Coach Search Options after Autry

[AZOrange]

I would also assume he doesn’t have the same booster support as Hodgson, or even Hop for that matter.

Which, makes the job less attractive…

Depends on what AW does…

 

[cliftonparksufan]

Don't get ill. I think we all agree that is most likely will be BH. Just that it isn't 100% yet.

Who is saying it won’t happen? I think each of us trying to share info believe Hodgson is the clear top choice. Likely to be wrapped up soon.

OK, I'm back off the ledge. Thanks. LOL. Hopefully better sooner than later on this decision. The 1st step needs to happen soon.

 

[hoopsupstate]

I’m a little bummed because for two weeks in April after Easter, I’m going out of the country. It’s during the first two weeks the portal is open. I better be able to pick up this forum or I’m going to go nuts.

 

[Cusefan0307]

I think he could put a tema together that would generate a buzz but I also think SU needs to go outside the SU alumni/coaching tree route. Program and fanbase needs a fresh start.

I think we all agree. I am scared the powers at be let personal relationships get in the way. No one is doubting Hopkins is a great salesman from a recruiting standpoint. It’s the actual basketball philosophy that scares fans. More ISO, more zone, and more non-shooting.

That said I am sure the basketball alumni are all pushing it because they all love him.

 

[AZOrange]

What about Konrad?

Deputy. I don’t care who the coach is so long as they put Devo on the bench

 

[Jake]

Depends on what AW does…

You have to be nuts to base your career on his support.

 

[TommyA13]

Imagine how back Syracuse Basketball would be if we got BH as HC and Hop involved in the program somehow. Imagine the NIL support

 

[JeremyCuse]

Who is saying it won’t happen? I think each of us trying to share info believe Hodgson is the clear top choice. Likely to be wrapped up soon.

^ when Jake speaks its best to listen. But to echo yes the smoke is there on Hodgson.

 

[phil77]

So in summary:

-Hodgson with Lally $ and current influence and recent history of quick program turnarounds
versus
-Hop promise of big-time NIL and alum support

 

[RF2044]

I think we all agree. I am scared the powers at be let personal relationships get in the way. No one is doubting Hopkins is a great salesman from a recruiting standpoint. It’s the actual basketball philosophy that scares fans. More ISO, more zone and more non-shooting.

That said I am sure the basketball alumni are all pushing it because they all love him.

Great post

You and me both.

 

[whobut03]

Imagine how back Syracuse Basketball would be if we got BH as HC and Hop involved in the program somehow. Imagine the NIL support

Am I nuts to think it would be awesome to have Hop as the GM?

 

[OrlandoCuse]

I really like Mack but I think with everything going on (AD and up) it will either be Hop, GMac, or BH, that is if I had to guess with about 3 weeks left.

Option 1 and 2 are viable options. So it’s either BH or bust.

My guess is Lally will have significant influence on this decision. That’s means it will be BH.

 

[dasher]

Imagine how back Syracuse Basketball would be if we got BH as HC and Hop involved in the program somehow. Imagine the NIL support

Forget that ever happening.

 

[TommyA13]

No coach with an ounce of dignity would ever do that

I was going to say Lane Kiffin but then you said “with an ounce of dignity”, so I had to rescind my comment

 

[Millhouse]

At the end of the day all of this is sort of a moot point. The booster funded NIL model is not sustainable but for a handful of programs. Corporate donors have to get involved or their needs to be collective bargaining. I have no idea how this shakes out, but the collegiate sports model is teetering on extinction for many schools.

it's just so crazy that they decided to turn into pro sports but don't allow contracts

 

[TommyA13]

Forget that ever happening.

Ofc, but it’s fun to dream, right?

 

[007]

Oh, I know that. I was just taking it to the extreme with the Saudi Prince and all that.

You should have let the Prince stuff run a little. Purple Rain NIL and the new Orange.

 

[dasher]

You should have let the Prince stuff run a little. Purple Rain NIL and the new Orange.

I haven't even got in to the Taylor Swift stuff with Hopkins.

 

[CU44SE]

Doubt hop would come back to be an assistant if he is gunning for the HC position. But would that not be a jolt tot he program if Hodgson for head coach and Hop for lead assistant. Hop was a good defensive coach. Not a good offensive coach.

 

[Jake]

Am I nuts to think it would be awesome to have Hop as the GM?

Honestly, I’m not sure BH would want Hop lurking. And secondly, my biggest issue when hop was here was talent identification. He could close the sheet out of a recruitment, but he undervalues shooters and overvalues athletes. I’d rather find a way to keep Alex.

Pretty sure that if we hire BH, Hop won’t be here.

 

[TommyA13]

Am I nuts to think it would be awesome to have Hop as the GM?

Hop being back (not as HC) would be awesome, but I think Kline is a great GM for us. We should be thanking him for helping put together our first NCAA Tournament team since 2021, but the coaching staff wasn’t even close to being good enough for that to happen.

 

[dasher]

At the end of the day all of this is sort of a moot point. The booster funded NIL model is not sustainable but for a handful of programs. Corporate donors have to get involved or their needs to be collective bargaining. I have no idea how this shakes out, but the collegiate sports model is teetering on extinction for many schools.

And they know it but I don't think they know what to do about it.

 

[JeremyCuse]

Honestly, I’m not sure BH would want Hop lurking. And secondly, my biggest issue when hop was here was talent identification. He could close the sheet out of a recruitment, but he undervalues shooters and overvalues athletes. I’d rather find a way to keep Alex.

Pretty sure that if we hire BH, Hop won’t be here.

This ^, hard to see how they could possibly co-exist. Would be like SU keeping Robinson on staff after the demotion from DC. Just isn't gonna happen

 

[OrlandoCuse]

I’m a little bummed because for two weeks in April after Easter, I’m going out of the country. It’s during the first two weeks the portal is open. I better be able to pick up this forum or I’m going to go nuts.

Timeline should play out like this:
- March 10 to 14: Red is fired
- Last week of March: New coach is hired
- First week of April: Staff is formed
- April to May: majority of new roster is formed


April 2027 - Cuse wins National Championship

 

[whobut03]

Honestly, I’m not sure BH would want Hop lurking. And secondly, my biggest issue when hop was here was talent identification. He could close the sheet out of a recruitment, but he undervalues shooters and overvalues athletes. I’d rather find a way to keep Alex.

Pretty sure that if we hire BH, Hop won’t be here.

I totally agree and don’t think it would be a good idea. was just dreaming lol