The reason to hire Gatens.

[amahawk]

Sorry, but there is no reason to hire Gatens as the next head coach, at this point in his career. None. At all.

Let him earn his chops at a mid-major first - at the very least - and then maybe when the job reopens years down the road we can revisit looking at him.

At this time how far is Iowa above a mid-major? I am not trying to be a wise guy but maybe seeing a bit of reality.

 

[Madman_1]

Gatens has zero HC experience. Stop with this.

But, Matt could bring Fran in as an assistant. Fran has head coaching experience and can tutor Matt.

 

[Kraven Moorehead]

No way. He didn’t distinguish himself on Fran’s staff. No experience. I will pass.

 

[TXHCHawk]

It’s an idea. Not sure it fits the competencies for the challenge at IOWA. The solution would be a candidate that has solidified coaching experience and systems to immediately execute, because the other half of the challenge is to become the face of the program with donors, fans, the sports media, and potential recruits. Gatens would be OTJ-ing it all, compared to many, current options.

 

[Kraven Moorehead]

It’s an idea. Not sure it fits the competencies for the challenge at IOWA. The solution would be a candidate that has solidified coaching experience and systems to immediately execute, because the other half of the challenge is to become the face of the program with donors, fans, the sports media, and potential recruits. Gatens would be OTJ-ing it all, compared to many, current options.

I love Gatens but we have to have an experienced coach who can bring the type of athletes to Iowa city that will make a difference. Your solution is perfect. I love it. We can’t have a coach otJ-ing it. And I want somebody outside of Iowa sphere. Here are a few I would love to see who fit the recruiting/ coaching sphere.
Miller-Xavier
Shaka Smart- marquette
Leon Rice-Boise State
Brian Dutcher- San Diego State
Anthony Grant- Dayton
Ryan Odom- VCU
Frank Martin- UMass
Craig Smith- Utah

All would be great outsider fit and have had success winning. Most are pipe dreams. At the end of day, to get any coach it’s gonna come down to BG selling the idea Iowa wants to be a player in basketball and committed to investing into the program. I see that as our biggest obstacle. Iowa is, as usual, 5 steps behind the times.

 

[amahawk]

But, Matt could bring Fran in as an assistant. Fran has head coaching experience and can tutor Matt.

That is a wild idea.

 

[Ad-Hawk]

I think got guys are taking a joke very seriously.

That said I actually don't think he's going to be a candidate at Drake either, at least not a serious one. Drake is a good job, I bet they surprise people with who they can pull. Best case for Matt is probably that McCollum keeps him around as an assistant which I think is fairly likely.

 

[Madman_1]

That is a wild idea.

I think it's just crazy enough to work!