Rumors that he was interviewed. No idea if it's true, but the more I watch him and listen I'm actually on board if Iowa can't land McCollum. The guy is young, but seems like he could be the real deal. Especially if Brad Stevens approves.
Ronald Nored
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Sounds good, looks good, not sure Iowa should be his first big time job
Strange candidate. Has never been a college basketball head coach, and only has one year of college basketball experience total as an assistant coach at Northern Kentucky.
I would be concerned about a lack of experience with the college game and all that is associated with it (recruiting, etc).
I would be concerned about a lack of experience with the college game and all that is associated with it (recruiting, etc).
I don't think it'll get to that point but I like that she interviewed him as one of the backup plans. I assume he was a recommendation from Brad Stevens since he played and coached under him. Very young but he's already got a lot of NBA experience under mostly very good coaches. I'd like it a lot as an upside swing and take that over someone like Wardle or Forbes. I bet his name pops up again in the next Butler search.
He's my #1 if it's not McCollum. I think there is more upside than others that have been mentioned.
Interesting. A Brad Stevens endorsement carries some weight with me, but I also have questions about his level of experience and if he's ready for life coaching the Big Ten. Seems like a name to watch, though.
He looks about 21 years old. Another version of BJ!
As someone mentioned earlier, if this is the type of candidate we are interviewing, I like it. Its going to take a lot of energy to bring back Iowa MBB. Lots of I-Club, Rotary visits and making the rounds. If you build it, they will come.
Hmmm 🤔 I like him! Seems to be very connected to his players. Reminds me of Marcus Freeman ND football coach.
Interesting candidate. Would think he could surround himself with assistants who could fill in the holes of his experience with college bb.
I've said it will end up being someone we've never heard of. Ronald Nored certainly qualifies in that regard!
2 time defensive POY at Butler.
Brad Stevens knows basketball. If he gives Beth the thumbs up, I'm good.
2 time defensive POY at Butler.
Brad Stevens knows basketball. If he gives Beth the thumbs up, I'm good.
I like what I see, seems like a really grounded guy who can relate to younger players - definitely worth an interview…
Who knows, he hasn't really had to do it. But young energetic black guy with a cell phone full of NBA players is a nice start in that regard.
LIKEY. was thinking exact same thing. same baby face too.
No. Please get someone who’s a head coach, with a winning record who can:
1) attract recruits
2) coach them up.
1) attract recruits
2) coach them up.
I think he could do all those things. Would you rather have Steve Forbes?
Interesting.
I hope that Beth called Brad Stevens several months ago and said "give me a name or two, of guys you think I should talk to" regarding possible coaching candidates.
I assume she did, and Nored was one of the names Stevens gave her.
I hope that Beth called Brad Stevens several months ago and said "give me a name or two, of guys you think I should talk to" regarding possible coaching candidates.
I assume she did, and Nored was one of the names Stevens gave her.
Definitely looks like an interesting candidate. Worth a close look. One question would be would he use Iowa as a stepping stone for bigger programs or to go back to the pros?
Possibly, but if you get five years where CHA is rocking again and say a Sweet 16 or better then is it worth it? I say yes. Plus probably better or more engaged NIL.
Reminds me a little of Lute Olson, when he was hired at Iowa -- young, highly recommended, light resume.
All these guys will all use Iowa as stepping stone, but that is win-win. Structure the contact so he gets upside from Carver attendance and the money made from deep NCAA tourney run. Put in a buyout clause that someone else has to pay Iowa if he does end up beccoming the Next Brad Stevens.
All is not lost. Worst case we don't make the Big10 tournament next year and we continue the streak of no Sweet16s that Fran was able to extend by 15 years. We're probably not going to lose KIngsbury in the Portal, so we got at least one returning scholarship player.
Being a Brad Steven's disciple, personable, young and black should certainly lend to being a good recruiter.
Maybe it's time for more young people to step up and carry the load. jmho
Very well spoken young man. I feel happy Beth interviewed him if in fact she did so if did so on the recommendation from Stevens. I feel confident we will get a coach who can move this program forward.
Hungry coaches moving on/up can do good things for a program while they're here. Ralph Miller and Lute Olson brought us conference championships and a Final Four before moving on to burnish their Hall of Fame credentials elsewhere. I'll certainly accept a coach moving on after 7-8 years if that kind of success comes with it. Having coaches move on because of their success is usually better than having to fire coaches, which is what we've been doing lately.
