2021 MBB coaching carousel thread

He lives in a great city, makes decent bank, everybody loves him, no pressure, he will easy withstand a bad season or two, which will happen eventually.

Don't mess with happy.

 

How much would the Big East give to swap out Chicago Catholic schools?

 

Big East has 11 teams. Adding a 12th would greatly facilitate scheduling, make for an easy, affordable road trip to Chicago, and give lapsed DePaul fans a reason to go to at least two games a year.

 

I didn’t say add. It isn’t 1981 and DePaul isn’t exactly lighting it up on the WGN Saturday matinee anymore. Kick their asses to the curb.

 

"The Big East announced Friday it has traded DePaul and two basketballs to the Summit League for Loyola of Chicago."

 

University of Portland hires Shantay Legans of Eastern Washington, replacing Terry Porter. The Pilots have a beautiful arena and a nice campus but have been a WCC doormat for decades.

 

Well, there is that.
The money is great. There certainly are reasons to take the gig. It depends on what any candidate prioritizes. I guess Archie Miller is happy he took the job.

 

Minnesota hires Xavier assistant (and former Gopher player and assistant) Ben Johnson as head coach.

Minnesota hires Xavier assistant Ben Johnson as next basketball coach to replace Richard Pitino - CBSSports.com

Which means Brian Dutcher will be staying at San Diego State.

 

Brian Dutcher, who is apparently a terrific coach, is also 61 years old. Not sure either party would want to make that deal, by which a guy in his 60s relocates from San Diego to the Frozen Tundra.

 

Sounds good ... but Loyola of Chicago is in the Missouri Valley Conference.

 

There was speculation in San Diego that it was a possibility. He had ties to the program and his contract had a lower buyout if he went to UM. I'm just happy it didn't happen.

 

Good for him. And the Aztecs.