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[Grover Cleveland]

Brian Hamilton ‏@BrianHamiltonSI 8m8 minutes ago
During his solo interview, Nigel Hayes told a joke.

“Why can’t you hear a pterodactyl use the bathroom?”

[pause]

“The ‘P’ is silent."

 

[Fjordson]

Shaka Smart using his well horded accomplishments to cash in on...Texas? Wouldn't have really been my choice. Good gig, but turning down UCLA for Texas? Da fuk?

Eh, doesn't seem that crazy these days. Texas probably has as many resources as anyone and Barnes set a low enough bar that shouldn't be too much trouble for Smart to surpass.

UCLA is a shadow of its former self. Steadily declining attendance, uneven recruiting, etc. I went to film school at UCLA when they were coming off of two final fours and even then people didn't seem to care all that much.

 

[DominoKid]

Shaka Smart using his well horded accomplishments to cash in on...Texas? Wouldn't have really been my choice. Good gig, but turning down UCLA for Texas? Da fuk?

Texas is a better gig.

 

[Grover Cleveland]

Texas is a better gig in 2015 than UCLA.

Surely he could have held out for an even better job though.

 

[Affeinvasion]

Texas is a better gig in 2015 than UCLA.

Surely he could have held out for an even better job though.

They need smart to go with strong

 

[Fjordson]

I feel there are only four jobs right now that are worth waiting years for: Duke, Kansas, Kentucky and UNC. Kansas is probably taken for a while, but the other three could be up for grabs in the coming years (though doesn't Duke have someone in waiting to take over for K?).

 

[Randolph Freelander]

I feel there are only four jobs right now that are worth waiting years for: Duke, Kansas, Kentucky and UNC. Kansas is probably taken for a while, but the other three could be up for grabs in the coming years (though doesn't Duke have someone in waiting to take over for K?).

No.

 

[Fjordson]

After a little Googling I guess I was thinking of Wojciechowski, but he's gone.

 

[DominoKid]

Texas is a better gig in 2015 than UCLA.

Surely he could have held out for an even better job though.

No point holding out. Texas pays just as well. Less pressure. and if he does well a blueblood will come in for him.

 

[Randolph Freelander]

There's never been any announced succession plans at Duke, and why would there be. Frankly, Capel is the only one on staff who could take over right now, and he's looking at other jobs. Outside the staff but looking at those with Duke ties, I think only Mike Brey could step in and have immediate moderate success, and I don't think he'd leave where he is anyway. Former Duke players that are coaching right now? The jury is still out on all of them, though Hurley is currently trending. When truly101 gets his way and drops off K at Shady Pines, he might have to coach for a while.

 

[Fjordson]

What about Brad Stevens? I don't see him leaving the Celtics anytime soon, but I bet he'd be tempted by Duke if the Celts stay mediocre.

 

[Grover Cleveland]

What about Brad Stevens? I don't see him leaving the Celtics anytime soon, but I bet he'd be tempted by Duke if the Celts stay mediocre.

The long-term thinking has been that Duke would stay in-house with K's successor.

Now, it's certainly possible that the next guy is just a stop gap before they bring in a bigger name for a complete program overhaul

 

[Rafa=FedKilla]

What about Brad Stevens? I don't see him leaving the Celtics anytime soon, but I bet he'd be tempted by Duke if the Celts stay mediocre.

Brad Stevens isn't long for the NBA. He can't coach at that level or orchestrate a rebuild.

 

[Fjordson]

The long-term thinking has been that Duke would stay in-house with K's successor.

Oh okay, yeah that's sort of what I meant earlier. Maybe not already having a successor, but deciding on someone associated with the program when the time comes.

 

[Mrbob]

Brian Hamilton ‏@BrianHamiltonSI 8m8 minutes ago
During his solo interview, Nigel Hayes told a joke.

“Why can’t you hear a pterodactyl use the bathroom?”

[pause]

“The ‘P’ is silent."

 

[Elfforkusu]

You realize not every team is going to have the National Player of the Year as their point guard, right?

Sure. But when the system implodes against a good PG, your chances of winning the ultimate prize are pretty slim.

 

[Dispatch]

Brad Stevens isn't long for the NBA. He can't coach at that level or orchestrate a rebuild.

I don't follow the Celtics closely, but Stevens has been widely praised for his job coaching the Celtics. Can you be more specific?

 

[thefro]

Thomas Bryant commits to Indiana

We should be good next year with an actual big man assuming Yogi stays.

 

[inm8num2]

2 hours to go.

 

[Mac the KNife]

Heading to a Detroit whiskey bar soon.

GO GREEN.

BEAT DUKE.

 

[JJDinomite]

Tonight's the night.

 

[RellyRell28]

Tonight's the night.

Just remember. This guy is the AP National player of the year.

 

[JJDinomite]

Just remember. This guy is the AP National player of the year.

I'm excited and nervous.

Got stuck working until 10PM... I'll be watching the stream and will hopefully be done by the time the game is over. Anyone else in Madison plan on going apeshit crazy on State Street if we win tonight?

 

[diehard]

Brad Stevens isn't long for the NBA. He can't coach at that level or orchestrate a rebuild.

Stevens has been great in the NBA.

 

[Grover Cleveland]

Let's get this thing poppin

Hopefully we'll have a good game Spartan-GAF

 

[Servbot24]

Go Badgers

Go Spartans

I feel dirty

 

[lazybones18]

Go Wildcats

Go Spartans

I feel clean

fixed

 

[inm8num2]

Let's get this thing poppin

Hopefully we'll have a good game Spartan-GAF

Yea, I'm just hoping for a good, close game. I think MSU's deeper bench can be an advantage here, but Duke has too many PTPers. Dawson needs to bring the energy and we need to find a way to keep Okafor from having a career day.

 

[MisterR]

Brad Stevens isn't long for the NBA. He can't coach at that level or orchestrate a rebuild.

Stevens has been fantastic and the Celtics love him. He's not going anywhere soon.

 

[iamblades]

Brad Stevens isn't long for the NBA. He can't coach at that level or orchestrate a rebuild.

That is only the complete opposite of everything anyone involved with NBA basketball says about him.


He has one of the worst rosters (a roster completely devoid of any star players) in the league competing for the 8th spot in the playoffs. As for orchestrating the rebuild? That remains to be seen, as rebuilding in the NBA is mostly about getting lucky in the draft and getting a generational talent. Everything I've heard has suggested that if the rebuild in Boston goes south, there would be a dozen other NBA teams ready to hire him immediately.

 

[Paskil]

I'm excited and nervous.

Got stuck working until 10PM... I'll be watching the stream and will hopefully be done by the time the game is over. Anyone else in Madison plan on going apeshit crazy on State Street if we win tonight?

I'm from Madison but up in Green Bay for family easter. I think apeshit crazy would be the national championship win. This would be big, but it's just one step on the path.

 

[inm8num2]

Mike Eades officiating? Izzo guaranteed to get a tech.

 

[Elfforkusu]

Welp, time to watch Duke beat down MSU.

But we can remember happier times!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDXzWyag9Yk#t=2m16s

 

[Kastrioti]

Loving the tempo, feels like it'll be a great game

 

[Grover Cleveland]

Can the Scott Wood treatment happen to Duke in the Final Four?

Valentine is putting it to the test tonight

 

[Servbot24]

MSU lights out. Gonna have to keep it up all night though because Duke will own them inside.

 

[Hypemaster]

Let's go Spartans. I almost got mad Valentine didn't dish it out to an open man in the paint but he's knocking down everything so far.

 

[Surge]

Here I was thinking the game was on CBS.

Just tuned in

 

[NaturalHigh]

Whoever wins this game is going to lose against whoever wins the UK/Wisc matchup. That is my expert opinion.

 

[Future PhaZe]

Duke guards should really only be shooting wide open jumpers when you can just post winslow and jahlil all day

 

[Grover Cleveland]

Trice thought it was time to flex.

Not when you're only up by 6 with 34 minutes left, my friend

 

[Future PhaZe]

Duke will need to execute terribly the whole game and Michigan will have to shoot really well to win. Duke is just better.

 

[RoKKeR]

Ugly.

 

[Grover Cleveland]

So much for Duke refs.

 

[JJDinomite]

Michigan State was hitting some wet ass jumpers.

 

[eznark]

Team stream is fucking awesome if only because I get to listen to the best multi-sport broadcaster in the business, BA, and not fuckhead Nantz

 

[inm8num2]

Duke's defense is relentless. Can't do anything besides jump shots against them.

 

[aronnov reborn]

Here I was thinking the game was on CBS.

Just tuned in

Really annoying! I have to use my parents directv account info so i can see the game. I just have local channels.

 

[JCX]

Go Green!

 

[Elfforkusu]

Every Sparty possession is an adventure. Not looking good!