Coaches

[Tomcats1990]

Vogel and Donavan both should be high on KY’s short list after next season if things do not work out with Pope.

[Tomcats1990]

Kentucky couldn't wait on Donovan two years ago, so we can't single UNC out as being impatient. And as far as Donovan goes, apparently he's going to either have to be fired, or quit mid season... because he doesn't seem to have it in him to leave the NBA for a head coaching gig in college like UK or UNC. Could that reason be because he doesn't want to return to college?

They KY should have waited before hiring Pope, they knew Pope would always say yes.

[WeWant9]

I am a big believer in actions speak louder than words. Donovan can tell people he likes this or that college job, but his actions aren't exactly lining up with that at all. If two of the biggest brands in college bball aren't enough to get you moving from the NBA, then I don't think anything will

[UKHoops01]

Shocking but NC can’t wait on guys to finish the NBA season with the portal opening up tomorrow. If Pope can’t get it done next season you have to make a run at Donavon one last time. I think we have a better shot at landing him after a 3 year average at best run.

Kentucky couldn't wait on Donovan two years ago, so we can't single UNC out as being impatient. And as far as Donovan goes, apparently he's going to either have to be fired, or quit mid season... because he doesn't seem to have it in him to leave the NBA for a head coaching gig in college like UK or UNC. Could that reason be because he doesn't want to return to college?

[Tomcats1990]

Shocking but NC can’t wait on guys to finish the NBA season with the portal opening up tomorrow. If Pope can’t get it done next season you have to make a run at Donavon one last time. I think we have a better shot at landing him after a 3 year average at best run.

[WeWant9]

Out of left field. Another school totally panicking when their top 2 choices say no...sound familiar?

It sounds like their top 9 choices all said no.

[bthaunert]

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

Out of left field. Another school totally panicking when their top 2 choices say no...sound familiar?

[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.