Mike Hopkins name comes up in Oregon St coaching search

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And 3 of the 4 were long time assistants at the school they took over for. The other was a disciple of the "Coach K" of that era. And none of these occurred in the last 15 years. I'm sure there are others in the recent past, like a Hoiberg or Ollie (though those are also both alma mater situations.) Or Pat Knight, who shouldn't count.

Unless he waits indefinitely for the SU job, any power conference job is as good as it's gonna get.

Right, Look at young Pitino at Minny. He has an NIT Championship at age 31.

 

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Right, Look at young Pitino at Minny. He has an NIT Championship at age 31.

Not to get sidetracked, but how many would sign up for Pitino right now and give him the keys to SU in a few years?

He's broken both FIU's and MIN's win record in only one year at each and obviously has pedigree. JB's retirement would likely take place the same time he's looking for a big-time position and there's the Pitino-Boeheim connection ...