Coach Search Options after Autry

[phil77]

Jason Hart was the head coach of the G League Ignite in 2023-24 and led them to an impressive 2-32 record (Yes 2-32). They were 31 out 31 in points per game on offense so dead last and they were 25th out of 31 in points per game for defense. Dead last in Off RTG and second to last in Def RTG and again dead last in Net RTG with an impressive -15.7. And he has never been a college head coach...

If that doesn't scream qualified, I don't know what does...I am sure he isn't on the list because he played at Syracuse.

 

[sufan59]

Jason Hart was the head coach of the G League Ignite in 2023-24 and led them to an impressive 2-32 record (Yes 2-32). They were 31 out 31 in points per game on offense so dead last and they were 25th out of 31 in points per game for defense. Dead last in Off RTG and second to last in Def RTG and again dead last in Net RTG with an impressive -15.7. And he has never been a college head coach...

If that doesn't scream qualified, I don't know what does...I am sure he isn't on the list because he played at Syracuse.

If we are trying to outdo the Kenny Payne Louisville era.

 

[DilemaCuse]

Or VT hiring their just fired HC as DC...Oh, wait.

He had a prior relationship with Franklin as his DC at PSU

 

[Orangezoo]

Jason Hart was the head coach of the G League Ignite in 2023-24 and led them to an impressive 2-32 record (Yes 2-32). They were 31 out 31 in points per game on offense so dead last and they were 25th out of 31 in points per game for defense. Dead last in Off RTG and second to last in Def RTG and again dead last in Net RTG with an impressive -15.7. And he has never been a college head coach...

If that doesn't scream qualified, I don't know what does...I am sure he isn't on the list because he played at Syracuse.

Don’t worry it was just a talent and NIL problem.

 

[Cusefan69]

I dont think that's it. But you have to imagine they're looking at the finances too. And rev share has had a big impact on the bottom line. You could run things at breakeven before. All of a sudden you have a $20M hit. If someone comes along and says they could raise a lot of money...I think a lot of people would listen.

Richmond does Syracuse budget in ACC payout increases? Each year we get more. Is that $20m minus incremental revenue from ACC? Doing a quick search for example the bump between 2023 and 24 was ~$5m. Does the Athletic department get that incremental to apply to that new $20m? Presumably a similar bump this year.

 

[sweetpea]

Just to be clear there was at least one external candidate who was interviewed. The decision to hire Red has been overly simplified.

Who was that or is that some giant secret that can't be revealed until after Widhack's death.

 

[Cappy3]

Maybe (hopefully) I’m wrong, but I get the feeling that the BOT is considering Hop more because they feel he was screwed over when the original JB retirement changed than because they truly believe he is the guy to rectify our current situation.

 

[Newhouser]

If I think about this as a horse race there may be a favorite or 2, but at this point I’d still probably take the odds on “the field”

No Flightline in the race? Our kingdom for a Fightline.

 

[Irishsecra1]

In my humble opinion the only alum who should be considered is GMAC because he is having success now, albeit at a mid major.
Jason Hart is beyond a joke.

As for Hop, I think he would be better than Red, not a high bar to exceed there but not as good as GMAC partly due to his later years at Wash and the fact he has been in the NBA for 2 years.

Either get a qualified mid major head coach from outside the family or if it has to be an alum, then try to get GMAC.

 

[cliftonparksufan]

This could easily get to 300+ pages until the candidate that 99.99% of us want is eliminated in the NCAAT. But, if it's that .01% candidate, he can be named tomorrow.

This could get to 300 pages a lot sooner than I thought. Hopefully the committee does a deep dive and a proper search on everyone being considered and not just the qualifications of graduating or previously working at Syracuse University.

If that's the case, they could hire one of the lunch ladies in the dining hall. Disclaimer: I love lunch ladies and if you get to know them, you might get something extra with your meal.

 

[PauliePeppas]

Going to be longgggg few weeks

 

[Newhouser]

Yup. The next few seasons, across both football and men’s hoops, will likely determine if SU can compete in the new world of professional college athletics.

I just hope we have the sense to acknowledge if we can’t, instead of stringing everyone along for years and having them throw good money after bad.

I think we know that the end result is going to be at the young adult table. Not the kiddie table but not where the alphas eat. And I agree it will be interesting on how transparent SU is on that settling.

 

[Hawknate144]

Jason Hart was the head coach of the G League Ignite in 2023-24 and led them to an impressive 2-32 record (Yes 2-32). They were 31 out 31 in points per game on offense so dead last and they were 25th out of 31 in points per game for defense. Dead last in Off RTG and second to last in Def RTG and again dead last in Net RTG with an impressive -15.7. And he has never been a college head coach...

If that doesn't scream qualified, I don't know what does...I am sure he isn't on the list because he played at Syracuse.

He's a terrible candidate, but that team was also a bunch of egotistical immature bag chasing high schoolers.

 

[phil77]

He's a terrible candidate, but that team was also a bunch of egotistical immature bag chasing high schoolers.

He had Matas Buzelis and Ron Holland on the team. That is the #5 pick and #11 pick in the draft.

 

[djorange1989]

Let’s see if Hodgson and GMAC win their conference tourney.

And if they lose one game they shouldn’t be hired? Brilliant. (Not that I want GMAC hired)

 

[Hawknate144]

He had Matas Buzelis and Ron Holland on the team. That is the #5 pick and #11 pick in the draft.

This is fair, didn't realize it was that version, yeah that's horrid.

 

[Franz69]

I'm nauseous.

 

[djorange1989]

We can only have a head coach whose last name starts with H, I know that for sure ...

Herm Harried has two H’s and is an alum!!

 

[AZOrange]

Is the "field" good or should we hope that we for the ocean and the shark that's in it?

Potentially. But think about how organic the Fran brown situation arose. But for a few people no one really had him in the mix. What I can tell you is that there is inbound interest that has not been discussed here…

 

[Fly Rodder]

Potentially. But think about how organic the Fran brown situation arose. But for a few people no one really had him in the mix. What I can tell you is that there is inbound interest that has not been discussed here…

Doug Gottlieb doesn't count.

 

[Bulldog04]

Potentially. But think about how organic the Fran brown situation arose. But for a few people no one really had him in the mix. What I can tell you is that there is inbound interest that has not been discussed here…

I wish I could get my friend Jason Leone hired. He can coach. Flat out. One can dream

 

[UnknownOrange]

if you handed me jason hart and mike hopkins resumes and took away their names/ties to Syracuse

I would respectfully throw them both in the trash

I don't know if BH is the answer.. or if the St Louis guy is the answer... but you can't go in the family if no one is ready to be the guy

 

[AZOrange]

I wish I could get my friend Jason Leone hired. He can coach. Flat out. One can dream

I think if you look at the top assistants of the current top 5-10 teams we will see at least 1-2 candidates there

 

[OttoinGrotto]

Eh, I don’t care anymore than as a fan. Im not going to lose my job because SU collapsed a gold mine and saving $2k a year on seasons is another fishing trip. So yay me.

...

Handle checks out.

 

[whobut03]

I wish I could get my friend Jason Leone hired. He can coach. Flat out. One can dream

Is that Ed's son?