Possible Replacements for Anthony Grant

[Catch Prothro]

I agree with Jamos, this is speculation piled upon speculation.  We don't know what will happen with Grant, much less who the powers that be would consider for a replacement.  It is like speculating upon next year's college football rules changes.  It is like speculating on Kirby Smart's replacement next year. 

Wishful thinking. 

For a team with little offense.

I don't think a basketball team will ever get too far playing defense.  Gottfried managed to go far in the NCAA Tournament because some shooters got hot.  Not by grinding out the game and hoping to hit a shot at the end.  That's a poor strategy for a team with an inept offense.

So I do think Grant's clock is ticking.  And not his biological clock, but his coaching clock. 

But I'll wait until the announcement, and until then just root for the team.

[Marshal Dillon]

I agree with Jamos, this is speculation piled upon speculation.  We don't know what will happen with Grant, much less who the powers that be would consider for a replacement.  It is like speculating upon next year's college football rules changes.  It is like speculating on Kirby Smart's replacement next year. 

Wishful thinking. 

For a team with little offense.

I don't think a basketball team will ever get too far playing defense.  Gottfried managed to go far in the NCAA Tournament because some shooters got hot.  Not by grinding out the game and hoping to hit a shot at the end.  That's a poor strategy for a team with an inept offense.

So I do think Grant's clock is ticking.  And not his biological clock, but his coaching clock. 

But I'll wait until the announcement, and until then just root for the team.

So, it's okay to "speculate" about which players may start for the football team, it' okay to "speculate" on how the football team will play next year, it's okay to "speculate" on who the starting QB will be, it's okay to "speculate" on everything but who might be a good candidate to replace the BB coach? Right? I'm sure there is some logic there that I can't grasp.


 

[KoKoPuf]

I would break the bank for Jay Wright at Villanova. Don't know if he will come to Bama but a strong run at him would show we are serious about basketball.

[Marshal Dillon]

I would break the bank for Jay Wright at Villanova. Don't know if he will come to Bama but a strong run at him would show we are serious about basketball.

I'm sure feelers will be sent out, but he is a 'Nova grad & he has the program at a high level right now. Money is not always the answer.


 

[N.AL-Tider]

Speculation about players/head-coaches/assistant coaches/graduate assistants/waterboys and even the kids that wipe up the sweat from the floor is fine and can be fun.  One thing that is a DEFINITE GUARANTEE though is that MD is GONNA argue about something with anyone that will bite...

[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.

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?

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)
Steve Prohm

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



 

[McBaman]

Well, as long as we are resurrecting old posts, here is one of mine from Jan 30th.  I'll still stand by this criteria for evaluating candidates.  Possible need to add: being a good 'cheerleader' for the program.

I don't know enough about any potential candidates to comment on them.  But this will be one of the biggest decisions CBB makes during his tenure as AD.  I think he needs to "think outside the box" a bit.  We need a coach who has all the right skills and who has the "it" factor.

So....here's my old post:


1.  HC experience for at least 3-years.  The guy needs to know how to run a program.  This is a skill that is largely learned from experience.

2. A coach who is an good recruiter.  We are unlikely to get many 5-stars but a few 4-stars would surely help.  Failing that, we need to get the best of the 3's.

3.  Because we are not going to get 5-stars, we need a HC -- and a staff -- that has shown they know how to teach the game and develop players.  You gotta take those 3-stars and teach them to play like 5-stars.  That is a skill.  Some coaches know how to do this.  CAG is not one of them.

4.  A coach who is a good leader and motivator; one who can get guys to reach down in their gut and play with intensity.

Those are skills that can be evaluated.  There are mid-major coaches out there who can bring such a skill set to the Bama job.  It's CBB's job to go get one of them.

[2Stater]

Rumors are flying that Tom Crean will be fired at Indiana and will be coming to Bama. Even if true, not sure he will be a good choice.

[Marshal Dillon]

Rumors are flying that Tom Crean will be fired at Indiana and will be coming to Bama. Even if true, not sure he will be a good choice.

Attention: Rumor Central

Fascinating rumor, if true. He was very good at Marquette & literally resuscitated a dead Indiana program, but Hoosier fans want Final Fours every year. Also, my son swears he heard ESPN say Brad Stevens, former Butler coach & current Celtics coach might be available. Stevens has been to 2 Final Fours and he's only 38.


 

[bamaphil]

Rumors are flying that Tom Crean will be fired at Indiana and will be coming to Bama. Even if true, not sure he will be a good choice.

Attention: Rumor Central

Fascinating rumor, if true. He was very good at Marquette & literally resuscitated a dead Indiana program, but Hoosier fans want Final Fours very year. Also, my son swears he heard ESPN say Brad Stevens, former Butler coach & current Celtics coach might be available. Stevens has been to 2 Final Fours and he's only 38.


 

Stevens could have any open job in the country.  As much I'd love to have him, I don't see him coming to Bama.

[Marshal Dillon]

Rumors are flying that Tom Crean will be fired at Indiana and will be coming to Bama. Even if true, not sure he will be a good choice.

Attention: Rumor Central

Fascinating rumor, if true. He was very good at Marquette & literally resuscitated a dead Indiana program, but Hoosier fans want Final Fours very year. Also, my son swears he heard ESPN say Brad Stevens, former Butler coach & current Celtics coach might be available. Stevens has been to 2 Final Fours and he's only 38.


 

Stevens could have any open job in the country.  As much I'd love to have him, I don't see him coming to Bama.

Stevens is an Indiana native & Butler is in Indiana. I'm sure it's a total coincidence that Indiana fired it's coach.



 

[KoKoPuf]

Fred Hoiberg at  Iowa State and the guy at Wichita State are worth a long look.

[Chechem]

Fred Hoiberg at  Iowa State and the guy at Wichita State are worth a long look.

Maybe Shaka Smart.


 

[ricky023]

Will there be a name before the NIT last game to be played? I am not sure there would be. RTR!

[Chechem]

Will there be a name before the NIT last game to be played? I am not sure there would be. RTR!

Unlikely.   

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