Assistant Coaches

[1and1sju]

getting kind of late, with a big weekend ahead. I would imagine if he was coming Kentucky would of said something as they need another recruiter

He could already be working for Mullin. There's no rule saying they have to announce anything to us immediately.

 

[southernjohnny2]

dude its a very small world and word would of gotten out..so I doubt he is already working for Mullin

 

[paultzman]

Obviously if this happens next week it is not the end of the world. I know this is a recruiting weekend, but what can you do?

 

[mjmaherjr]

fordham96 reporting on the jungle might not be official till next week

friday redmen.com poster panic ensues.

 

[Andrew]

So if he starts with SJU next week, is he recruiting for Kentucky this weekend? Seems odd.

 

[cpavin]

So if he starts with SJU next week, is he recruiting for Kentucky this weekend? Seems odd.

Who does he accompany to the Diallo interview next week. Mullin or Calipari? I hope he's with Chris and Matt A.

 

[Knight]

So if he starts with SJU next week, is he recruiting for Kentucky this weekend? Seems odd.

Maybe he is waiting so that he does not steal the news exposure from Hillary's declaring for 2016?

 

[jumbo_peanuts]

Obviously if this happens next week it is not the end of the world. I know this is a recruiting weekend, but what can you do?

So where is this big news and happy ending to the week that you promised us all? Or do we need more patience?

 

[1and1sju]

dude its a very small world and word would of gotten out..so I doubt he is already working for Mullin

right, and he could very well show up at events with Matt A and Chris this weekend. And we wouldn't necessarily know a thing until then. They don't hold a press conference and hand him a jersey with his name on it.

 

[Jack Williams]

Obviously if this happens next week it is not the end of the world. I know this is a recruiting weekend, but what can you do?

So where is this big news and happy ending to the week that you promised us all? Or do we need more patience?

Yes

 

[paultzman]

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Obviously if this happens next week it is not the end of the world. I know this is a recruiting weekend, but what can you do?

So where is this big news and happy ending to the week that you promised us all? Or do we need more patience?

I heard Slice was close to being done & we would get a player commitment today. All I suggested was patience. If I'm wrong so be it. When I post don't read them. It may make you happy. Enjoy your weekend man.

Btw, I still expect that Slice will join the staff & we will add a player very soon.

 

[MJDinkins]

dude its a very small world and word would of gotten out..so I doubt he is already working for Mullin

right, and he could very well show up at events with Matt A and Chris this weekend. And we wouldn't necessarily know a thing until then. They don't hold a press conference and hand him a jersey with his name on it.

Yep.... I believe Matt A. had joined the staff a couple days before it was actually announced.

 

[mkras99]

dude its a very small world and word would of gotten out..so I doubt he is already working for Mullin

right, and he could very well show up at events with Matt A and Chris this weekend. And we wouldn't necessarily know a thing until then. They don't hold a press conference and hand him a jersey with his name on it.

Yep.... I believe Matt A. had joined the staff a couple days before it was actually announced.

I don't think it's even been officially announced yet.

 

[mjmaherjr]

Obviously if this happens next week it is not the end of the world. I know this is a recruiting weekend, but what can you do?

So where is this big news and happy ending to the week that you promised us all? Or do we need more patience?

 

[redken]

Obviously if this happens next week it is not the end of the world. I know this is a recruiting weekend, but what can you do?

So where is this big news and happy ending to the week that you promised us all? Or do we need more patience?

Yes

Yes. The delay, in fact, could be seen as a good sign: that Slice is in negotiations with us; that he's working on a buyout from UK; and that he's trying to get recruiting matters in order for Cal before leaving (especially with seven UK players announcing for the NBA draft). On the other hand, if he wasn't interested in coming here, we'd probably know by now, especially with this being the start of the spring signing period.

P.S. Special thanks to Paultzman, Mkras, and Paul for helping get my tech problems resolved.

 

[bobo]

Article on Slice with some interesting comments from him

http://www.reviewjournal.com/column...raight-college-basketball-s-pinnacle-kentucky

 

[paultzman]

Obviously if this happens next week it is not the end of the world. I know this is a recruiting weekend, but what can you do?

So where is this big news and happy ending to the week that you promised us all? Or do we need more patience?

Yes

Yes. The delay, in fact, could be seen as a good sign: that Slice is in negotiations with us; that he's working on a buyout from UK; and that he's trying to get recruiting matters in order for Cal before leaving (especially with seven UK players announcing for the NBA draft). On the other hand, if he wasn't interested in coming here, we'd probably know by now, especially with this being the start of the spring signing period.

P.S. Special thanks to Paultzman, Mkras, and Paul for helping get my tech problems resolved.

Spot on post about Slice Ken.

 

[beast of the east]

Obviously if this happens next week it is not the end of the world. I know this is a recruiting weekend, but what can you do?

So where is this big news and happy ending to the week that you promised us all? Or do we need more patience?

Yes

Yes. The delay, in fact, could be seen as a good sign: that Slice is in negotiations with us; that he's working on a buyout from UK; and that he's trying to get recruiting matters in order for Cal before leaving (especially with seven UK players announcing for the NBA draft). On the other hand, if he wasn't interested in coming here, we'd probably know by now, especially with this being the start of the spring signing period.

P.S. Special thanks to Paultzman, Mkras, and Paul for helping get my tech problems resolved.

Spot on post about Slice Ken.

I hope your right. It would seem to me that the second part of Ken's post makes no sense (getting recruiting in order for Cal). If you are moving to another D1 program, the faster he gets settled here the better, and bring along with you the relationships you have with targeted players.

 

[paultzman]

Obviously if this happens next week it is not the end of the world. I know this is a recruiting weekend, but what can you do?

So where is this big news and happy ending to the week that you promised us all? Or do we need more patience?

Yes

Yes. The delay, in fact, could be seen as a good sign: that Slice is in negotiations with us; that he's working on a buyout from UK; and that he's trying to get recruiting matters in order for Cal before leaving (especially with seven UK players announcing for the NBA draft). On the other hand, if he wasn't interested in coming here, we'd probably know by now, especially with this being the start of the spring signing period.

P.S. Special thanks to Paultzman, Mkras, and Paul for helping get my tech problems resolved.

Spot on post about Slice Ken.

I hope your right. It would seem to me that the second part of Ken's post makes no sense (getting recruiting in order for Cal). If you are moving to another D1 program, the faster he gets settled here the better, and bring along with you the relationships you have with targeted players.

Negotiations sometimes merit additional time as you well know. That is the part of Ken's post I agree on. Could be wrong, but sense this will get done.

 

[beast of the east]

Obviously if this happens next week it is not the end of the world. I know this is a recruiting weekend, but what can you do?

So where is this big news and happy ending to the week that you promised us all? Or do we need more patience?

Yes

Yes. The delay, in fact, could be seen as a good sign: that Slice is in negotiations with us; that he's working on a buyout from UK; and that he's trying to get recruiting matters in order for Cal before leaving (especially with seven UK players announcing for the NBA draft). On the other hand, if he wasn't interested in coming here, we'd probably know by now, especially with this being the start of the spring signing period.

P.S. Special thanks to Paultzman, Mkras, and Paul for helping get my tech problems resolved.

Spot on post about Slice Ken.

I hope your right. It would seem to me that the second part of Ken's post makes no sense (getting recruiting in order for Cal). If you are moving to another D1 program, the faster he gets settled here the better, and bring along with you the relationships you have with targeted players.

Negotiations sometimes merit additional time as you well know. That is the part of Ken's post I agree on. Could be wrong, but sense this will get done.

My big concern is that if Cal wants to keep him, he has a much bigger checkbook to work with. It would all come down to how much Slice wants to come here. We could certainly bump him in pay, but may not be able to match a counter. Respect your opinion and information and hope you are right. It would be a huge get to have two top notch recruiters, and it's clear Mullin will be a tireless worker in that regard.

Regarding Mullin's involvement in recruiting, it's interesting. I had a conversation with Coach C's wife (the C. in Iona) after he took the job up there and commented to her that he must be inundated with work stepping up to a bigger program. She said it was actually much easier on him because he had a staff to help focus on recruiting, where at Post he had to do everything himself.

I believe Mullin will more than make up for inexperience on the bench (overstated IMO anyways) with a proven mindset to simply outwork everyone else, in the gym and out.