WindsorHawk
Well-Known Member
I have a question about the basketball program...curious what people think. Set aside any feelings about Fran's demeanor, coaching style, etc. Now go back in time to March of 2010 when Lickliter was fired. The following results are guaranteed and the style of play is going to be uptempo. Should we hire this coach?
1 - Poor record but competitive...beat #6 Purdue in last game and lose by 5 to MSU in BTT
2 - NIT...1-1
3 - NIT...Lose in the championship game
4 - NCAA...Lose a First 4 game in OT (to a team that makes the Sweet 16)
5 - NCAA...1-1 (neither game is an upset)
6 - NCAA...1-1 (neither game is an upset)
7 - Unknown...A young team with potential for the next 3 or 4 years and a top 100 commit in each of the next 3 recruiting classes
I would have said hire the guy.
Edit - And it doesn't have to be Fran for me. It could have been any coach if this is where the program is going into year 7.
1 - Poor record but competitive...beat #6 Purdue in last game and lose by 5 to MSU in BTT
2 - NIT...1-1
3 - NIT...Lose in the championship game
4 - NCAA...Lose a First 4 game in OT (to a team that makes the Sweet 16)
5 - NCAA...1-1 (neither game is an upset)
6 - NCAA...1-1 (neither game is an upset)
7 - Unknown...A young team with potential for the next 3 or 4 years and a top 100 commit in each of the next 3 recruiting classes
I would have said hire the guy.
Edit - And it doesn't have to be Fran for me. It could have been any coach if this is where the program is going into year 7.