Shaka Smart is used to coaching one-and-done players during his time at Texas. During his five seasons in Austin, the 43-year old head coach has tutored three different guys --- Jarrett Allen, Mohammed Bamba, and Jaxson Hayes --- who all spent a season in college before taking their talents to the NBA. Another appears to be on the way in Greg Brown, a 6-8 forward who … [Read more...] about Shaka Smart: Greg Brown combines athleticism with violence
Archives for May 2020
40 programs anxiously waiting for the NBA Draft deadline
The NCAA announced last week that it has pushed back the underclassmen withdrawal date for the 2020 NBA Draft from June 3rd to a later date that is to be determined. Below are 40 college programs anxiously waiting for the deadline. In alphabetical order: Alabama Early Entry Candidate(s) For 2020 NBA Draft: Herb Jones, John Petty The Skinny: Neither of … [Read more...] about 40 programs anxiously waiting for the NBA Draft deadline
Episode 236 — UConn’s Dan Hurley
UCONN's Dan Hurley is leaning on his daily routine to get through these unprecedented times. What are his expectations for year 3 under his direction? Thoughts on returning to the Big East Conference. The process of rebuilding and all that goes into it. Is this year's front court the deepest he's coached? His concern for player development when access to players is limited. And … [Read more...] about Episode 236 — UConn’s Dan Hurley
Olivier Sarr deserves to be eligible for Kentucky next year
The NCAA needs to do several things to stabilize college sports and one of them is allowing players to transfer and be eligible immediately when a coach is fired or leaves to take another job. This directly applies to Sarr, who was blindsided when Wake Forest fired Danny Manning as its head coach on April 25th. While the NCAA has rarely granted waivers for immediate … [Read more...] about Olivier Sarr deserves to be eligible for Kentucky next year
Episode 235 — Wake Forest’s Steve Forbes
Wake Forest's Steve Forbes is an American success story and is now a head coach for the first time in a power 5 conference. What are his year one goals for the Demon Deacons? How the hiring process unfolded. Getting the "spark" back into the program. Coaching in the prestigious ACC. Why the best recruiting tool is winning. And lessons learned from past coaches he's worked … [Read more...] about Episode 235 — Wake Forest’s Steve Forbes
