More stability? The man got 15 years. Don’t know how you could get more stability than that…
What is Ben McCollum’s ‘portfolio’
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Empty argument. I said I want more stability. Not from Fran. More balance in offense and defense. Rebounding and passion. Toughness.
And, a Coach of the Year candidate. In conference. Nationally. Whatever. People need to notice you’re coaching. With assistants that are on the move, desired.
And, a Coach of the Year candidate. In conference. Nationally. Whatever. People need to notice you’re coaching. With assistants that are on the move, desired.
Ben Mc defense creates havoc for easy buckets. I’m all for it.
This is exactly what I want to see happen.
Bring in McCollum, but only on a reasonable 3 year deal - 5 at the max. If he earns more years and money with successful results & fan/boosters happiness, perfect, as it means he was worth taking the chance on. But if not, at the end of his initial contract wish him luck at his next job and try again with someone else.
Same goes for whoever is brought in.
McCollum is a hot commodity…..Indiana, UVA, and others are in on him. You have to give him market value or you’ll never get him. The market for a school like Iowa is 7 years @ $3.5M. But you can limit the buyout % initially and then increase as performance dictates. But no coach is going to accept 3-5 years.
I'm pretty sure its being proven already she isn't and mostly a non-worry, but I meant it more as Goetz not being a Barta clone by giving an long extension and big raise/buyout increase after just a 1.5+ years of decent improvement & success.
What's McCollum's buy out a Drake? DeVries's buy out is over 6 mil. to leave WVU, Iowa spending over 10 mil to bring in Devries is a risky gamble at best as he may bolt to Creighton after Greg McDermont retires and Creighton pretty much spends all their NIL on their basketball program. McCollum is the less risky investment in the program and he's from Iowa City originally.
My concern is that all his winning has been at the D2 and mid-major level.
I get it. All of Bo Ryan’s wins were at the D-III level until he got his shot. BM reminds me of Bo….minus being a complete a-hole.
Hard to compare stats of those two coaches this season as one played against Big 12 competition, while the other played against Missouri Valley competition. 🤔
Coaches that have a long success at winning for a P5 program don't usually think "Well, it's time I take my talents to Iowa!"
DD buyout is $4.6M. Would have been $6M if he finished 6th or better in B12. He finished 7th.
You may be right. Minnesota State-Mankato won the D2 nat’l championship over NW Missouri State last year…I’m just saying. 😳
The only style of play I'm concerned about is a winning style. Everything else takes care of itself when winning. Win and they will come!
McCollum’s as nice as they come. The comparisons between Bo and BM end at their ability to coach the game.yeah but Bo was a first class A-hole. We don't want that personality at Iowa.
This comment always makes me laugh. Do you think BM had P5 players when he won all those titles? In a like-for-like player comparison, he dominated.
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If devries come I’d think forgone conclusion gates stars since coached at drake with him. Figured gatens more so with Iowa ties. Not sure with spurlock. is one of the better recruiters?
McCollum would...
1)be the cheapest overall (buyouts, expected contract,etc)
2)be the best option if IA has to play 'Moneyball'--since we are currently dead last in NIL $$ to spend
3)Since he's from IC, he would prolly WANT to be here, which would make him more likely to accept an offer of any kind
4)B/c of #3 above, the job in IC MIGHT be his dream job, and, by the off-chance he has good success, he might less likely to leave if offered elsewhere
He would prolly NOT be the 'splashiest' hire, or have a great recruiting pedigree, but what IA coach in last 4 decades has?
1)be the cheapest overall (buyouts, expected contract,etc)
2)be the best option if IA has to play 'Moneyball'--since we are currently dead last in NIL $$ to spend
3)Since he's from IC, he would prolly WANT to be here, which would make him more likely to accept an offer of any kind
4)B/c of #3 above, the job in IC MIGHT be his dream job, and, by the off-chance he has good success, he might less likely to leave if offered elsewhere
He would prolly NOT be the 'splashiest' hire, or have a great recruiting pedigree, but what IA coach in last 4 decades has?
McCollum probably is the best option given the Fran buyout. Thanks Barta.
Yea I see anywhere from 9 to 11 on the matrix, gotta keep the bid thieves away maybe.
30 out of 33….so 91%. With 4 out of 5 starters from D-II.
That's a great percentage, but 1 year of experience at a mid level program. He could be great. Lute certainly was.
Spurlock seems to be an excellent recruiter and the main reason for the uptick in recruiting this year. The new coach would be wise to keep him.
Iowa has to take a calculated risk.
Devries is safer and I'd be happy with him.
The potential outcomes with Ben McCollum range from being the next Lickliter to the next Jay Wright.
I'd take the chance on him if it's my call. The potential benefit significantly outweighs the risk imo.
I didn't watch Drake much until the MVC tourney, and I was really frickin' impressed with Drake. That is a disciplined team that was in absolute control of every game they played. I can't believe most of those guys played at Div II NW Mo St just last season.
His coaching track record is as impressive as it gets for someone who hasn't gotten a shot at the big-time yet, especially for as young as he is. I would not be the least bit concerned that we'd have another Lickliter if Iowa takes a chance on him.
His coaching track record is as impressive as it gets for someone who hasn't gotten a shot at the big-time yet, especially for as young as he is. I would not be the least bit concerned that we'd have another Lickliter if Iowa takes a chance on him.
The IU and UVa ADs (and their staffs) are highly interested in this guy but I bet they are not thinking this out on the level you are.
I hope you're in contact with Beth. She could use a due diligence guy like you.
