Assistant Coaches

[SJU14]

What about Zendon Hamilton? I know he was basically an unpaid assistant last season but didn't seem like he had any connection with that staff.

 

[beast of the east]

How about Wennington to coach the bigs :lol: If we get Abdelmissah them maybe Chris pulls in one of his nba buddies (ala Lavin) or one of high school coaches in the area.

I think he's got a different guy in mind to work with the bigs.

Knowing Mullin, I think he'd like to see Hamilton return in the same capacity if Hamilton is still interested. I'd be a little shocked if Mullin didn't bring an NBA guy as his third assistant. This is assuming that Slice and Matt A are on board (and Mullin too for that matter). It' much more fun to assume they both are because of what could follow, so I'll do that until it is debunked.

I agree with you on an NBA guy. I have been excited about the AC prospects & probably overstated when I referred to one guy being "wrapped up". I do believe Mullin will hit the ground running & have a solid staff. I hope Slice comes, but could certainly see him declining. One of the news articles referred to Ed Pickney as a possible candidate. That would line up with your thoughts. Frankly, I would love that. A Bronx guy, Nova great, NBA experience & cousin of Billy Singleton. Great day today & fun week ahead I suspect.

Mullin an Pinckney were good friends back when. He's a really good man. Would love to see him here - he hasn't been in college since 2007, after he assisted at Nova for 4 seasons.

One of the best all time sequences was SJU vs. Nova. Mullin drives left, Pinckney switches of on Mullin and blocks his shot. Mullin gets the ball and Pinckney blocks it again, and then again. Mullin goes up again, makes the basket and gets fouled. Three point play. remember where I was sitting, so I think it may have been at Nova. Anyone with any recollection?

 

[L J S A]

Replacement for Keady and the Yellow Pads???

Don Nelson...HOF Coach..

Giving up Hawaii most of the year for Jamaica might be tough.

 

[GardenCity62]

Saturday afternoon game in Philly in early Feb 85. I recall the date because it was my dad's birthday. The most competitive of our 3 games with Nova. Was a great game like the Syr games that year. Such a high level brand of bb.
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[Chris7]

I think his budget will be clear before he signs. He's no dummy.

I hope. Tbh I have heard that the school is in deep financial trouble. Real trouble. Not fixable by donations.

SJU costs like 50-60k per year now. 15 years ago it was 13K/year. They have plenty of applicants all years and im positive they aren't in financial trouble.

I was thinking this with tuition being so high and a large student body. How could they possibly be in trouble?

It will come out eventually. They're in trouble. About 85% kids at the school are on some type of scholarship. Theres some deal where if you just go to catholic school, not only do you get admitted, but you get an instant scholarship right off the bat. I'm not making this up, it will come out eventually.

 

[beast of the east]

Saturday afternoon game in Philly in early Feb 85. I recall the date because it was my dad's birthday. The most competitive of our 3 games with Nova. Was a great game like the Syr games that year. Such a high level brand of bb.
Y

Thanks Enright. I have this knack of remembering exactly where I was seated for big moments in games, and I know I was to the left of midcourt and Mullin had that sequence on my side of the court.

 

[beast of the east]

I think his budget will be clear before he signs. He's no dummy.

I hope. Tbh I have heard that the school is in deep financial trouble. Real trouble. Not fixable by donations.

SJU costs like 50-60k per year now. 15 years ago it was 13K/year. They have plenty of applicants all years and im positive they aren't in financial trouble.

I was thinking this with tuition being so high and a large student body. How could they possibly be in trouble?

It will come out eventually. They're in trouble. About 85% kids at the school are on some type of scholarship. Theres some deal where if you just go to catholic school, not only do you get admitted, but you get an instant scholarship right off the bat. I'm not making this up, it will come out eventually.

With enrollment down by something like 500 students, there is a sense of fiscal restraint and cost cutting at the university. We aren't on the verge of financial collapse by any means. Bobby G. is a money guy who will reduce expenses and get us back on track.

 

[Knight]

I think his budget will be clear before he signs. He's no dummy.

I hope. Tbh I have heard that the school is in deep financial trouble. Real trouble. Not fixable by donations.

SJU costs like 50-60k per year now. 15 years ago it was 13K/year. They have plenty of applicants all years and im positive they aren't in financial trouble.

I was thinking this with tuition being so high and a large student body. How could they possibly be in trouble?

It will come out eventually. They're in trouble. About 85% kids at the school are on some type of scholarship. Theres some deal where if you just go to catholic school, not only do you get admitted, but you get an instant scholarship right off the bat. I'm not making this up, it will come out eventually.

Like buying a new car. You never pay sticker price. Employee discounts apply too.

 

[mjmaherjr]

I think his budget will be clear before he signs. He's no dummy.

I hope. Tbh I have heard that the school is in deep financial trouble. Real trouble. Not fixable by donations.

SJU costs like 50-60k per year now. 15 years ago it was 13K/year. They have plenty of applicants all years and im positive they aren't in financial trouble.

I was thinking this with tuition being so high and a large student body. How could they possibly be in trouble?

It will come out eventually. They're in trouble. About 85% kids at the school are on some type of scholarship. Theres some deal where if you just go to catholic school, not only do you get admitted, but you get an instant scholarship right off the bat. I'm not making this up, it will come out eventually.

With enrollment down by something like 500 students, there is a sense of fiscal restraint and cost cutting at the university. We aren't on the verge of financial collapse by any means. Bobby G. is a money guy who will reduce expenses and get us back on track.

A refunding issue came across my desk this past week or so on SJU bonds. 100 million plus deal so my guess is with the lower rates now they have to be saving a couple million a year on lower rates just from that issue and they should refi whatever else they can now to maximize savings

 

[TX Redman]

I think his budget will be clear before he signs. He's no dummy.

I hope. Tbh I have heard that the school is in deep financial trouble. Real trouble. Not fixable by donations.

SJU costs like 50-60k per year now. 15 years ago it was 13K/year. They have plenty of applicants all years and im positive they aren't in financial trouble.

I was thinking this with tuition being so high and a large student body. How could they possibly be in trouble?

It will come out eventually. They're in trouble. About 85% kids at the school are on some type of scholarship. Theres some deal where if you just go to catholic school, not only do you get admitted, but you get an instant scholarship right off the bat. I'm not making this up, it will come out eventually.

I wish that was the case when I went there...

Here are the financials. I am not an expert on 501(c)3 accounting but they look okay to me. Positive cash from operations, almost $400MM in cash and investments, debt horizon is way out there and should they choose, could be refinanced at lower rates. I do not see the trouble you speak of.

http://www.dacbond.com/dacContent/doc.jsp?id=0900bbc78011a4fa

 

[beast of the east]

I think his budget will be clear before he signs. He's no dummy.

I hope. Tbh I have heard that the school is in deep financial trouble. Real trouble. Not fixable by donations.

SJU costs like 50-60k per year now. 15 years ago it was 13K/year. They have plenty of applicants all years and im positive they aren't in financial trouble.

I was thinking this with tuition being so high and a large student body. How could they possibly be in trouble?

It will come out eventually. They're in trouble. About 85% kids at the school are on some type of scholarship. Theres some deal where if you just go to catholic school, not only do you get admitted, but you get an instant scholarship right off the bat. I'm not making this up, it will come out eventually.

I wish that was the case when I went there...

Here are the financials. I am not an expert on 501(c)3 accounting but they look okay to me. Positive cash from operations, almost $400MM in cash and investments, debt horizon is way out there and should they choose, could be refinanced at lower rates. I do not see the trouble you speak of.

http://www.dacbond.com/dacContent/doc.jsp?id=0900bbc78011a4fa

I just love how smart most of the guys on here are.

 

[Chris7]

I think his budget will be clear before he signs. He's no dummy.

I hope. Tbh I have heard that the school is in deep financial trouble. Real trouble. Not fixable by donations.

SJU costs like 50-60k per year now. 15 years ago it was 13K/year. They have plenty of applicants all years and im positive they aren't in financial trouble.

I was thinking this with tuition being so high and a large student body. How could they possibly be in trouble?

It will come out eventually. They're in trouble. About 85% kids at the school are on some type of scholarship. Theres some deal where if you just go to catholic school, not only do you get admitted, but you get an instant scholarship right off the bat. I'm not making this up, it will come out eventually.

I wish that was the case when I went there...

Here are the financials. I am not an expert on 501(c)3 accounting but they look okay to me. Positive cash from operations, almost $400MM in cash and investments, debt horizon is way out there and should they choose, could be refinanced at lower rates. I do not see the trouble you speak of.

http://www.dacbond.com/dacContent/doc.jsp?id=0900bbc78011a4fa

I just love how smart most of the guys on here are.

Have no numbers. Not sure if those show everything. I'm just stating what's been floating around a few of the BOT, have no reason to make this up.

 

[Mike]

Can we please keep this to potential asst. coaches. Thanks

 

[STJ11Redmen]

I think his budget will be clear before he signs. He's no dummy.

I hope. Tbh I have heard that the school is in deep financial trouble. Real trouble. Not fixable by donations.

SJU costs like 50-60k per year now. 15 years ago it was 13K/year. They have plenty of applicants all years and im positive they aren't in financial trouble.

I was thinking this with tuition being so high and a large student body. How could they possibly be in trouble?

It will come out eventually. They're in trouble. About 85% kids at the school are on some type of scholarship. Theres some deal where if you just go to catholic school, not only do you get admitted, but you get an instant scholarship right off the bat. I'm not making this up, it will come out eventually.

I wish that was the case when I went there...

Here are the financials. I am not an expert on 501(c)3 accounting but they look okay to me. Positive cash from operations, almost $400MM in cash and investments, debt horizon is way out there and should they choose, could be refinanced at lower rates. I do not see the trouble you speak of.

http://www.dacbond.com/dacContent/doc.jsp?id=0900bbc78011a4fa

I just love how smart most of the guys on here are.

Have no numbers. Not sure if those show everything. I'm just stating what's been floating around a few of the BOT, have no reason to make this up.

Red flag I see in those financials is tuition revenue barely increased and contributions decreased while the cost of instruction increased by about $10 million. Not a good sign. School doesn't look to be in imminent danger though and it seems like the president is addressing the issue by cutting costs and stabilizing tuition to increase enrollment.

 

[Marillac]

Can we please keep this to potential asst. coaches. Thanks

Happy with the hire, Mike?

 

[monte]

FWIW on SNY, Zagoria just said that Slice and Chris are best friends.

 

[Mike]

Yes I am, just hoping these rumors are true about the asst. coaches.

 

[beast of the east]

Yes I am, just hoping these rumors are true about the asst. coaches.

Although some people are disregarding his time as GM and Vice President of the Warriors and his role of special advisor of the Kings, a college HC is also part GM, essentially running the basketball operation. I trust Mullin not only knows what he has to do, but will attract talented people to work with him because of who he is. I'm already thinking that next season may just not be as horrible as was thought to be.

Would have to think he will be reaching out to current players very early, and that includes the problem child.

 

[Mike]

Yes I am, just hoping these rumors are true about the asst. coaches.

Although some people are disregarding his time as GM and Vice President of the Warriors and his role of special advisor of the Kings, a college HC is also part GM, essentially running the basketball operation. I trust Mullin not only knows what he has to do, but will attract talented people to work with him because of who he is. I'm already thinking that next season may just not be as horrible as was thought to be.

Would have to think he will be reaching out to current players very early, and that includes the problem child.

I agree

 

[Jack Williams]

Yes I am, just hoping these rumors are true about the asst. coaches.

Although some people are disregarding his time as GM and Vice President of the Warriors and his role of special advisor of the Kings, a college HC is also part GM, essentially running the basketball operation. I trust Mullin not only knows what he has to do, but will attract talented people to work with him because of who he is. I'm already thinking that next season may just not be as horrible as was thought to be.

Would have to think he will be reaching out to current players very early, and that includes the problem child.

I don't want to get ahead of myself, but if Chris can convince Rysheed, Obekpa, and BSamp to come back, get Matt A as an assistant to recruit Diallo, and maybe get a JUCO forward somewhere next year could potentially be fun

ALOT of fun