Possible Replacements for Anthony Grant

[roll tide roll]

Seth Greenberg will be the next coach.

[ricky023]

Seth Greenberg will be the next coach.

Hey RTR, you seem awfully confident on this choice. I know your not to spill or anything but do have some solid reason for this choice? RTR!

[Marshal Dillon]

Here is a list of a few coaches worth contacting to see their interest in being Head Coach of Alabama Basketball.

Jay Wright-Villanova age 53  300-150 record-Taken 'Nova to Final Four, 2 Elite 8's, & 4 Sweet 16's
CON: He's a Villanova grad and may not want to leave. Plus, he has the program in high gear & is 22-2 now & #6 in country.

Archie Miller-Dayton age 36 79-41 in 4th season at Dayton-Been to 1 Elite 8. Currently, 18-5 on season. Brother of Sean Miller of Univ. Arizona BB HC.
CON: Has contract through 2019. Also, been HC only 4 years but father was BB coach and brother successful.

Mike Jones-Radford age 49. In 4th year as HC with overall record of 41-59. Each year has shown improvement in record, 6-16, 13-19, 22-13, & 18-8 right now.
CON: HUGE gamble & doubt we are that desperate.

Michael White-La. Tech age 37. 4th year coach 91-36, 17-5 this year. Father AD @ Duke. White played at Ole Miss.
CON: Coaches in Conference USA & never made NCAA.

Tim Cluess-Iona age 55. Been a winner at 2 different schools. Overall 230-84 (.732%). 110-51 Iona & 19-6 now.
CON: From Queens, NY & may not want to go South.

Ben Jacobson-Northern Iowa age 44. 9th year as coach of NIU. 189-103 record with 2 NCAA Tourneys.      
23-2 this year.
CON: From N. Dakota & may not want to go South. Also, could be in demand after this year. He just signed a new 10 year contract.

LeVelle Moton-North Carolina Central age 40. 99-51 in 5th year & every year has improved. 17-6 now.
CON: Not sure.

Ben Howland-unemployed since 2013, age 57. Former UCLA coach. Lots of HC experience, 399-208 overall, 233-107 @ UCLA. Ten years at UCLA with 7 NCAA's, including 3 Final Four's.
CON: Why is he still unemployed, nobody knows. Does he still have the fire & were there problems at UCLA? New MSU coach

Steve Prohm-Murray State age 40. 93-27 in 4 years, 21-4 now. Graduate of Alabama & served as student assistant coach. A fascinating & intriguing choice for Tide coach.
CON: Only 4 years as head coach.


There are other coaches who could be considered, this is a starters list. The one's I would consider strongly are:

Archie Miller
Tim Clues
Ben Howland (if no skeletons from UCLA) New MSU coach.
Steve Prohm

I think it might be a good time to resurrect this thread.



 

Marshall staying. Time for Plan B, maybe even Plan C.


 

[bamaphil]

At this point I get the feeling we're going to end up taking a chance on a younger, unproven at the power conference level coach.  Hopefully it works out.  I'd really hate another 3-5 years of mediocrity before going through all of this again.

[Chechem]

At this point I get the feeling we're going to end up taking a chance on a younger, unproven at the power conference level coach.  Hopefully it works out.  I'd really hate another 3-5 years of mediocrity before going through all of this again.

Yeah, I'm beginning to think it'll be Steve Prohm.  He played at Alabama.

Unless the tweets were in error, looks like Marshall's rejected the offer.  Sigh.

[bamaphil]

At this point I get the feeling we're going to end up taking a chance on a younger, unproven at the power conference level coach.  Hopefully it works out.  I'd really hate another 3-5 years of mediocrity before going through all of this again.

Yeah, I'm beginning to think it'll be Steve Prohm.  He played at Alabama.

Unless the tweets were in error, looks like Marshall's rejected the offer.  Sigh.

Battle actually released a statement.  It's official, Marshall ain't comin'.

[bamaphil]

At this point I get the feeling we're going to end up taking a chance on a younger, unproven at the power conference level coach.  Hopefully it works out.  I'd really hate another 3-5 years of mediocrity before going through all of this again.

Yeah, I'm beginning to think it'll be Steve Prohm.  He played at Alabama.

Unless the tweets were in error, looks like Marshall's rejected the offer.  Sigh.

I don't know anything about Prohm, but if he's the guy it feels like Mark Gottfried round 2.  Former player coming from a mid-major with some success but not proven. 

[Marshal Dillon]

At this point I get the feeling we're going to end up taking a chance on a younger, unproven at the power conference level coach.  Hopefully it works out.  I'd really hate another 3-5 years of mediocrity before going through all of this again.

Yeah, I'm beginning to think it'll be Steve Prohm.  He played at Alabama.

Unless the tweets were in error, looks like Marshall's rejected the offer.  Sigh.

I don't know anything about Prohm, but if he's the guy it feels like Mark Gottfried round 2.  Former player coming from a mid-major with some success but not proven. 

That's the big fear. Personally, I still like Archie Miller at Dayton. The reality is, it's like throwing dice, you might get a 7 or a snake eyes.

[Marshal Dillon]

Other possible replacements.

Avery Johnson age 50: Played & coached in NBA. Successful at Dallas, disaster at Brooklyn (franchise is a dumpster fire)

Jeff Van Gundy age 53: NBA coached Knicks & Rockets. A very good defensive coach, not much on offense.




 

[cbbama99]

What about someone like Steve Lavin? You think CBB might give him a look?

[2Stater]

What about someone like Steve Lavin? You think CBB might give him a look?

I do. I mentioned on here before about how he resurrected the St John's program. He would be a good choice , IMO.

[McBaman]

What do we know about the coach at Gonzaga?  Is he out of the question?

[cbbama99]

What do we know about the coach at Gonzaga?  Is he out of the question?

I think that could end up being another Greg Marshall situation, but Mark Few would be a great hire.

[bamaphil]

What do we know about the coach at Gonzaga?  Is he out of the question?

He's like Marshall.  He's in a great situation where he can win every year and play quality non-conference teams.  He doesn't want to leave.

[Marshal Dillon]

What do we know about the coach at Gonzaga?  Is he out of the question?

I think that could end up being another Greg Marshall situation, but Mark Few would be a great hire.

Don't think he's going anywhere. He was born in Oregon, graduated from Oregon, & turned them down a few years ago. He has turned down Indiana, too.

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