Our Men’s Basketball Program’s Future

[USLJim]

As Men’s Basketball searches for a new head coach, what are some expectations you are hoping for when we make the hire besides just winning?

I would like to see discipline, a teaching coach, some good offensive screams, diversified line up, and excellent recruiter

[Duckster]

No, we aren't; but we can get players who can run Bob Knight's motion offense and win in our environment. It doesn't require great size or exceptional athleticism, but if run with discipline and an aggressive defense, you can win at any level. [See Little Rock under Knight disciple Chris Beard in 2015-2016 season, winning 31 games with 11 new players.]

A young coach with drive and personality from the Knight tree and using Knight's philosophy who isn't afraid to schedule up would be perfect.

Do this! Well said sir.

[SlickRick]

No, we aren't; but we can get players who can run Bob Knight's motion offense and win in our environment. It doesn't require great size or exceptional athleticism, but if run with discipline and an aggressive defense, you can win at any level. [See Little Rock under Knight disciple Chris Beard in 2015-2016 season, winning 31 games with 11 new players.]

A young coach with drive and personality from the Knight tree and using Knight's philosophy who isn't afraid to schedule up would be perfect.

Yes sir.

[Turbine]

In the age of NIL and the guaranteed turnover that has ensued, I think it is imperitive that Louisiana hire a coach that is or was successful at the Junior College level.

Junior College coaches have to revamp their entire team every two years max.

So getting a JC coach that was able to consistently field successful team play (getting every player on the same page in minimal time) is a crucial aspect to consider for Louisiana's future success in the age of rotating players yearly.

[no1cajunfan]

In the age of NIL and the guaranteed turnover that has ensued, I think it is imperitive that Louisiana hire a coach that is or was successful at the Junior College level.

Junior College coaches have to revamp their entire team every two years max.

So getting a JC coach that was able to consistently field successful team play (getting every player on the same page in minimal time) is a crucial aspect to consider for Louisiana's future success in the age of rotating players yearly.

What was Marlin's salary before he was canned? Obviously UL will not pay the new guy that same salary but what do we expect the salary to be for next HC? And Happy New Year everyone!

[Turbine]

3EWM

Energy
Execution
Engagement
Winning
Maintain

[Cesttoutbon]

I really believe that our guy Brad Boyd will be a part of our next coaching staff. I think it will be great to have him as a part of the program and possibly our future HC!

[RedBug58]

What are you basing this on??

[ColaCajun]

I really believe that our guy Brad Boyd will be a part of our next coaching staff. I think it will be great to have him as a part of the program and possibly our future HC!

I don’t know Brad. I’m sure he’s a great guy, but no way in hell would I put him on my staff in any capacity. If we’re going to truly move forward, then we need a full clean slate. Young up and coming coach with COLLEGE COACHING experience, understands the current landscape, one who can recruit NATIONALLY and can energize a fan base. I get the “people will come back to Cajundome if we hire Brad” narrative, but we also said that with Dez and we still have an empty stadium. Let the new coach build his own staff and give him the support he deserve from the university and fan base. Let him build this program his way. With the current state of the program, we have a big opportunity to have a something we’re proud of again. Bob was here for 15 years. If we make an average hire again, we could be stuck with him for years and it could be a long time before we get to hire a new head coach.

Again, I don’t know Brad at all and I’m sure he’s a great guy, but he’s not our future. It’s not personal, this is a business and more importantly an huge investment for UL. We gotta stop thinking and settling for small time and start thinking and expecting big time.

[ColaCajun]

Steven Pearl (Bruce Pearl’s son), Associate HC at Auburn would be a great hire.