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Erik Johannessen's avatar

I know that Football drives conference realignment discussions, but I wonder how damaging it is to Cal's future prospects to be this bad at Basketball at this moment -- e.g. how much does it damage potential media rights deals or even potential conference invites? It seems like exactly the wrong time for Cal Athletics to be perceived as an especially weak brand.

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Avinash Kunnath's avatar

I'd say it's minimal compared to not investing in CFB given that 80-85% of the media rights revenue is tied up there.

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Rob Hwang's avatar

Commish is probably hoping we spend some money on a hire. Which all fans are wanting as well.

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PawlOski's avatar

Hurts from a public perception standpoint for sure, some, but less so from a financial one--at least as far as conference alignment/TV deals are concerned. I sure wish Gates was out there. I'll never let that one go.

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Bowlesman 80's avatar

"Reportedly “doesn’t interview well.”"

JK must have asked about hockey.

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OskiOfTarth's avatar

Don't think it's more than a drop in the bucket - it's not like Cal is a perennial powerhouse that is suddenly down. We're generally not expected to contend for a conference title even in up years. Our low standing is most likely already factored in.

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Jimmy Chitwood's avatar

Exactly.

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PawlOski's avatar

Chef's kiss: "Reportedly 'doesn’t interview well.'”

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Ynot Cal's avatar

What about Brian Shaw...from the Town, went to O'Dowd and would be able to recruit at a high level, esp. the local kids. Not sure what he's making as an assistant with the Clippers and his desire to coach at the college level...but worth exploring.

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DMF's avatar

Is there a Big Board for a new AD?

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Jimmy Chitwood's avatar

I worked with Mark Orr a little. Good guy.

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DMF's avatar

Interesting

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Terence's avatar

Amy Trask

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deehart's avatar

Don't see why Cal can't hire Steve Kerr away from the Warriors. He's gotta be tired of that job and looking for new challenges.

But seriously, who would be the equivalent of the Deion Sanders to Colorado hire? Who would be able to bring star players with him?

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Stanfurdstinks's avatar

Jason Kidd! Jason Kidd...Jason Kidd! How is he not on the wish list??? Hey he is a U Phoenix alum, so he qualifies.

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Avinash Kunnath's avatar

Does he wish to make less money?

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deehart's avatar

That would be fun! He was so amazing to watch at Harmon - in any game, you were sure to see at least a few mind blowing plays. Incredible vision, Messi like passing ability.

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PawlOski's avatar

I thought he was a terrible in Jersey and Milwaukee, but he has totally turned it around in Dallas despite their post-Kyrie struggles. He'll be like one of the Bickerstaffs and will be bouncing around the league for the next half decade in one role or the other.

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HawaiiBear's avatar

Similar to my views on football, give me offense. If we’re going to be a program that limits our ceiling to “average” by our lack of investment, might as well score points and have fun.

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atoms's avatar

This was a really good round-up! Well done. I'm also more than a bit curious about some of those also-mentioned guys you tossed in at the end, like Pat Kelsey and Bob Richey.

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TD_24's avatar

Welcome to our version of the Woj bomb!

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bigaddi's avatar

I'm pretty confident Knowltons list is much shorter, and probably less in depth

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PawlOski's avatar

No doubt you are correct. I'm pretty sure Pasternack is the guy. Will be interesting though if something happens with Hasse at Stanford and there becomes more competition. Sad to say, but that's a better job and they can outbid us. I wouldn't cry if he's the guy. A definite improvement and would improve our credibility from the jump. But I won't be saving up for Final Four tickets either.

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ShanghaiDave93's avatar

I didn’t see Ted Lasso on that list.

Kids need a motivator.

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hoopdreams's avatar

I think we should take a long look at Amir Abdur-Rahim

Agree Tim Miles and Herb Sendrek would be disasters

I guess a chron article listed Martin as a candidate to return. That would be interesting and better than many on your list

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PawlOski's avatar

Enjoy this brief moment of hopefulness folks. This period of coaching vacancies has become the sweet spot for Cal fans before a new winter comes.

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PawlOski's avatar

No Jay Wright? Cmon!

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DaneStopper's avatar

Gonna throw out Jason Hart there as well. P5 job >> G League Ignite

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OskiOfTarth's avatar

Qualities you mention that do not matter and should not be part of the consideration:

Cal fan favorite

Knows Cal's unique challenges

Former player

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Rob Hwang's avatar

It’s a plus but those are not requirements.

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Erik Johannessen's avatar

Gotta be able to manage the administration and the culture, though.

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Jimmy Chitwood's avatar

Awesome article, folks! Tons of interesting names....

3 more quality options, currently HCs:

1. Stan Johnson (Loyola Marymount)

2. Danny Sprinkle (Montana State Bobcats)

3. Chris Victor (Seattle University)

I'm putting Shantay right next to Tim Miles and Ben Howland in the Stay Away category...

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Katrina Johnson's avatar

I vote #2. Then we could have Tinkle & Sprinkle in the Pac-12 North. : D

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Jimmy Chitwood's avatar

The more I read about him, the more I like...he's doing good things in Bozeman with back to back Tournament appearances, has experience in CA as an assistant at CSUN, and was in on the USD job that went to Lavin so he's up for a move to California.

Would love him to get the gig.

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