DeVries NOT a candidate for Iowa job. Ben McCollum the next Iowa Head Coach?

[Fran-Con-2]

Interesting. By Iowa's choice, or by Darian's, I wonder?

Lets say BM was Beth’s choice all along. Would the process be playing out any differently than it currently is?

• Beth interviews DD once his season ended. (Needs him as a backup in case BM says no)
• Beth says “we can’t make a decision until talking to other coaches who are currently in the tournament”
• DD gets contacted by IU
• DD tells Beth, “I have serious IU interest. I need to know now whether I’m getting the Iowa job”
• Beth says “can’t make that decision yet, have to wait”
• DD says “alright, I’m taking the IU offer while it’s out there” and rescinds his candidacy

Based on no inside knowledge whatsoever. But seems plausible

 

[BrewHawk]

Is this about right?

Savings:
$5M: avoiding DeVries Buyout
$5M: paying McCollum $2 vs paying Devries $7M

You really think we can get McCollum for $2?


It mght take at least tree fiddy.

 

[Hawkaholic18]

Can't wait for all of the hindsight on this. It's already happening.

 

[ozzie8]

Could Iowa afford $7M/year for the MBB HC?

If that # is accurate, IU is not playing around

And they’re way over paying for Darian Devries if he’s the guy. Good grief

 

[hawk224]

The takeaway is that nobody has any idea what’s going on except for those directly involved

 

[BigOHawk]

Lets say BM was Beth’s choice all along. Would the process be playing out any differently than it currently is?

• Beth interviews DD once his season ended. (Needs him as a backup in case BM says no)
• Beth says “we can’t make a decision until talking to other coaches who are currently in the tournament”
• DD gets contacted by IU
• DD tells Beth, “I have serious IU interest. I need to know now whether I’m getting the Iowa job”
• Beth says “can’t make that decision yet, have to wait”
• DD says “alright, I’m taking the IU offer while it’s out there” and rescinds his candidacy

Based on no inside knowledge whatsoever. But seems plausible

Stoops/Kirk flashback to late 90s.

 

[LaQuintaHawkeye]

Nobody, nobody is picking Iowa over Indiana

I bet Jess Settles would.

 

[HawksRule73]

If IU wants to pay $7M/year for a guy who pissed down his leg twice in tourney games that he practically had put away, go for it. We’ll take the guy who has 4 nattys, 13 conf titles and took his team of D-II guys to the tourney.

 

[hawx]

7 milly seems insane for someone with DeVries level of experience. It's top 5 money, I don't buy it.

 

[Franisdaman]

I’ll believe that $7 million number when I see it. Very few college bb coaches are worth that much coin.

Agreed.

But IU is a basketball school, they seem kinda desperate, and they haven't won a Natty in 38 years (1987).

 

[Franisdaman]

7 milly seems insane for someone with DeVries level of experience. It's top 5 money, I don't buy it.

Fran will come back for half that!

 

[DewHawk]

These guys dream about the biggest contract with the most guaranteed money.

Something needs to break.....Athletic departments can't be raising coaching salaries while they are also facing revenue sharing to pay players. The pot didn't get bigger.

agreed - Money is not the end all or at least should not be IMO. Never changed jobs in my life just for money as it was always about the middle of my priorities. I always figured take the best job fit for family and career and the money would follow. It always did.

 

[Franisdaman]

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[Franisdaman]

agreed - Money is not the end all or at least should not be IMO. Never changed jobs in my life just for money as it was always about the middle of my priorities. I always figured take the best job fit for family and career and the money would follow. It always did.

Iowa fans want a Sweet 16. Maybe the NIL situation makes it tough to do that and DeVries sees that

 

[Hawkbaby]

McCollum has and still looks like the best choice for Iowa. Money and fit. The guy can coach . Relieved that it is not DD with the hope of BM

 

[Franisdaman]

McCollum has and still looks like the best choice for Iowa. Money and fit. The guy can coach . Relieved that it is not DD with the hope of BM

any worries about his recruiting skills?

can he reel Pryce back in, too?

 

[DougFHawkeye]

Can't wait for all of the hindsight on this. It's already happening.

Yep, now we seem glad to not get DD once he's off the table...lol. I'd be happy with DD or BM.

 

[Fran-Con-2]

Stoops/Kirk flashback to late 90s.

Let’s hope the career paths don’t turn out the same way.

 

[DewHawk]

any worries about his recruiting skills?

Not from me. He appears to be very personable/quality guy and obviously really knows the game. Recruiting will not be a problem IMO.

 

[SDHawkDoc]

Too much fixation on 2 guys as the only answer.

I'd prefer McCollum. DeVries would be fine too.
But so could other guys out there.

I'm probably a lot less concerned about hanging on to a coach long term than others are. If whoever the next guy that comes in is unexpectedly wildly successful and takes them to an FF in the next couple of years then moves on because he can make more money elsewhere I would feel overall pretty good about that. My point is, I'm a lot more interested in results than if a coach gets anchored into the program and community. Win in the NCAA tourney, get fans interested, don't do anything ridiculously stupid personally and don't be a complete a$$hole.

 

[ozzie8]

Sign me up

 

[TampaHawkfan]

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I love that attitude.

 

[DewHawk]

Yep, now we seem glad to not get DD once he's off the table...lol

After watching BM show is skills at Drake, I was always leaning that way but would have been happy with DDV as well.

 

[Heathen Raider]

Imagine how much of a circus it's going to be when it's times to hire a football coach.

Unless Iowa going into Kirk's final Season names His successor from on the Staff then it is a seamless transition which IMO is what Iowa should do . Lester or Wallace

 

[Hendy hawk]

It's more about how ridiculously low Iowa's basketball NIL is. Hard to win when you can't compete for players.

Izzo's words in a nutshell.

 

[doughuddl2]

If they will pay his $4M+ buyout, that's being invested in DD.

If she doesn't get the NIL funding that's just stupid to bring him here and waste the $4M.

McCollum said he didn't care about his money, he just wants to coach and help the kids. He left Wells Fargo because he said he was not helping enough people at his job.

He wants winners, high school state champions. They know how to win and expect it. Doesn't want moody players. Attitude is everything.

 

[DewHawk]

Izzo's words in a nutshell.

Maybe Iowa will prove that he is FOS.

 

[doughuddl2]

Outside of Indiana, I don’t think there are any other high profile jobs that we are competing with?

Tony Bennett is stepping down at Virginia. Virginia fans think McCullom is very similar to Bennett and exactly who they need.

 

[iowaathletes]

DeVries doesn't seem like that type of person but who knows what the truth is.

Maybe thru all of this negotiation he gets a raise & more financial commitments from WVU....

Crazy....

You know how it is when lawyers and agents enter the room

 

[Fran-Con-2]

Tony Bennett is stepping down at Virginia. Virginia fans think McCullom is very similar to Bennett and exactly who they need.

From what I’ve seen today, the current VCU coach is very high in their list.

And if he isn’t, he should be high on ours

 

[Franisdaman]

interesting.

 

[iowaathletes]

Indiana site reporting that Devries isn't a done deal and they're waiting on a mystery candidate

 

[kwik44]

Lol at the idea of DeVries thinking “I’m not comfortable with my style” at Iowa.

Let me rephrase this piece.

His style needs dudes to be able to run. High level guard play, in the mix for guys that are highly sought after because of that athletic style. It goes hand in hand with his NIL wishes.

 

[Franisdaman]

Indiana site reporting that Devries isn't a done deal and they're waiting on a mystery candidate

is that mystery candidate coaching in the NCAA Tournament?

 

[BurgHawk87]

Leistikow and Dochterman talked about McCollum's team playing with one of the slowest paces in college basketball. Leistikow didn't seem too enthused about that coming to Iowa. We don't want Lickliter ball again.

This year, the Northwest Missouri State teams weren't necessarily slow paced/low scoring. It might have something to do with taking an undermanned roster up against higher division competition. But regardless, a winner is a winner. If we as fans get to the point of complaining because the potential McCollum led Hawkeyes can't outscore their sweet 16 matchups over the years...well I'll happily deal with that if it happens.

 

[tippet1]

From what I’ve seen today, the current VCU coach is very high in their list.

And if he isn’t, he should be high on ours

Odom would be a really good hire.

 

[Hendy hawk]

Maybe Iowa will prove that he is FOS.

Time will tell.

 

[kwik44]

Is this about right?

Savings:
$5M: avoiding DeVries Buyout
$5M: paying McCollum $2 vs paying Devries $7M

Yes, but put the McCollum price tag a bit higher due to other possible suitors inquiring.

 

[HawkGem11]

McCollum has and still looks like the best choice for Iowa. Money and fit. The guy can coach . Relieved that it is not DD with the hope of BM

zero recruiting skills at the lvl where it actually matters....if Iowa hires him i don't think it is going to be good for the program and i have ZERO excitement for him...

 

[SDHawkDoc]

This year, the Northwest Missouri State teams weren't necessarily slow paced/low scoring. It might have something to do with taking an undermanned roster up against higher division competition. But regardless, a winner is a winner. If we as fans get to the point of complaining because the potential McCollum led Hawkeyes can't outscore their sweet 16 matchups over the years...well I'll happily deal with that if it happens.

It's been brought up several times in other threads that he adjusted pace to his personnel. That's what a good coach is supposed to do.