

[MSOrange]

Well, look at that- http://campuswatch.buffalonews.com/...-principle-on-new-contract-with-bobby-hurley/

Interesting. But as I remember, Steve Alford agreed to a new deal with New Mexico and was in the La La Land about two weeks after. Not everyone is like Steve Alford though fortunately.

 

[jordoo]

Well, look at that- http://campuswatch.buffalonews.com/...-principle-on-new-contract-with-bobby-hurley/

Much smarter move for Hurley than taking the DePaul job IMO. He has a good team coming back so likely both he and Buffalo stand to benefit even if its short term. He can build his brand get some better recruits to Buffalo and wait for a job he would really like to open up.

 

[longtimefan]

It looks like Bob Hurley can coach--no surprise given his basketball background, playing for his father and Coach K.

But, up to this point, he has been winning with, for the most part, players recruited by the previous coach.

While it's a sound idea to give a new coach who is stumbling 4-5 years to bring in his own recruits and establish his system, it's also a good idea to give a new coach who immediately succeeds the same length trial, to be sure that he's not just the beneficiary of very good timing.

We have seen a lot of 1 and 2-year wonders immediately flame out when they quickly jump to a higher profile program. Keno Davis comes to mind, and Enfield may be on his way.

 

[jordoo]

It looks like Bob Hurley can coach--no surprise given his basketball background, playing for his father and Coach K.

But, up to this point, he has been winning with, for the most part, players recruited by the previous coach.

While it's a sound idea to give a new coach who is stumbling 4-5 years to bring in his own recruits and establish his system, it's also a good idea to give a new coach who immediately succeeds the same length trial, to be sure that he's not just the beneficiary of very good timing.

We have seen a lot of 1 and 2-year wonders immediately flame out when they quickly jump to a higher profile program. Keno Davis comes to mind, and Enfield may be on his way.

I would think that at Buffalo Hurley will have no problems bringing in a better caliber player than they are used to. That said you are correct in thinking it wise to see what he does with the guys he brings in.

 

[KaiserUEO]

Not a bad move...they are building a new arena real close to campus. You recruit Chicago and NJ/NY and get them to the NIT/NCAA and bolt for a Big Boy program in 2-4 years.

like Syracuse.









wait,what??

 

[MSOrange]

It looks like Bob Hurley can coach--no surprise given his basketball background, playing for his father and Coach K.

But, up to this point, he has been winning with, for the most part, players recruited by the previous coach.

While it's a sound idea to give a new coach who is stumbling 4-5 years to bring in his own recruits and establish his system, it's also a good idea to give a new coach who immediately succeeds the same length trial, to be sure that he's not just the beneficiary of very good timing.

We have seen a lot of 1 and 2-year wonders immediately flame out when they quickly jump to a higher profile program. Keno Davis comes to mind, and Enfield may be on his way.

Great post! I never understood hiring those one year wonders that haven't shown they can sustain anything.

 

[RandygoCuse]

like Syracuse.


My guess is there is another ACC school he's interested in. I kan't think of the name of the skool right now.






wait,what??

 

[Trueblue25]

Should stay at ub. Mac player of the year returns. Shannon evans and monte bearden return. Ub could be a 25-28 win team.

 

[chugg21]

Has a big time (for the MAC) recruiting class coming in too, a solid JUCO guy along with Torian Graham transferring in who was a top 100 guy. No brainer to stay and be a borderline top 25 team next year and move on to a bigger, easier job than the mess that DePaul is. Was talking to a friend about his options and just seems like the perfect guy for a BC or ND type job at a private, catholic school with some history & resources. Going to be interesting as to who is going to be Coach K's successor now with all his guys spreading around. Hurley, Dawkins, Collins, Woj, Capel looking like the favorite at Arizona St. Quin Snyder working miracles in Utah right now too but he's probably better off in the NBA given how Mizzou ended.

 

[Briancuse]

He can do a lot better than that, he has a good team coming back next year, get back to the tournament, perhaps win a game, and then cash in on a better job.