Marlow

The decision that ruined SLU was hiring Buddy Broemer over Hank Raymond’s.

McCollum’s responses to the interview prompts from Katz revealed plenty of of self knowledge and refreshing awareness of the importance of his team’s role in his plan. This differs dramatically from what we’ve heard from SLU.

I’d love to see Thames get significant playing time, but I don’t see Ford going in that direction.

Cuonzo is a great defensive coach. He has more experience getting to the tournament. His weak link is recruiting, but that’s Ford’s strength. I don’t see Ford hiring him, however.

Assistants make huge difference in player development and recruiting. It will be interesting to see how Ford fills this role because his job could depend on it.

Which of SLU’s coaches works with the post players?

I don’t think SLU needs a retread. Cream, Mack, Turgeon,.M. Anderson etc. etc. have had their chance. Often they struggle with one or more of the coaching ingredients.

Lining up a replacement coach!

If I heard it once, I’ve heard it a thousand times: Yuri Collins is the best point guard in the nation. Watching the stellar point guards in the tournament makes me realize there are plenty of point guards who should hold that title.

Kalkbrenner sure could have made a difference at SLU, but he landed in the right spot,

Supposedly Caleb Love has removed all references to UNC from his social media Come on, Larry Hughes, work your magic.

Mizzou did not just get lucky with the hiring of Gates. Mizzou’s AD had him on her radar for a long time-she did her homework. She also took a ton of heat from the fan base for the hire. She also hired TJ Otzenberger at Nevada-he is taking Iowa State to the tourney this year. The same thing happened at K State this year. Roy, it can happen at SLU if the AD is ready when it’s time. May took a leap in hiring the volleyball coach. We’ll see. All I know is if SLU had VCU’s program and style of play, Chaifitz would be packed every game.

No, you’re not going to get another Majerus type to take the job for SLU money-although Travis is doing pretty well. Whenever it’s time to hire another basketball coach, it will depend on the AD’s ability to have a strong handle on the “right” up-and-coming coach. It can work and it can fail. That’s what they pay the AD for.

If Ford doesn’t recruit players capable of challenging VCU, next year will be just as fruitless.

Yes!