Sounds like a fantastic hire! Welcome to Coach Mazarei! I'm thinking this was only possible because the University and Cal donors stepped up with salary raises to match or beat what Vandy was paying, and credit to Coach Madsen for attracting this sort of talent on his staff. If you are a player, this is the start of a staff you know will coach you up and treat you right. Go Bears!
Sounds great, though I don't know enough to have an informed opinion. Having someone experienced in NBA preparation seems like a good thing.* In Mad Dog we trust.
*In Musgrave's case I think his NFL experience was a detriment because he assumed an NFL roster. The Mazarei skillset I'm referring to is more about player development, not scheme.
He’ll make good money at Cal. Stackhouse is rumored to be a hot commodity for an NBA gig, of which there is interest on his part. This kid’s a So Cal kid, and maybe wants to stick in college…he does well here with Madsen, he’s a candidate for an HC job. Maybe chances are good Stackhouse is leaving Nashville.
Pretty sure next year, given a strong non-conference performance and maybe .500 in conference that we can make the NIT. And if the cards fall in the right direction maybe squeak into the dance.
How about planning and strategy? Is he an offensive or defensive specialist? Will he generate game plans (O and D)? Or is he more of a teacher or a strategist? What's his connection to Madsen?
his focus is on offense and is more of a teacher. At Vandy he was big in scout, practice development scout, and development. So basically the back end preparation during the week (i.e. offensive attack gameplans). I don't see a connection to Madsen other than them both having SoCal in connection but maybe there's something I'm missing.
Random thought when seeing him for the first time:
"Now that 'Barry' is nearing its final season, I'm glad Noho Hank was able to find himself this new gig."
haha...I can see that.
Sounds like a fantastic hire! Welcome to Coach Mazarei! I'm thinking this was only possible because the University and Cal donors stepped up with salary raises to match or beat what Vandy was paying, and credit to Coach Madsen for attracting this sort of talent on his staff. If you are a player, this is the start of a staff you know will coach you up and treat you right. Go Bears!
Super pumped for the direction of the program…no Nega-Bear here, my friend ;-)
I think we will be better this year.
you know I think that just may be the case..... not sure what it is
Sounds great, though I don't know enough to have an informed opinion. Having someone experienced in NBA preparation seems like a good thing.* In Mad Dog we trust.
*In Musgrave's case I think his NFL experience was a detriment because he assumed an NFL roster. The Mazarei skillset I'm referring to is more about player development, not scheme.
Can someone smarter than me tell me whether this seems like a good hire?
Great hire.
definitely seems like a good get for us, but what's in it for him? Seems like a lateral to a VHCOL area, no?
He’ll make good money at Cal. Stackhouse is rumored to be a hot commodity for an NBA gig, of which there is interest on his part. This kid’s a So Cal kid, and maybe wants to stick in college…he does well here with Madsen, he’s a candidate for an HC job. Maybe chances are good Stackhouse is leaving Nashville.
It's kinda funny I've never seen anyone call coach a kid. Maybe if he's young but he looks pretty old haha.
I call a lot of people kids, usually as term of endearment.
He was born in December '82 so is a few years younger than me. Ergo, kid.
Not smarter than, just liking this hire a lot:
https://cal.rivals.com/news/vanderbilt-s-adam-mazarei-announced-as-cal-s-new-associate-head-coach
Bears a strong resemblance to Hingle McCringleberry.
Pretty sure next year, given a strong non-conference performance and maybe .500 in conference that we can make the NIT. And if the cards fall in the right direction maybe squeak into the dance.
I'd be fine with a NIT but if we get close and miss I won't mind because it signals we are back on the right path.
I'll be happy with double digit wins.
gotta start somewhere
With the transfers that we already know about this seems appropriate. Still more team to build but I already like what I'm seeing!
So, what's his specific role going to be?
Associate Head Coach is basically the right hand man and will help with practices and hands on development
How about planning and strategy? Is he an offensive or defensive specialist? Will he generate game plans (O and D)? Or is he more of a teacher or a strategist? What's his connection to Madsen?
his focus is on offense and is more of a teacher. At Vandy he was big in scout, practice development scout, and development. So basically the back end preparation during the week (i.e. offensive attack gameplans). I don't see a connection to Madsen other than them both having SoCal in connection but maybe there's something I'm missing.
Thank you - Madsen's nest hire should be pivotal, there is a lot to dovetail into
I'm sure there's a strong brotherhood between NBA coaching staffs.
another hire, not named Randle:
https://www.si.com/college/cal/basketball/cal-hires-scherbenske