Who is the next Men's Basketball Coach at UC?

[kskenyon4]

Utah State doesn't have the money UC does. I found it interesting, in the post-game sideline interview last night, that Calhoun threw shade at the Utah State administration regarding the less-than-par NIL program. He reframed it in a positive way, giving the traveling students and fans much of the credit for their success. It was subtle, but telling.

I also believe that LDS money is still important out there, and Utah State AD has the below out there....hard to attract budgets alienating them in Utah...

https://kutv.com/news/local/witnesses-on-controversial-usu-zoom-call-heard-presidents-lds-comment

[CliffClimber]

Guys, Huggins is 72 years old. I appreciate what he did at UC but it is simply not an option for him to return to coaching in any capacity. Aside from his baggage and the fact that he angered the deep pocket donors, he is past his prime. UC fans need to get over the idea of him returning.

100% agree Huggs is past his prime. My points were made in the effort identifying coaching differences/styles between Huggs & Wes, reasons behind successes and weaknesses within the coach position.

[Gypo O'Leary]

Catching up on everyone's favorites, or not so favorites. As London Cat said, Huggs is in his 70s, and even if he was in his early 60s, the school is not bringing him back.

Many have concerns with Calhoun's coaching style being close to Huggins. Well Great ! Look at what we've been forced to watch since Mick left, total dysfunction on the offensive end.

I would welcome back that brand of Hard Nose Basketball any day! I do not agree Mick was a step backwards. I think Huggins was a better recruiter, but Mick got the most out of his players.

I'd say Calhoun is probably the favorite.

bob huggins got more out of players than any coach I've ever seen. he turned Fortson, Maxiell, Martin, Brannen into absolutely tremendous players. he may have been the best coach i've ever seen in terms of giving him any group of players and he would mold them into the best performing team he could. The guy took teams unranked in the preseason to #1 at some point in the year more than once. Nothing against Mick Cronin, but he just never got anywhere near the level of talent that Huggins brought here throughout his tenure. And that kind of recruiting is the only way you are getting near the upper third of the Big 12.

I agree Calhoun seems like the fit here.

[London 'Cat]

The more I learn about him, the more I think Calhoun would be a good fit. His players seem to like/respect him, and he understands how to win. Plus he has a street named after him on campus already.

And a dormitory!!

[Bearcat1996]

The more I learn about him, the more I think Calhoun would be a good fit. His players seem to like/respect him, and he understands how to win. Plus he has a street named after him on campus already.

[bearcatbret]

Keep in mind that UC did rise in the Big East. Sure, it took a while to catch up to those teams after being in CUSA. After Mick got going, UC was competing for championships against HOF coaches. It can happen again in the Big 12.

[BearKatz]

Catching up on everyone's favorites, or not so favorites. As London Cat said, Huggs is in his 70s, and even if he was in his early 60s, the school is not bringing him back.

Many have concerns with Calhoun's coaching style being close to Huggins. Well Great ! Look at what we've been forced to watch since Mick left, total dysfunction on the offensive end.

I would welcome back that brand of Hard Nose Basketball any day! I do not agree Mick was a step backwards. I think Huggins was a better recruiter, but Mick got the most out of his players.

I'd say Calhoun is probably the favorite.

[Gypo O'Leary]

Jerrod Calhoun is the slam dunk hire

This seems to be the consensus. The only other option might be an assistant coach off one the Top schools. NIL has changed b-ball so much. Kentucky/Kansas have 20 Million Dollar rosters. Calhoun basically inherited Utah State program that was already winning 25 games a year. But maybe in the NIL era that is how it works...

The bottom line is Bob Huggins pulled a steady stream of NBA level players into Cincinnati over the years. Cronin was a step backwards. Wes Miller has been another step backwards.

The odds of getting another Huggins are few and far between. Houston seems to have him in Kelvin Sampson.

No matter who you hire in the Big 12 your not going to be outspending AZ. Kansas BYU and a few of the Texas schools. Being top 4-5 in that league year in year out is going to require a great coach, not a good one.

[leo from jersey]

Huggins is like Pete Rose, all his problems are in his personal life. Like Rose, he’s a flawed person with a devoted following among those who long for the glory days. Those glory days were long ago, Huggins reached the sweet sixteen only once in his last nine years here. He’s not coming back, it’s time to move on. Actually it was time to move on 20 years ago.

while betting while employed by a major league team might be construed as both for Pete. Cincinnati is a forgiving city. Marge, Springer etc.

[fmirzamd]

Correction. Huggins does not have a felony conviction. But does have two convictions for driving under the influence, both misdemeanors.

Sorry stand corrected.

[longtimefan]

Correction. Huggins does not have a felony conviction. But does have two convictions for driving under the influence, both misdemeanors.

Huggins is like Pete Rose, all his problems are in his personal life. Like Rose, he’s a flawed person with a devoted following among those who long for the glory days. Those glory days were long ago, Huggins reached the sweet sixteen only once in his last nine years here. He’s not coming back, it’s time to move on. Actually it was time to move on 20 years ago.

[London 'Cat]

It’s disappointing that we criticize other institutions for hiring individuals with serious legal issues, yet we’re even discussing bringing back someone like Bob Huggins, a convicted felon. While he was undeniably a great coach, character matters just as much as success on the court. We should hold ourselves to the same standards we expect from others.

Correction. Huggins does not have a felony conviction. But does have two convictions for driving under the influence, both misdemeanors.

[fmirzamd]

It’s disappointing that we criticize other institutions for hiring individuals with serious legal issues, yet we’re even discussing bringing back someone like Bob Huggins, a convicted felon. While he was undeniably a great coach, character matters just as much as success on the court. We should hold ourselves to the same standards we expect from others.

[leo from jersey]

Yes, I realize that when Huggs left. My point was to the suggestion of Hiring Huggs as a D coach. Aside from that, I don't know of a coach on any level who appears as intimidated and friendly/buddy cuddle-cuddle with their players as Wes is during game time. The opposite of Wes and a true strength of Hugg's coaching style, I believe a key attribute to Huggs career successes.

Oh I agree - Huggs was great - it is just very unlikely he will be back - that is my concern with Calhoun (close to Huggs)n except he has a different personality than Huggs has and might be able to co-exist with the deep pockets-- They are having a major voice in the choice -- WM was still going to be the coach it appears until the final 2 minutes seemed to have change one man's mind and that man wasn't JC.

The loyalty to his favorites lost WM many games and ultimately his job. I believe some of us spoke up about the way he treated Davenport and not VIK VIK VIK (injuries is always convenient as forum excuses) . He wore his emotions on his sleeve and that stopped his in game strategy which he had very little to begin with. You could see when some came out of games how they were received by the team on the bench. WM literally was out of his league. Folks winning and losing is much more than stats and Kenpom etc. We had 7 years of proof.

Folks why did JD and DS among others leave. Wasn't the money there for them. 2.5 was available for Thiam.


Now the sun has come up on a new day.

Go Cats.

[London 'Cat]

Yes, I realize that when Huggs left. My point was to the suggestion of Hiring Huggs as a D coach. Aside from that, I don't know of a coach on any level who appears as intimidated and friendly/buddy cuddle-cuddle with their players as Wes is during game time. The opposite of Wes and a true strength of Hugg's coaching style, I believe a key attribute to Huggs career successes.

Guys, Huggins is 72 years old. I appreciate what he did at UC but it is simply not an option for him to return to coaching in any capacity. Aside from his baggage and the fact that he angered the deep pocket donors, he is past his prime. UC fans need to get over the idea of him returning.