Coaches

[WeWant9]

I have no clue who this is

Former Denver Nuggets coach. Won the title with them in 23, but was fired during 25 season.

No experience as a college head coach.

[TrueblueCATfan]

UNC going the pro route, hiring ex NBA coach Michael Malone.

I have no clue who this is

[WeWant9]

Woah, didn't see that coming. I live in Denver, but not a big NBA guy. Nug fans seemed to like him while here, but most coaches will be liked when they have a prime Jokic and Murray.

Not sure how he will translate to college. Assume they will have to load him up with assistants who can recruit. Honestly, not a hire that really worries me with unc taking off. The last couple blue blood coaching searches have been eye opening for me.

[GOCAT15]

UNC going the pro route, hiring ex NBA coach Michael Malone.

[UKHoops01]

I don't think Orlando is leaving Illinois for Kentucky. Unfortunately for Pope, I believe that ship has sailed.

Unfortunately I think you're probably right....BUT....if it can happen, I would definitely like to see it happen.

[WeWant9]

Between our coaching search a couple years to Unc's current one, certainly doesn't seem like the top coaches are beating down the doors to be at a blueblood. Every decent school has the money and resources to keep coaches happy it seems.

10, 15, 20 years ago.. did you think you'd ever see a coach choose to stay at Baylor over UK, Arizona over UNC?

[bthaunert]

Count me in with the crowd that would like to see Orlando Antigua brought back. The more I think about it, the more I really like that idea. I think he and Mo Williams to replace Brooks and Hart would be ideal. And if a top notch stud coach could be brought on to replace Fox, that would complete the coaching family as far as I'm concerned.

I don't think Orlando is leaving Illinois for Kentucky. Unfortunately for Pope, I believe that ship has sailed.

[UKHoops01]

Count me in with the crowd that would like to see Orlando Antigua brought back. The more I think about it, the more I really like that idea. I think he and Mo Williams to replace Brooks and Hart would be ideal. And if a top notch stud coach could be brought on to replace Fox, that would complete the coaching family as far as I'm concerned.

[bthaunert]

The steam is picking up Online by Kentucky fans in regards to Rondo on staff,been saying it for two years,it's time..

I don't think it's going to happen, but if it did and If they bring him on in a capacity outside of an assistant coach, I'm all for it. As for an assistant coach, Mo Williams fills the role working with PG's and bringing on a guy with a coaching resume that isn't UK worthy got us in the mess we are in now.

[KentuckyWild2020]

The steam is picking up Online by Kentucky fans in regards to Rondo on staff,been saying it for two years,it's time..

[Cawood86]

Lloyd is a west coast guy I believe....going to UNC was not the best move for him

[WeWant9]

I’d stay at Zona, too. They’re top dog in the west, have a supportive fanbase, don’t seem to be hurting for money, and I think being in the B12 bolstered their brand.

It seemed like unc fans had convinced themselves he was their guy.

[bthaunert]

Lloyd Is staying at Arizona

Great move by him. The coaching landscape has drastically changed. No longer are historically blue blood jobs the gold standard. Getting financial support for a roster is now the gold standard and if you can do it at a school with less pressure, go for it.

Arizona game him a fully guaranteed contract....which is virtually unheard of in college coaching.

[TrueblueCATfan]

The worst part is UNC will get a superstar in Lloyd or someone else and we'll be here hoping Pope can do just enough to get another year after next year and live in mediocrity for 2-3 more years.

Lloyd Is staying at Arizona

[DelkBowl]

And you know this with certainty how?

I'm sorry you're only "hoping Pope can do just enough". I'm hoping and think he can do a lot better than that.

I have zero faith in Pope. You can dream all you like but he has not performed. Hope is not a plan.