Update from one of my Hoosier friends that is pretty plugged (@HooReb wonder if you hear the same)
IU AD is using the same search firm that he used to hire Cignetti. It’s his hire to make…
Stevens, Bennett, Drew, and May are a no. Cronin, Otzelberger, and Buzz were considered but are out for one reason or another.
The 2 main names over the last few weeks has been Brownell (Clemson) and McCollum (Drake). He thinks McCollum would be the easier sell of the 2. There’s some thought that those are smokescreens…speculation points to McDermott, but concern is he’s a little older and may not be the guy to revive a program at this stage in his career, or McCasland…but he likes where he is and is more interested in the Texas job if it comes open, which seems very probable (also watch for Quin Snyder if so).
AND THAT BRINGS US TO… Chris Beard. Early on he wasn’t a viable candidate because of the “baggage”. APPARENTLY, that has changed over the last 48 hours or so. There is rumored to be some momentum right now (even rumors of a meeting happening). They still feel like it’s unlikely, but just stating that things moved from an “absolutely not” to being on the list. They say (consider the source) that Beard’s people have made it known that he’s very interested in the job.
Take it fwiw … don’t shoot the messenger … this is a discussion board, so posting for discussion.
IU AD is using the same search firm that he used to hire Cignetti. It’s his hire to make…
Stevens, Bennett, Drew, and May are a no. Cronin, Otzelberger, and Buzz were considered but are out for one reason or another.
The 2 main names over the last few weeks has been Brownell (Clemson) and McCollum (Drake). He thinks McCollum would be the easier sell of the 2. There’s some thought that those are smokescreens…speculation points to McDermott, but concern is he’s a little older and may not be the guy to revive a program at this stage in his career, or McCasland…but he likes where he is and is more interested in the Texas job if it comes open, which seems very probable (also watch for Quin Snyder if so).
AND THAT BRINGS US TO… Chris Beard. Early on he wasn’t a viable candidate because of the “baggage”. APPARENTLY, that has changed over the last 48 hours or so. There is rumored to be some momentum right now (even rumors of a meeting happening). They still feel like it’s unlikely, but just stating that things moved from an “absolutely not” to being on the list. They say (consider the source) that Beard’s people have made it known that he’s very interested in the job.
Take it fwiw … don’t shoot the messenger … this is a discussion board, so posting for discussion.
