Looks like Rick Barnes is a goner. nt

[Swinesong1]

Nm

[Razorod]

Do they intend to enter the Gregg Marshall sweepstakes? It'll be interesting.

[-Blu]

Do they intend to enter the Gregg Marshall sweepstakes? It'll be interesting.

I called this a couple of days ago. If I was Marshall I much rather go to Texas than Alabama.  Better recruiting grounds, better tradition/history, bigger fan base for basketball, and the program is much more workable state right now.  It's possible he could have a pretty good year his first year at Texas, Alabama he's almost doing a complete rebuild, it's going to be at least a couple of years before you can even start to think they are relevant. 

[rhog1]

http://texas.247sports.com/Board/21/Contents/Texas-head-coach-Rick-Barnes-not-expected-to-return-36439238

Here is the link from 247.

[Atlhogfan1]

Texas wants a new arena.  This hire will influence what that will be and possibly how involved they will get the city to be in it. 

[popcornhog]

I called this a couple of days ago. If I was Marshall I much rather go to Texas than Alabama.  Better recruiting grounds, better tradition/history, bigger fan base for basketball, and the program is much more workable state right now.  It's possible he could have a pretty good year his first year at Texas, Alabama he's almost doing a complete rebuild, it's going to be at least a couple of years before you can even start to think they are relevant.

Imo he would only leave for an NCAA blue blood like UNC, UCLA, Kentucky, Duke, Michigan State, or Indiana.

[daprospecta]

Imo he would only leave for an NCAA blue blood like UNC, UCLA, Kentucky, Duke, Michigan State, or Indiana.

I dunno. Texas has a lot recruiting grounds to pick from. 

[-Blu]

Imo he would only leave for an NCAA blue blood like UNC, UCLA, Kentucky, Duke, Michigan State, or Indiana.

Texas is right in that mix.  Only difference in the schools you mentioned is they really don't care about football other than Michigan St, but make no mistake Texas cares about their B-Ball program and have the resources and history/tradition to be a powerhouse with the right coach. 

[popcornhog]

Texas is right in that mix.  Only difference in the schools you mentioned is they really don't care about football other than Michigan St, but make no mistake Texas cares about their B-Ball program and have the resources and history/tradition to be a powerhouse with the right coach.

I have no idea whether they're actually in the mix. Was just stating my opinion, which is just a gut feeling.

[husker71]

Barnes got players from all over and seemed to have a pipeline to Findlay Prep in LV at one time. With the right staff this could be a giant.  This is by far the best job open now.  Any news on the Indiana job ??

[secfan30]

Do they intend to enter the Gregg Marshall sweepstakes? It'll be interesting.

This is my thoughts, especially with the timing.

[Paul]

I called this a couple of days ago. If I was Marshall I much rather go to Texas than Alabama.  Better recruiting grounds, better tradition/history, bigger fan base for basketball, and the program is much more workable state right now.  It's possible he could have a pretty good year his first year at Texas, Alabama he's almost doing a complete rebuild, it's going to be at least a couple of years before you can even start to think they are relevant.

I agree on your other points but not Texas' tradition/history .

[Jackrabbit Hog]

I agree on your other points but not Texas' tradition/history .

I'm with you.  Texas basketball tradition is comparable to Tennessee's, which we've been discussing in the Tyndall thread.  Texas may have a little better history than Tenner, but not by much.  They've had some nice teams over the years, but they've generally underperformed for the talent they've had.

[3kgthog]

Texas is right in that mix.  Only difference in the schools you mentioned is they really don't care about football other than Michigan St, but make no mistake Texas cares about their B-Ball program and have the resources and history/tradition to be a powerhouse with the right coach. 

I guess I missed the point at which Texas was a basketball power. If they cared about their basketball program, they would've canned him long before now.

[dsims2k3]

If Texas misses on Marshall,  I think they will go after Buzz Williams.

[Piglet Dispersion Syndrome]

Saw this was official. Would the Hogs ever Fire a coach that went to the Dance 16 of his 17 years? Wow. I realize Texas underachieved when they got there but dang that's pretty good.

[HSVhogfan2]

Saw this was official. Would the Hogs ever Fire a coach that went to the Dance 16 of his 17 years? Wow. I realize Texas underachieved when they got there but dang that's pretty good.

Or won a NC and went to 3 Final Fours? Unthinkable!

[rhog1]

http://collegebasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/03/27/sources-rick-barnes-not-expected-to-return-to-texas/
Barnes could be Tennessee's next head coach per NBC sports.
"One potential landing spot for Barnes is Tennessee, sources said, with one source adding the job is "absolutely" his if he wants it. Barnes' wife, Candy, is a Tennessee alum."

[Danny J]

SEC has a chance to have the best coaches in all of college basketball if GM and RB are both hired along with BH hired at MSU

[passinghog]

SEC has a chance to have the best coaches in all of college basketball if GM and RB are both hired along with BH hired at MSU

GM isn't going to Alabama with Texas being open now though.

[Thepigdoctor]

Barnes got players from all over and seemed to have a pipeline to Findlay Prep in LV at one time. With the right staff this could be a giant.  This is by far the best job open now.  Any news on the Indiana job ??

From what I've heard locally here in Southern Indiana, there was speculation the two sides would "mutually part ways" but I expected that to immediately follow their NCAA exit if that were the case.

His days are numbered at IU, the fan base is frustrated and the majority of their big boosters want a change. That said, the sense is if he can get Yogi, Blackmon, and Troy Willians to all come back, he'll get one more year to keep the team together. The players love him and that's likely the only thing keeping him employed right now.

Another sticking point for immediate termination is the $11 million they'd owe him if cut this Spring. He's got 5 years left on his contract.

They've got one good recruit locked in thus far, Juwan Morgan who'd give them a much needed inside presence, and are making a big push for highly recruited Top 100 Thomas Bryant (4 star Center) and the insanely talented Thon Maker. Getting either of those guys, keeping the rest of the team intact (outside of the transeferring freshman Hoetzel and Stanley Robinson who 98% of Hoosier fans are glad to see go), would definitely buy him one more year.

I see a lot of Hoosier games living in Indiana and can tell you this regarding Crean, he's a solid recruiter and coach, but his biggest problem is in game coaching. He is terrible at making adjustments and even worse at managing the game. He'll let opposing teams go one huge runs of 10+ points to get back in the game or even take the lead, and will rarely call a timeout to stop them. He also stubbornly sticks to substitution plans, even when a guy is getting hot. It will take getting his team to return intact, landing a Bryant type to finish a good class, and a top 20 finish with a Sweet 16 run for him to coach the Hoosiers again after next season. Next year is make or break for him, if he does in fact survive this offseason.

[rhog1]

SEC has a chance to have the best coaches in all of college basketball if GM and RB are both hired along with BH hired at MSU

It would be a major coaching upgrade for the conference if both were hired.

[WilsonHog]

Texas' loss may well be Alabama's gain. That would be a serious upgrade down in Tuscaloosa.

[Smithian]

Rick Barnes would be a very good pickup for Alabama or Tennessee.

Here's to hoping Texas fumbles this search somehow.

[BDSCT51]

Rick Barnes would be a very good pickup for Alabama or Tennessee.

Here's to hoping Texas fumbles this search somehow.

Agreed on this one. Seems the SEC may become a BB destination for coaching too.

[passinghog]

As predicted:

"@JTalty: Gregg Marshall has told Alabama not to bother and has eyes set on Texas per @YahooForde"

No one thought Alabama was an actual player with him, did they?

[GoHogs1091]

Rick Barnes would be a very good pickup for Alabama or Tennessee.

Here's to hoping Texas fumbles this search somehow.

If I am not mistaken, Barnes' Wife is an Alum of Tennessee.  I wouldn't be surprised if Barnes does become Tennessee's next Head Coach.  He is not that bad of a Coach.  It was probably just that Texas felt that they needed a "new face."  A move to a job like Tennessee would probably also help Barnes get a"fresh start."

[Atlhogfan1]

Would be more defense and physical play in a mostly offensively challenged conference.  Barnes and Howland added to Pearl would mean more 60-80 FTA games.


A good piece on Barnes and Howland:

http://www.trainforhoops.com/player-development-ben-howland-and-the-nba/

[Smithian]

If I am not mistaken, Barnes' Wife is an Alum of Tennessee.  I wouldn't be surprised if Barnes does become Tennessee's next Head Coach.  He is not that bad of a Coach.  It was probably just that Texas felt that they needed a "new face."  A move to a job like Tennessee would probably also help Barnes get a"fresh start."

Barnes is a good coach and if Arkansas was coach shopping this summer he would be a good hire. Texas and Barnes just got tired of each other. Texas, due to turnover, had a couple seasons of less talented teams and Barnes coached them up.

[kaiserhog]

Agreed on this one. Seems the SEC may become a BB destination for coaching too.

Big state universities with huge athletic budgets.

[HotlantaHog]

Barnes is a very good coach. He may have had a bad year or two at Texas where his team underperformed, but he would immediately be one of the top coaches in the SEC if he takes a job in the Southeast.