2018 College Basketball Coaching Carousel

[hoyasaxa2003]

Mar 20, 2018 19:55:43 GMT -5 blueandgray said:

I love what ewing brings to the table. Ewing at Georgetown has a much higher ceiling at Georgetown than Hurley would at Georgetown or Pitt. We are one solid guard away from being a sweet 16 contender next year.

One solid guard and an entire group of 5 players who can play above average defense. Given that at least 3/5 will be the same players we had this year, that’s going to require a ton of work, if it’s even possible.

I do think we can be a contender for the tournament if things do come together, though.

[calhoya]

Mar 20, 2018 23:52:31 GMT -5 hoyasaxa2003 said:

Mar 20, 2018 19:55:43 GMT -5 blueandgray said:

I love what ewing brings to the table. Ewing at Georgetown has a much higher ceiling at Georgetown than Hurley would at Georgetown or Pitt. We are one solid guard away from being a sweet 16 contender next year.

One solid guard and an entire group of 5 players who can play above average defense. Given that at least 3/5 will be the same players we had this year, that’s going to require a ton of work, if it’s even possible.

I do think we can be a contender for the tournament if things do come together, though.

Agree and it is a nice thought about contending for the Sweet 16, but I will be happy if the team is in the conversation for the tournament in late February. Defense must improve across the board. At least two reliable perimeter players who can handle the ball, pass, create a shot, and are willing and able to shoot consistently from deep, college-ready depth at every position and continued growth by the coaching staff in terms of making in-game adjustments. It is an exciting time to be a Hoya fan, but the unknowns for next year still outweigh the knowns and much will be determined by the progress made this off-season by kids like Pickett, Blair and Walker and whether kids coming in are really ready to step in and contribute right away.

[sleepy]

On Hurley I have to believe he stays. Gets another big bump in pay for him and his staff and waits a year maybe 2 for a serious job. He can do better than whats out there.

[FrazierFanatic]

Mar 21, 2018 9:28:33 GMT -5 sleepy said:

On Hurley I have to believe he stays. Gets another big bump in pay for him and his staff and waits a year maybe 2 for a serious job. He can do better than whats out there.

Unless UConn convinces him they see their future in the Big East! (yeah I know, football etc.)

[hoyaboya]

Mar 21, 2018 9:28:33 GMT -5 sleepy said:

On Hurley I have to believe he stays. Gets another big bump in pay for him and his staff and waits a year maybe 2 for a serious job. He can do better than whats out there.

I tend to agree with this unless Pitt just totally blows Danny away with guaranteed money and 5+ years to get out of the hole its dug itself. Seems like UCONN doesn't have the cash to be able to match Pitt. I agree that better jobs will eventually open up, plus he's got a great recruiting class coming in - no reason Rhode Island won't be a top 3 Atlantic Ten team again next year, which would likely mean another ticket to the Big Dance.

[njhoya78]

Newly added information is in bold. Former Big East Conference head coaches are indicated in italics. Open Division I head coaching positions are indicated by underline. There are presently 24 Division I head coaching vacancies.

ARIZONA (Pacific 12)-- Sean Miller (9 years; 22-6 this season; 242-72 at 'Zona; 312-119 overall) advised his team February 24 that he would not coach in that evening's game at Oregon after being implicated in a discussion to pay a potential recruit, as captured by an FBI wiretap, and was replaced as head coach on an interim basis February 24 by Lorenzo Romar (associate head coach at 'Zona and former head coach at Washington). Miller denied any involvement during a March 1 press conference, and was reinstated as head coach that day.
ARKANSAS LITTLE ROCK (Sun Belt)-- Wes Flanigan (2 years; 7-25 this season; 22-42 at UA Little Rock and overall) was fired March 9.
BRYANT (Northeast)-- Tim O'Shea (10 years; 3-24 this season; 96-206 at Bryant; 216-301 overall) announced his retirement February 11, effective at the end of the season.
CALIFORNIA RIVERSIDE (Big West)-- Dennis Cutts (5 years; 5-9 this season; 50-87 at UC Riverside and overall) was fired January 1, replaced as head coach on an interim basis by Justin Bell (associate head coach at UC Riverside), and replaced as head coach March 14 by David Patrick (associate head coach at Texas Christian).
CALIFORNIA STATE NORTHRIDGE (Big West)-- Reggie Theus (5 years; 6-24 this season; 53-105 at CSN; 94-128 overall) was fired March 6, and was replaced as head coach March 12 by Mark Gottfried (former head coach at Murray State, Alabama and North Carolina State).
CHICAGO STATE (Big West)-- Tracy Dildy (8 years; 3-29 this season; 53-188 at CSU and overall) was fired March 12.
COLORADO STATE (Mountain West)-- Larry Eustachy (6 years; 10-14 this season; 121-74 at CSU; 523-330 overall) was placed on administrative leave February 3 after the commencement of an internal investigation January 31 into allegations of misconduct with players, assistant coaches and other staff members, and was replaced as head coach on an interim basis February 3 by Steve Barnes (associate head coach at CSU). Barnes was himself placed on administrative leave February 10 for undisclosed reasons, and was replaced as interim head coach on an interim basis February 10 by Jase Herl (assistant coach at CSU). Eustachy announced February 26 that he was "stepping down" as head coach, in a statement released by CSU; Eustachy will officially remain on administrative leave until June 30, when he will tender his resignation.
CONNECTICUT (American)-- Kevin Ollie (6 years; 14-18 this season, 127-79 at UConn and overall) was fired March 10 "for just cause" resulting from an ongoing NCAA investigation into program violations, and was replaced as head coach on an interim basis by Raphael Chillious (associate head coach at UConn).
DELAWARE STATE (Mid-Eastern)-- Keith Walker (5 years, including one as an interim head coach; 3-25 this season; 42-91 at DSU and overall) was fired February 22, and replaced as head coach on an interim basis by Keith Johnson (assistant coach at DSU).
DETROIT MERCY (Horizon)-- Bacari Alexander (2 years; 0-1 this season; 8-23 at UDM and overall) was indefinitely suspended for a "personnel matter" November 13, and replaced as head coach on an interim basis November 13 by Jermaine Jackson, Sr. (assistant coach at UDM). Alexander was reinstated as head coach by UDM on December 6, after missing seven games.
EAST CAROLINA (American)-- Jeff Lebo (8 years; 2-4 this season; 116-122 at ECU; 327-277 overall) resigned November 29, and was replaced as head coach on an interim basis November 29 by Michael Perry (assistant coach at ECU).
EASTERN KENTUCKY (Ohio Valley)-- Dan McHale (3 years; 11-20 this season; 38-55 at EKU and overall) was fired February 26, and was replaced as head coach on an interim basis February 26 by Reese Gains (assistant coach at EKU).
EVANSVILLE (Missouri Valley)-- Marty Simmons (11 years; 17-15 this season; 184-175 at UE; 282-248 overall) was fired March 13.
FLORIDA ATLANTIC (Conference USA)-- Michael Curry (4 years; 12-19 this season; 39-83 at FAU and overall) was fired March 16.
FRESNO STATE (Mountain West)-- Rodney Terry (7 years; 21-11 this season; 126-108 at Fresno) resigned March 12 to accept the head coaching position at Texas El Paso.
GEORGIA (Southeast)-- Mark Fox (9 years; 18-15 this season; 163-133 at UGA; 286-176 overall) was fired March 10, and was replaced as head coach March 15 by Tom Crean (former head coach at Indiana and Marquette).
HIGH POINT (Big South)-- Scott Cherry (9 years; 14-16 this season; 146-134 at HPU and overall) resigned "by mutual agreement" March 7.
INCARNATE WORD (Southland)-- Ken Burmeister (12 years, last five in Division I; 7-21 this season; 74-67 at UIW in Division I and 127-71 at UIW overall; 186-182 overall) was fired March 6, and was replaced as head coach March 21 by Dr. Carson Cunningham (head coach at NAIA Division I Carroll College).
LONGWOOD (Big South)-- Jayson Gee (5 years; 7-26 this season; 42-120 at Longwood; 202-169 overall) resigned March 2.
LOUISVILLE (Atlantic Coast)-- Rick Pitino (16 years; 25-9 this past season; 416-141 at UL; 770-269 overall) was placed on administrative leave, as a prelude to being fired for cause, September 26 after announcement of a Department of Justice investigation into the payment of money by athletic shoe/apparel manufacturers to high school basketball players as facilitated through college basketball coaching staffs members, in which Louisville has been implicated, and was replaced as head coach on an interim basis September 29 by David Padgett (assistant coach at UL); Pitino was fired for cause October 17.  Padgett (22-14 this season as interim head coach) was advised March 21 that he will not be considered for the head coaching position he filled this season on an interim basis.
MAINE (America East)-- Bob Walsh (4 years; 6-26 this season; 24-100 at Maine; 228-163 overall) announced March 5 that he would not seek an extension of his expiring four-year contract, and was replaced as head coach March 5 by Richard Barron (special assistant to the Maine director of athletics, and former Maine women's basketball head coach).
MARIST (Metro Atlantic)-- Mike Maker (4 years; 6-25 this season; 28-97 at Marist; 175-129 overall) was fired March 5.
McNEESE STATE (Southland)-- Dave Simmons (12 years; 11-17 this season; 154-212 at McNeese and overall) was fired March 4, and was replaced as head coach March 15 by Heath Schroyer (assistant coach at Brigham Young, and former head coach at Tennessee Martin, Wyoming and Portland State).
MEMPHIS (American)-- Orlando "Tubby" Smith (2 years; 21-13 this season; 40-26 at UofM; 597-302 overall) was fired March 14, and was replaced as head coach March 19 by Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway (entrepreneur active in sports promotional activities in Memphis, and former player with NBA's Orlando Magic, Phoenix Suns, New York Knickerbockers and Miami Heat).
MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE (Conference USA)-- Kermit Davis (16 years; 25-7 this season; 332-187 at MTSU; 453-249 overall) resigned March 15 to accept the head coaching position at Mississippi.
MISSISSIPPI (Southeastern)-- Andy Kennedy (12 years; 11-16 this season; 245-155 at Ole Miss; 266-168 overall) announced his resignation February 12, effective at the end of the season. Kennedy announced February 18 that he would step down as head coach immediately rather than at the end of the season, was replaced as head coach on an interim basis February 18 by Tony Madlock (assistant coach at Ole Miss), and was replaced as head coach March 15 by Kermit Davis (head coach at Middle Tennessee State, and former head coach at Idaho and Texas A&M).
MISSOURI STATE (Missouri Valley)-- Paul Lusk (7 years; 18-15 this season; 106-121 at MSU and overall) was fired March 3, and was replaced as head coach March 21 by Dana Ford (head coach at Tennessee State).
NICHOLLS STATE (Southland)-- Richie Riley (2 years; 21-11 this season; 35-28 at Nicholls and overall) resigned March 15 to accept the head coaching position at South Alabama.
NORTH CAROLINA CHARLOTTE (Conference USA)-- Mark Price (3 years; 3-6 this season; 30-42 at UNCC and overall) was fired December 14, and was replaced as head coach on an interim basis December 14 by Houston Fancher (assistant coach at UNCC). Fancher (3-17 this season as interim head coach) was fired March 6, and was replaced as head coach March 19 by Ron Sanchez (associate head coach at Virginia).
PEPPERDINE (West Coast)-- Marty Wilson (8 years, including one as an interim head coach; 4-22 this season; 89-135 at Pepperdine and overall) was informed February 13 that his contract would be terminated at the end of the season, and was replaced as head coach by Lorenzo Romar (associate head coach at Arizona, and former head coach at Pepperdine, Saint Louis and Washington).
PITTSBURGH (Atlantic Coast)-- Kevin Stallings (2 years; 8-24 this season; 24-41 at Pitt; 479-324 overall) was fired March 8.
SAN DIEGO (West Coast)-- Lamont Smith (3 years; 18-12 this season; 36-50 at USD and overall) was placed on administrative leave February 26 after his arrest on suspicion of domestic violence charges, and was replaced as head coach on an interim basis "for the entire post-season" February 26 by Sam Scholl (assistant coach at USD). Smith resigned March 7.
SOUTH ALABAMA (Sun Belt)-- Matthew Graves (5 years; 14-18 this season; 65-96 at USA and overall) was fired March 8, and was replaced as head coach March 15 by Richie Riley (head coach at Nicholls State).
SOUTH CAROLINA UPSTATE (Atlantic Sun)-- Kyle Perry (1 year; 7-25 this season, at Upstate and overall) was fired March 1.
SOUTHERN (Southwest)-- Roman Banks (5 years; 22-13 this past season; 99-67 at SU and overall) resigned March 31 to accept the athletic director position at SU, and was replaced as head coach on an interim basis March 31 by Morris Scott (associate head coach at SU, and former interim head coach at Okaloosa-Walton College, now JUCO Northwest Florida State).
TENNESSEE STATE (Ohio Valley)-- Dana Ford (4 years; 15-15 this season; 57-65 at TSU and overall) resigned March 21 to accept the head coaching position at Missouri State.
TEXAS EL PASO (Conference USA)-- Tim Floyd (8 years; 1-5 this season; 138-99 at UTEP; 444-282 overall) announced his retirement November 27 immediately after a UTEP loss to Lamar, was replaced as head coach on an interim basis November 28 by Phil Johnson (assistant coach at UTEP), and was replaced as head coach March 12 by Rodney Terry (head coach at Fresno State).
UTAH STATE (Mountain West)-- Tim Duryea (3 years; 17-17 this season; 47-49 at USU and overall) was fired March 11.
WESTERN CAROLINA (Southern)-- Larry Hunter (13 years; 13-19 this season; 193-229 at WCU; 397-277 overall) resigned March 4.

[hoyasaxa2003]

Pittsburgh is in a tough spot, and I actually think overpaying for a coach like Hurley is really their best case scenario. The program is in such dire straights that if they take a flier on an up and coming coach or assistant, it's incredibly risky.

[BigmanU]

Mar 21, 2018 9:53:40 GMT -5 hoyaboya said:

Mar 21, 2018 9:28:33 GMT -5 sleepy said:

On Hurley I have to believe he stays. Gets another big bump in pay for him and his staff and waits a year maybe 2 for a serious job. He can do better than whats out there.

I tend to agree with this unless Pitt just totally blows Danny away with guaranteed money and 5+ years to get out of the hole its dug itself. Seems like UCONN doesn't have the cash to be able to match Pitt. I agree that better jobs will eventually open up, plus he's got a great recruiting class coming in - no reason Rhode Island won't be a top 3 Atlantic Ten team again next year, which would likely mean another ticket to the Big Dance.

Doesn't every player of note on Rhode Island's team graduate this year? I doubt a top 3 A-10 team nor NCAA team is in their future. If Hurley was to leave, this would definitely be the year to strike while the iron is hot.

[Hoyas4Ever]

Like clockwork, another off season where there's a major job opening you will find Goodman pimpin out Chris Mack for the job. You can set your calendar to his eventual tweet for Mack to be the front runner for the job or that Stansbury is the greatest recruiter in the history basketball. 

[bostonfan]

Mar 21, 2018 14:08:26 GMT -5 Hoyas4Ever said:

Like clockwork, another off season where there's a major job opening you will find Goodman pimpin out Chris Mack for the job. You can set your calendar to his eventual tweet for Mack to be the front runner for the job or that Stansbury is the greatest recruiter in the history basketball. 

Mack has had a good run at Xavier lately and while he is losing some good players, they will be a good team again next year. Maybe Louisville will break the bank with an offer he can't refuse, but you would think Mack might be concerned of possible sanctions that would make the Cardinals a tough job.

Didn't Mack get a raise and extension last year when his name was floated around by Goodman? How many years can he keep going back and asking for more?

[ColumbiaHeightsHoya]

Mack has Marshall & Scruggs to build on. He has 3 3 star recruits coming in. Jones & Goodin are sophomores and he has extreme job security. There is no reason X couldn't become the next Nova with a tourney break through. He would be foolish to leave but who knows.

[iheartdurenbros]

There does seem to be legs in this rumor. I actually caught a few minutes of Louisville's NIT loss last night and Fran Fraschilla kept talking about how Chris Mack wasn't a big enough name for the Louisville job. Like they were going to draw someone in with an NBA coaching profile, like Jeff Van Gundy.

Regardless of whether he takes the Louisville gig, Mack will be able to use the interest to his advantage. I think he would be crazy to leave X for this, but it's a distinct possibility.

Checked in with the Xavier fan board: www.xavierhoops.com/showthread.php?32794-Chris-Mack-discussion.

[hoyaboya]

Mar 21, 2018 14:43:29 GMT -5 ColumbiaHeightsHoya said:

Mack has Marshall & Scruggs to build on. He has 3 3 star recruits coming in. Jones & Goodin are sophomores and he has extreme job security. There is no reason X couldn't become the next Nova with a tourney break through. He would be foolish to leave but who knows.

He's also a Xavier alum and his family is extremely comfortable in Cincinnati. I'm not sure the Louisville job is even an upgrade to Xavier at this point. Similar to Danny Hurley/Pitt, only way I see this happening is if Louisville throws so much guaranteed money at Mack that he can't turn it down.

[ColumbiaHeightsHoya]

Mar 21, 2018 14:56:00 GMT -5 hoyaboya said:

Mar 21, 2018 14:43:29 GMT -5 ColumbiaHeightsHoya said:

Mack has Marshall & Scruggs to build on. He has 3 3 star recruits coming in. Jones & Goodin are sophomores and he has extreme job security. There is no reason X couldn't become the next Nova with a tourney break through. He would be foolish to leave but who knows.

He's also a Xavier alum and his family is extremely comfortable in Cincinnati. I'm not sure the Louisville job is even an upgrade to Xavier at this point. Similar to Danny Hurley/Pitt, only way I see this happening is if Louisville throws so much guaranteed money at Mack that he can't turn it down.

The only difference is Louisville is basically the towns pro-sports franchise so support comes from outside of the alumni base. X has competition with Cincinnati and the pro sports franchises. I think X is a really good gig though and Louisville always plays second fiddle to UK in the state. Louisville sanctions would be reason enough to stay away.

[SSHoya]

Mar 21, 2018 14:36:14 GMT -5 bostonfan said:

Mar 21, 2018 14:08:26 GMT -5 Hoyas4Ever said:

Like clockwork, another off season where there's a major job opening you will find Goodman pimpin out Chris Mack for the job. You can set your calendar to his eventual tweet for Mack to be the front runner for the job or that Stansbury is the greatest recruiter in the history basketball. 

Mack has had a good run at Xavier lately and while he is losing some good players, they will be a good team again next year. Maybe Louisville will break the bank with an offer he can't refuse, but you would think Mack might be concerned of possible sanctions that would make the Cardinals a tough job.

Didn't Mack get a raise and extension last year when his name was floated around by Goodman? How many years can he keep going back and asking for more?

I posted elsewhere that Mack was making "only" $1.7 million (from IRS 990 for 2016) a year until he signed an extension thru 2023. A friend of mine who is a Xavier alum tells me that he more than doubled his salary so my guess is that he stays at X.

[the_way]

Mar 21, 2018 15:27:51 GMT -5 ColumbiaHeightsHoya said:

Mar 21, 2018 14:56:00 GMT -5 hoyaboya said:

He's also a Xavier alum and his family is extremely comfortable in Cincinnati. I'm not sure the Louisville job is even an upgrade to Xavier at this point. Similar to Danny Hurley/Pitt, only way I see this happening is if Louisville throws so much guaranteed money at Mack that he can't turn it down.

The only difference is Louisville is basically the towns pro-sports franchise so support comes from outside of the alumni base . X has competition with Cincinnati and the pro sports franchises. I think X is a really good gig though and Louisville always plays second fiddle to UK in the state. Louisville sanctions would be reason enough to stay away.

Even more reason to stay put. Outside of money, these big time schools aren't really worth all of the headache. Is the money worth the headache and crazy fans and impact on your family?

His wife's parent reside in Louisville, but only 90 minutes away from Xavier apparently.

Mack is from Cincy, Xavier alum, and big time winner there. Quite sure the pressure to win a title isn't like it is at Louisville. Xavier isn't the only game in town either. Great job, low-key profile. Unless he is severely underpaid, why would he leave for Louisville?

[SSHoya]

Mar 21, 2018 16:50:59 GMT -5 the_way said:

Mar 21, 2018 15:27:51 GMT -5 ColumbiaHeightsHoya said:

The only difference is Louisville is basically the towns pro-sports franchise so support comes from outside of the alumni base . X has competition with Cincinnati and the pro sports franchises. I think X is a really good gig though and Louisville always plays second fiddle to UK in the state. Louisville sanctions would be reason enough to stay away.

Even more reason to stay put. Outside of money, these big time schools aren't really worth all of the headache. Is the money worth the headache and crazy fans and impact on your family?

His wife's parent are in Louisville alums, but only 90 minutes away from Xavier apparently.

Mack is from Cincy, Xavier alum, and big time winner there. Quite sure the pressure to win a title isn't like it is at Louisville. Xavier isn't the only game in town either. Great job, low-key profile. Unless he is severely underpaid, why would he leave for Louisville?

He's not underpaid. He's making close to $4 million a year under his extension is my understanding. I'd be shocked if he left.

[LCPolo18]

[iowa80]

Didn't Hurley make some speech on his commitment to URI after the rumors about him coming here? Gotta love these guys.
3.1 million a year at UConn.

[TC]

I like that move by UCONN. Hurley's already proven he can recruit from a northeastern school, has connections.