UCLA Basketball Thread

[Blarg]

I never said that.

Did Lifetime change his screename?

[nate]

I never said anything about recruiting tactics, nor did I agree with it.  I said that that article is disturbing and disgusting.  Someone else posted about recruiting.

[xboom28x]

It was also known that players hated playing for Howland so they got out of there as soon as they can.

Very true. He spent 80% of practice working on defense. Players would come in and not improve offensively which would do nothing for their draft stock.

[Lou]

I never said anything about recruiting tactics, nor did I agree with it.  I said that that article is disturbing and disgusting.  Someone else posted about recruiting.

I know you didn't. I asked for the poster who made the statement to explain what he meant. Then you responded to my post with something that had nothing to do with my question - which you have admitted

That's why I stated: " That doesn't answer my question. "

Hope that clears up any confusion. If not, see HaloThunder for clarification.

[nate]

Then why did you quote my post?

[Hollyw00d]

One thing that drove me crazy about howland is when he would use timeouts after a made bruins basket.  The bruins would be looking good and have a good offense rhythm going, and then out of nowhere howland would come barging in and kill any momentum they had.

 

It's almost as if he used his timeouts to help the other team

[nate]

Howland officially out.  Let the fun begin.

[RallyMo]

Have you guys already offered Chris Petersen the job?

[nate]

Lol for that reason I am not getting into this coaching search, I will wait until we have a guy.

 

I like Stevens and Pitino, not sold on Donovan.  I know his resume is amazing but something about him bothers me.

 

I love Smart but apparently UCLA doesn't or maybe Smart doesn't.

 

I guess UCLA has been working on these guys through back channels since December.  I would think that if Smart isn't on the list maybe he indicated that he isn't interested.  Or maybe the donors aren't high on him.

[Angel Oracle]

I just don't want Tony "the whale" Parker anywhere within 10 miles of the LB campus if he does transfer out.

[m0nkey]

Brad Stevens is one good looking dude

[Angel Oracle]

O.C. Register had an article today, saying how USC would be genius to hire Howland.  

[xboom28x]

Brad Stevens is one good looking dude

Has Chuck given you access to the Ladies of AngelsWin.com forum yet?

[Tank]

They shoul hire mike kryszshewski.

[HeavenlyHalos]

Lol for that reason I am not getting into this coaching search, I will wait until we have a guy.

 

I like Stevens and Pitino, not sold on Donovan.  I know his resume is amazing but something about him bothers me.

 

I love Smart but apparently UCLA doesn't or maybe Smart doesn't.

 

I guess UCLA has been working on these guys through back channels since December.  I would think that if Smart isn't on the list maybe he indicated that he isn't interested.  Or maybe the donors aren't high on him.

 

I seriously doubt Pitino leaves Louisville. You may be able to get Stevens though.

[nate]

Yeah I doubt Pitino or Donovan leave.  They are probably just using it to get a raise.

[xboom28x]

I heard a terrible rumor that UCLA was entertaining the idea of Dunleavy. I like the NBA connection recruiting-wise, but I don't know if he can develop talent.

[nate]

I have heard three NBA names that all terrify me.  Dunleavy, Mike Brown, and Jeff Van Gundy.

 

Just letting it play out.  Gotta hope that with money this time around the Bruins can find a good coach.

[RallyMo]

Chip Kelly!

[HeavenlyHalos]

lol, I miss the Chipster already.

[HeavenlyHalos]

I could see Shaka possibly leaving VCU. UCLA is still a top ten destination for a coach at the mid-major level. If I were UCLA fans Ii would much rather the program go that route than hire somebody who flamed out of the NBA; Altman, for instance, has worked out very well so far for Oregon.

[nate]

Rumor is that VCU is working on an extension with Smart.  We will see.

[eaterfan]

I think Pitino and Donovan aren't realistic options. I really hope the Smart extension rumors aren't true. I think he would be a great fit at UCLA. At the very least he'd bring an exciting brand of basketball back to Pauly.

 

I'm also not convinced Van Gundy would be a terrible hire. I think he's a smart coach. Can he recruit?

[nate]

I love JVG but don't see him as a college coach.  I also don't know how much of that was a rumor and how much of it was just someone making something up.

[xboom28x]

The problem UCLA faces is they need to hire a name. They can't afford to hire an assistant somewhere and let him build the program. They need someone that they can put in front of a camera and sell seats at Pauley. That is why if it's not Few, Stevens, Donovan or Pitino, it's going to be an NBA retread.