Demetris Nichols returns as graduate assistant coach

[UpstateSM]

This nepotism (genetic and fraternal) thing is getting exponentially more disturbing.

 

[PauliePeppas]

This nepotism (genetic and fraternal) thing is getting exponentially more disturbing.

lol

 

[Cusefan0307]

It’s a graduate assistant position. He’s not going to be recruiting, but he will be working with players one on one. This is the equivalent of being a TA. Not sure why we are getting worked up over nepotism. Any alum would love to have their alma mater take them back.

 

[MSOrange]

This nepotism (genetic and fraternal) thing is getting exponentially more disturbing.

While one could argue the merit of all of our assistants being alums, this particular move hardly makes it more disturbing. it's very common for basketball grad assistants to be alums of the school.

 

[jdubs30]

He better not be practicing with the team

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

When he hires Kueth, i’ll stop pissing and moaning

Kueth could tell kids today about hardships. Amazing story for him and his family. Incredible people. There is also a disturbing SI article that involves his family and some nasty stuff in Indiana when he was in HS.

 

[Briancuse]

Ran outta Boeheims I guess.

Part of the terms of taking the job is he has to change his name to Boeheim, Happy for Dnic, solid hire, he is one of my favorites.

 

[Consigliere]

This nepotism (genetic and fraternal) thing is getting exponentially more disturbing.

Especially since we have a current high priority recruit who extolls the family atmosphere at Syracuse and the fact that the entire coaching staff are alumni as a positive. Should have truncated your screen name after the first four letters.

 

[RealMcNeil]

This nepotism (genetic and fraternal) thing is getting exponentially more disturbing.

It’s a graduate assistant position. He’s not going to be recruiting, but he will be working with players one on one. This is the equivalent of being a TA. Not sure why we are getting worked up over nepotism. Any alum would love to have their alma mater take them back.

While one could argue the merit of all of our assistants being alums, this particular move hardly makes it more disturbing. it's very common for basketball grad assistants to be alums of the school.

Not for nothing, he also had brief stints in the NBA, won the EuroLeague in 2016 with CSKA Moscow and had some other solid stops in Europe. Good player, helpful coaching asset - no regrets move, honestly.

 

[MSOrange]

Not for nothing, he also had brief stints in the NBA, won the EuroLeague in 2016 with CSKA Moscow and had some other solid stops in Europe. Good player, helpful coaching asset - no regrets move, honestly.

Good point. Most grad assistants are usually a year or two out of college and don't have nearly the experience that DNic brings.

 

[OrangeTarheel]

Especially since we have a current high priority recruit who extolls the family atmosphere at Syracuse and the fact that the entire coaching staff are alumni as a positive. Should have truncated your screen name after the first four letters.

Yeah I came here to post something similar. As a business owner I look at what JB is doing and it’s brilliant. His loyalty to these guys is very attractive to recruits and their families. It also is great stability for the program. Love it.

 

[Digger]

Think I spotted Nichols at the Summer League here (on the right)? Does he still have some connection to the Knicks?

 

[721Comstock]

View attachment 218234Think I spotted Nichols at the Summer League here (on the right)? Does he still have some connection to the Knicks?

Well, duh.

D-Nic

Knicks.

D KNicks.

I’d say there’s a connection.

 

[HoustonCuse]

View attachment 218234Think I spotted Nichols at the Summer League here (on the right)? Does he still have some connection to the Knicks?

Good eye!

 

[Cheriehoop]

Wonder if he’s doing some moonlighting for a network - looks like he has a press lanyard or something on? He was going to Newhouse and also doing broadcasting.