Unless Iowa has already told him they’re taking McCollum.
DeVries NOT a candidate for Iowa job. Ben McCollum the next Iowa Head Coach?
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In my life, UIowa has hired many FB coaches (6-7) and as many BB coaches…the only coach that ever “excited” me was when Evy brought in Ralph Miller. There was no doubt in my mind that UIowa basketball was going to get very competitive in a short amount of time.
UIowa has made me any “blah” choices as coaches. Good hires would include Hayden and Kirk. Neither of them were “fan favorites”…My favorite was “Hayden who?” Everyone knew that Bobby Stoops was destined to be the Iowa FB coach too.
In BB, Lute, Raveling and Davis were solid hires. Alford was a “cant miss” who didn’t connect and Lick was a bad miss. I don’t think the candidates were lined up for the Iowa job following Lick. Fran overall, did a decent job.
I don’t know if there is a “Ralph Miller” standing in the wings…I hope we get a Lute or Tom Davis though.
UIowa has made me any “blah” choices as coaches. Good hires would include Hayden and Kirk. Neither of them were “fan favorites”…My favorite was “Hayden who?” Everyone knew that Bobby Stoops was destined to be the Iowa FB coach too.
In BB, Lute, Raveling and Davis were solid hires. Alford was a “cant miss” who didn’t connect and Lick was a bad miss. I don’t think the candidates were lined up for the Iowa job following Lick. Fran overall, did a decent job.
I don’t know if there is a “Ralph Miller” standing in the wings…I hope we get a Lute or Tom Davis though.
If DD goes to IU and McCollum to Iowa, then the intensity of the Iowa-IU games will definitely ratchet up.
Now there’s some smoke drifting back to Iowa for DD. Lol.
hmm interesting but not what other sources are saying so......
Crazy. Hard to know what is true and what the circumstances are. Thamel saying DD is not a candidate for the Iowa job is interesting language.
Same source that broke the McCaffrey news.
So the only thing that this could mean is that he has accepted the job at Iowa.
Same source that said "financial concerns" would impede Iowa's search. Which was apparently wrong.
Maybe DD is trying see what the NIL monies are going to be at Iowa and realizes it is a needed factor to be successful. If not strong at Iowa, why take a chance, if Indiana has as much as everyone says they do.
But what is Iowa Burner Network saying?
Still think Bob Huggins would be a good call.
Interesting. By Iowa's choice, or by Darian's, I wonder?
I think it’s gonna be BM or Medved. Will have to wait until next week.
Blessing in disguise?
hopefully McCollum was the 1st choice to begin with AND we get him
Well, if it isn’t the Daily Iowan, the Daily Hoosier is my “go to” news source!
This is playing out like Ferentz and Stoops, circa 1999. 
“Hayden who?” My favorite…This is playing out like Ferentz and Stoops, circa 1999.
To me X’s and O’s and recruiting Jimmy and Joes is only a part of the Iowa job. You also need to be able to engage with the fanbase, donors and corporate sponsors. Get people excited AND supportive of Iowa basketball again, get butts back in the seats.
The “Tom Davis” curse is alive and well! Remember, “the curse of the Bambino” lived with Red Sox fans for damn near 90 years…
Mark Cuban and other IU boosters must be offering a huge NIL budget for DeVries.
And imagine what his salary will be. $3M plus, 7 year deal (?) with a HUGE buy out
I'm guessing WV and Indiana have both blown through Iowa's price/resources ceiling (sadly).
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We're likely getting DeVries. You guys once had Alford. Funny how things work. We don't really want DeVries.
Yeah, it’s confirmed, Devries is not your next HC at Iowa. Big donors need to step it up or Iowa BB will always be behind the 8 ball when it comes to NIL.
Hopefully McCollum/Drake have an early exit & we have a new HC by the end of the week
I think it’s unfolding perfect for Iowa.
This tells me DD is not comfortable with A.) his style B.) his ability to develop if he needs a large NIL amount.
Iowa is not only saving on large buyout money, but salary as well. The savings may be anywhere from $6-8 million. You then take half of that to use for Carver renovations, and still have wiggle room vs. what you just dumped pursuing & getting DD.
Bring in Ben McCollum.
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It's only awkward because everyone is speculating and too many people take that as truth.
