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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Chef's kiss: "Reportedly 'doesn’t interview well.'”
Who is the least exciting, most milquetoast coach in this list? That's who Knowlton will hire.
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.
Is there a Big Board for a new AD?
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?
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.
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.
Welcome to our version of the Woj bomb!
I'm pretty confident Knowltons list is much shorter, and probably less in depth
I didn’t see Ted Lasso on that list.
Kids need a motivator.
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
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.
No Jay Wright? Cmon!
Gonna throw out Jason Hart there as well. P5 job >> G League Ignite
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