Rolfe
Daylight in the swamp
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I just can't see a coach that preaches defense in this day and age succeeding.
Bye bye Tony Bennett!
I just can't see a coach that preaches defense in this day and age succeeding.
I just can't see a coach that preaches defense in this day and age succeeding. Everyone wants to shoot 3's and its encouraged by most coaches as the game is all about spacing. K is even up front about it in that if you can't make a 3, don't even consider Duke.
Wake ought to look at the guy coaching Furman.
I disagree that an established coach would shy away from Wake Forest.
I know the topic has been discussed here at length in the past, but there is a window in the ACC (that we are at risk of missing) where K, Roy, and Boeheim are on their way out... There is an opportunity for other programs to fill the vacuum. Pitino leaving Louisville was part of this window, as well, but they hit a home run in hiring Chris Mack and should be able to continue as an elite program (barring potential sanctions).
This isn't football, where a small private school like Wake Forest has inherent disadvantages. Investments have been made into the basketball facilities. We play in the top conference. We have a history with periods of success (though more in the rear view every day).
I think most coaches would at least listen if Wake Forest showed interest.
I don't see how shooting more 3s and playing defense are mutually exclusive.
Posted this in one of the DM threads but Honest question that I am sure has been discussed ad nauseam, did wake consider interviewing or interview Chris Mack after skip's untimely death? If not, that will go down as one of our bigger blunders in a mound of blunders this athletic department has had since that time.
I don't know what Wellman did in response, but I do know that Mit Shah openly advocated for Chris Mack during that search.
I don't see how shooting more 3s and playing defense are mutually exclusive.
Wake Forest is currently in the bottom 3% of all NCAA D1 teams in half-court defensive efficiency. They give up just under 1 point per possession.
I’m going to start a thread tomorrow of a “watch” for a few possible coaching candidates with weekly/biweekly updates on games, kenpom stats, and other news (recruiting, etc.).
Pat Kelsey
Earl Grant
Nate Oats
Wes Miller
Any others I should include?
I don't know what Wellman did in response, but I do know that Mit Shah openly advocated for Chris Mack during that search.
I don't follow. Mack was still an assistant at Xavier when Skip passed away. And Xavier was in the Atlantic 10 in 2007.Unless we were prepared to offer him L'ville money, we weren't getting Mack at that time. Why would he leave an equal job for a raise that he could have gotten from Xavier?
The BE is a power conference in basketball.
What is the next contract going to be? Because Danny is still on the payroll for 5 more basketball seasons after this one, I think big name-big money coaches are out. For an up and coming coach is 4 years for $8 million good? 5 years for $9 million? Will have to make the right hire because Wake Forest can't afford 3 head coaches on the payroll and Danny will be collecting checks until 2025.
Ryan Odom- great record but only 3 years as a head coach. If he puts together another conference title and NCAA run he certainly would warrant consideration.
Steve Forbes (ETSU)- guy may not be an option due to Bruce Pearl ties, but also has Gregg Marshall ties. 204-62 as a head coach and only 53. Has both recruited at a high level (SEC) as an assistant and proven to be an ultra-successful head coach. Not sure why he isn't getting mentioned anywhere. His record is ridiculous.
I don't follow. Mack was still an assistant at Xavier when Skip passed away. And Xavier was in the Atlantic 10 in 2007.
I don't follow. Mack was still an assistant at Xavier when Skip passed away. And Xavier was in the Atlantic 10 in 2007.