2024 Coaching Carousel

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Originally Posted by xubrew

The rumors I'm hearing is that it's gonna be Billy the Kid.

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Just don't think they can wait for him. Plus not sure he is really interested in returning after saying no multiple times over multiple years. But UK is a special job, so who knows.

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Originally Posted by GoMuskies

Keatts was getting fired 4 weeks ago. Don't think one magical run is getting him Kentucky.

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Was about to say the same.

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Originally Posted by D-West & PO-Z

Timing probably won't match up though with NBA play in games. UK can't wait.

If I had to put money on a single guy I would say it ends up being Oats.

Some college basketball guy on twitter said he has been told Hurley would listen to an offer but I don't see that happening, especially if UConn wins tonight. But Hurley has to be UK's first call.

Luckily I have zero concerns about Miller in this instance, mostly because I think UK would go through at least 5+ options before they ever even considered Miller. UK won't have to go through that many options. UK is a top 3 job if not number 1.

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Not saying it isn't in terms of college basketball, but both Stoops and Cal wanted the hell out of there this year. Maybe its that the fanbase is so effing nuts there and no one wants to deal with it no matter how much money they make

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Originally Posted by D-West & PO-Z

Just don't think they can wait for him. Plus not sure he is really interested in returning after saying no multiple times over multiple years. But UK is a special job, so who knows.

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If Billy wants the job, they aren't going to have to wait. I really don't think he cares about leaving the bulls in the middle of a play-in game run when they habe zero chance of getting out of the east.

Rumor of course, but Billy didn't say no right away when Louisville reached out. Of course ultimately it was a no, but might indicate Billy is ready to return for the right job.

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Originally Posted by Xville

Not saying it isn't in terms of college basketball, but both Stoops and Cal wanted the hell out of there this year. Maybe its that the fanbase is so effing nuts there and no one wants to deal with it no matter how much money they make

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I dislike UK and agree their fans are kind of nuts but Cal deserved to go and their fans deserved to be frustrated and want a change.

Didn't Stoops have an opportunity to leave? I think their bball fans are nuts but their football fans seem more realistic.

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Originally Posted by Xville

If Billy wants the job, they aren't going to have to wait. I really don't think he cares about leaving the bulls in the middle of a play-in game run when they habe zero chance of getting out of the east.

Rumor of course, but Billy didn't say no right away when Louisville reached out. Of course ultimately it was a no, but might indicate Billy is ready to return for the right job.

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Yeah, maybe, but he'd probably have to leave before the conclusion on the reg season. UK needs to announce a hire by the end of the week I would think. But I guess they could wait until next Monday if Billy really did want to come.

Billy wouldn't be the top of my list if I were UK though.

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Originally Posted by D-West & PO-Z

I dislike UK and agree their fans are kind of nuts but Cal deserved to go and their fans deserved to be frustrated and want a change.

Didn't Stoops have an opportunity to leave? I think their bball fans are nuts but their football fans seem more realistic.

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Certainly fair regarding Cal's track record lately. I think he’s been there just too damn long for anyone’s sanity. I guess my point is, is it THE top job if you have to deal with that level of psycho? Are Kansas, Duke, unc fans as bad as uk’s? Maybe it’s just because I’m close to it that I hear more about uk.

As far as Stoops---again all rumor so who knows but what I have heard is that Stoops was offered the A&M job, took it and was ready to tell everyone and then A&M rescinded the offer when fans freaked the hell out.

Heres the story on it

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nca...lt/ar-AA1kyJFh

UK probably thinks they can lure Jay Wright out of retirement

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Originally Posted by D-West & PO-Z

Just don't think they can wait for him. Plus not sure he is really interested in returning after saying no multiple times over multiple years. But UK is a special job, so who knows.

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You might be right. I'm just repeating what I heard. There are some programs where I feel I know exactly what they are going to do and can completely believe what I hear and who I hear it from. UK is not one of those programs. The rumor made some sense, but I wouldn't bet on it. I'm far from certain that's who it will be.

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Originally Posted by Xville

Certainly fair regarding Cal's track record lately. I think he’s been there just too damn long for anyone’s sanity. I guess my point is, is it THE top job if you have to deal with that level of psycho? Are Kansas, Duke, unc fans as bad as uk’s? Maybe it’s just because I’m close to it that I hear more about uk.

As far as Stoops---again all rumor so who knows but what I have heard is that Stoops was offered the A&M job, took it and was ready to tell everyone and then A&M rescinded the offer when fans freaked the hell out.

Heres the story on it

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nca...lt/ar-AA1kyJFh

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Ah, yes, I remember that about Stoops now, thanks.