Assistant Coaches
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The coaching staff consists of a head coach and two assistants as we all are aware of. All three have been on the road recruiting and in according to NCAA rules you can only have three coaches on the road recruiting at anyone time, so not having the third assistant is not hurting us in this area.
In terms of personal workouts with current players, I recall it mentioned in either this thread or elsewhere that the players were working out with someone besides staff, so that is not being neglected.
Yes it would be nice to fill the entire staff but Dunlap, Martin and Whitesall were all hired rather late in the past as was Tiny over at the Hall. The last hire and the entire staff will be completed in due time.
In terms of personal workouts with current players, I recall it mentioned in either this thread or elsewhere that the players were working out with someone besides staff, so that is not being neglected.
Yes it would be nice to fill the entire staff but Dunlap, Martin and Whitesall were all hired rather late in the past as was Tiny over at the Hall. The last hire and the entire staff will be completed in due time.
jumbo_peanuts
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All of the points you made are very valid. But at the same time, wouldn't it also be helpful in recruiting if you can tell a kid who the final assistant is, especially if that final assistant is someone like a Mitch Richmond?
beast of the east
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Whatever the responsibilities are of the additional assistants is determined by Mullin. I'd much rather have guys with college experience filling those roles. With one HOF'er running the show, I don't think having any other former NBA players on his staff would strongly influence recruits. I'd rather have a competent staff with college experience around Mullin. Coaches often hire a 5th assistant with no proven experience but I don't think in our situation that would be advisable.
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That's assuming whomever the final assistant is has name recognition. I don't think recruits care as they know the three that have been recruiting them since they got here. What kid knew who Dunlap was yet he was well known in coaching circles.
That's assuming whomever the final assistant is has name recognition. I don't think recruits care as they know the three that have been recruiting them since they got here. What kid knew who Dunlap was yet he was well known in coaching circles.
Massiello didn't need it because he said he had it. Eddie Jordan I believe had to finish up his requirements for a degree. Not an NCAA rule but most schools seem to require it.
Would guess if eligible.
Could the hold up be that Mitch hasn't earned his degree?
No that's not it, Massiello didn't need it and Eddie Jordan didn't need it either.
Massiello didn't need it because he said he had it. Eddie Jordan I believe had to finish up his requirements for a degree. Not an NCAA rule but most schools seem to require it.
Would guess if eligible.
Could the hold up be that Mitch hasn't earned his degree?
No that's not it, Massiello didn't need it and Eddie Jordan didn't need it either.
Pretty sure we made Dermon Player get his degree, so St. John's likely requires it. But richmond has a degree, so that's not a hold up with him.
jumbo_peanuts
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I heard there will be an announcement by mid-season next year!
jumbo_peanuts
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Think they have someone in mind, just not sure if he should be named an AC or DOBO or AD.
An athletic director and an assistant basketball coach are two very different jobs. I find it hard to believe that they would be deciding on which position to offer this person.
Really? Thanks for the info! And thanks for detecting my light sarcasm!Think they have someone in mind, just not sure if he should be named an AC or DOBO or AD.
An athletic director and an assistant basketball coach are two very different jobs. I find it hard to believe that they would be deciding on which position to offer this person.
Really? Thanks for the info! And thanks for detecting my light sarcasm!Think they have someone in mind, just not sure if he should be named an AC or DOBO or AD.
An athletic director and an assistant basketball coach are two very different jobs. I find it hard to believe that they would be deciding on which position to offer this person.
Please refer to my previous post about his complete inability to recognize sarcasm ever, and how painful it is to witness. Thank you.