BobSaccamanno Posted March 31, 2021 Report Share Posted March 31, 2021 (edited) 14 minutes ago, dgambill said: Anyone know anything about the KT Turner assistant scuttle? Just wondering because I think it would be a huge get. Interesting. Where did you hear this? What’s the intel on him? Honestly, having someone with connections to Texas is not a bad idea. Huge state and they crank out talent. Look at all the guys Kentucky has been getting out of Texas. Not to mention UT, Houston, Baylor and Tech getting stocked there. We can get guys with length and quickness like Woody wants. Edited March 31, 2021 by BobSaccamanno 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC2345 Posted March 31, 2021 Report Share Posted March 31, 2021 4 minutes ago, BobSaccamanno said: Interesting. Where did you hear this? What’s the intel on him? Rabby has him on his hot board. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybergates Posted March 31, 2021 Report Share Posted March 31, 2021 15 minutes ago, IUFLA said: Link I posted a quote from this Atlanta Constitution writer yesterday... Interesting reading...Everyone has their enemies... Interesting read. Seems a bit petty at times, but the part about not adjusting to remove the double teams of Howard is a bit concerning. Hopefully (and I would think) CMW has learned from that and is more open to input and adjustments. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HooASUier Posted March 31, 2021 Report Share Posted March 31, 2021 4 minutes ago, cybergates said: Interesting read. Seems a bit petty at times, but the part about not adjusting to remove the double teams of Howard is a bit concerning. Hopefully (and I would think) CMW has learned from that and is more open to input and adjustments. Let's hope part of Matta's role is addressing things like that if they come up. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Euroclydon Posted March 31, 2021 Report Share Posted March 31, 2021 25 minutes ago, dgambill said: That writer seems like a jerk....a real Jeff Goldman if you want. Clearly Woodson got under cut by his assistant in Atlanta....goes to show the NBA is shark infested water. Good luck to Brad Stevens....it's tough to survive in that environment. I kinda think he missed out on a golden opportunity. It does seem like the "writer" had his feelings hurt or at least a grudge. Someone pointed out recently there are few real journalists left today. It's all content creators and opinion pieces. In other words, let me say something to get people to click on the articles. This guy is trying to have a hair pulling fight and does seem very petty. I don't suggest clicking his article and rewarding lazy work that brings nothing to the table. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted March 31, 2021 Report Share Posted March 31, 2021 39 minutes ago, dgambill said: Anyone know anything about the KT Turner assistant scuttle? Just wondering because I think it would be a huge get. Turner was on Larry Brown's staff at SMU prior to going to the Longhorns... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgambill Posted March 31, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2021 29 minutes ago, BobSaccamanno said: Interesting. Where did you hear this? What’s the intel on him? Honestly, having someone with connections to Texas is not a bad idea. Huge state and they crank out talent. Look at all the guys Kentucky has been getting out of Texas. Not to mention UT, Houston, Baylor and Tech getting stocked there. We can get guys with length and quickness like Woody wants. Yep...others mentioned he is on the list. I guess he worked with Larry Brown at SMU and most recently an assistant under Shaka at UT. We've seen the talent they've had at both those locations while he has been there. Not sure what part he played in recruiting them but man you can't say UT didn't have great talent past few years....look at the pros they've turned out! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdhoosier Posted March 31, 2021 Report Share Posted March 31, 2021 9 minutes ago, dgambill said: Yep...others mentioned he is on the list. I guess he worked with Larry Brown at SMU and most recently an assistant under Shaka at UT. We've seen the talent they've had at both those locations while he has been there. Not sure what part he played in recruiting them but man you can't say UT didn't have great talent past few years....look at the pros they've turned out! He just came on to Texas's staff in September, so probably didn't have anything to do with the talent on this year's team. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgambill Posted March 31, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2021 13 minutes ago, tdhoosier said: He just came on to Texas's staff in September, so probably didn't have anything to do with the talent on this year's team. Thanks...I didn't realize how long he was at SMU. He did land Shake Milton (NBA talent). Also looks like the Tyson Jolly kid out of Junior College was a good get. Anyways very curious if anyone else has good info on him. Always like to know who we are looking at. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobSaccamanno Posted March 31, 2021 Report Share Posted March 31, 2021 24 minutes ago, dgambill said: Yep...others mentioned he is on the list. I guess he worked with Larry Brown at SMU and most recently an assistant under Shaka at UT. We've seen the talent they've had at both those locations while he has been there. Not sure what part he played in recruiting them but man you can't say UT didn't have great talent past few years....look at the pros they've turned out! Thanks. If Larry is talking to Mike then obviously this connection makes sense. My hunch is if Larry is recommending him he must be really good. I do recall them getting Shake Milton who was a nice success story from SMU (Crean also recruited him; Crean had a good eye for the most part). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted March 31, 2021 Report Share Posted March 31, 2021 KT Turner full bio... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobSaccamanno Posted March 31, 2021 Report Share Posted March 31, 2021 1 minute ago, dgambill said: Thanks...I didn't realize how long he was at SMU. He did land Shake Milton (NBA talent). Also looks like the Tyson Jolly kid out of Junior College was a good get. Anyways very curious if anyone else has good info on him. Always like to know who we are looking at. I noticed some JC history too on his resume. It never hurts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgambill Posted March 31, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2021 3 minutes ago, BobSaccamanno said: Thanks. If Larry is talking to Mike then obviously this connection makes sense. My hunch is if Larry is recommending him he must be really good. I do recall them getting Shake Milton who was a nice success story from SMU (Crean also recruited him; Crean had a good eye for the most part). Yeah he was mentioned directly with landing him. Also SMU had Sterling Brown and Semi Ojeleye go pro so he could have influenced them or helped in their development. Seems like a good hire. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgambill Posted March 31, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2021 5 minutes ago, IUFLA said: KT Turner full bio... Thanks! Spent time at Wichita St with Marshall too....nice connections there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgambill Posted March 31, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2021 5 minutes ago, BobSaccamanno said: I noticed some JC history too on his resume. It never hurts. Exactly...means he will go anywhere and everywhere to find talent and knows the value. Lots of late bloomers or academically challenged kids end up at JUCO. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgambill Posted March 31, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2021 (edited) If KT is hired I'm liking the direction the staff is taking. East coast guy (Kenya), Matta to help us at home, Turner on the midwest/Texas side....shaping up really well. One thing that should be mentioned. We all know the lack of African American Head Coaches in the B1G.....now we could have two strong black assistant coaches too possibly. Love the idea of good strong black role models for our players and should speak well to their respective families. Edited March 31, 2021 by dgambill 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parakeet Jones Posted March 31, 2021 Report Share Posted March 31, 2021 14 minutes ago, BobSaccamanno said: I noticed some JC history too on his resume. It never hurts. That stood out to me too. I’d love to find some help from there if we can’t get everything we need through the portal. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgambill Posted March 31, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2021 He must not be that bad of a bench coach as well because when Shaka went out because of Covid, KT coached the team. So he has that going for him as well. Hope we land him! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13th&Jackson Posted March 31, 2021 Report Share Posted March 31, 2021 47 minutes ago, BobSaccamanno said: I noticed some JC history too on his resume. It never hurts. Yes, we definitely need that pipeline. Even with the transfer portal, most coaches who've rebuilt programs quickly have added JUCO players 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier51 Posted March 31, 2021 Report Share Posted March 31, 2021 2 hours ago, Parakeet Jones said: So should we assume Parker Stewart is staying? I would imagine there is a very good chance of that now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13th&Jackson Posted March 31, 2021 Report Share Posted March 31, 2021 1 hour ago, IUFLA said: KT Turner full bio... From Cincinnati originally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inequality Posted March 31, 2021 Report Share Posted March 31, 2021 Keeping Hunter on is a good move. Glad to see that. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgambill Posted March 31, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2021 3 minutes ago, 13th&Jackson said: Yes, we definitely need that pipeline. Even with the transfer portal, most coaches who've rebuilt programs quickly have added JUCO players I just want HUNGRY assistants. Guys that want to get out and pound the pavement...turn over every stone...work their BUTTS off! Guys with passion and smarts. Guys that want to be promoted to HC. Not fat cats that want to draw a big salary at a big name university and let the name recognition do all the work. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted March 31, 2021 Report Share Posted March 31, 2021 Do we need to make an official announcement on Hunter? or is it just like.. "he's with us, duh" type thing? I really want to keep him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbmhoosier Posted March 31, 2021 Report Share Posted March 31, 2021 What's the thinking on Lewis? Is it a foregone conclusion that he has a good chance of being the lead assistant once UCLA loses? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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