Will Lavin Coach St. John's Next Season?

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03-25-2015, 09:03 AM
Goose85

Will Lavin Coach St. John's Next Season?

Looks like Lavin may be on his way out according to this article on Zagsblog.

Now that would be an interesting opening.

http://zagsblog.com/articles/sources...t/#more-131668
03-25-2015, 09:10 AM
Litehouse

Bobby Hurley might want to wait a day or two to sign that contract extension at Buffalo.
03-25-2015, 09:16 AM
Alan Bykowski, "brewcity77"

It would be hilarious if DePaul dragged their feet and St John's came in and stole Hurley.
03-25-2015, 09:18 AM
Phantom Warrior

I also would not be surprised if the SHU job opens up, though I haven't read anything indicating that. The program at SHU is a train wreck.

As for SJU, the immediate future looks relatively bleak. Green, Harrison, and Pointer all completing their eligibility, and a decent chance Obekpa leaves as well. Almost no depth this past season.
03-25-2015, 09:26 AM
Goose85

Did Hurley sign an extension just to give Buffalo more cash in a buyout scenario?

Hey Buffalo, thanks for the opportunity but I'm moving on. Bobby, before you go how about we give you and extension and double the buyout provision?
03-25-2015, 10:00 AM
warriorfan4life

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Originally Posted by Goose85

Did Hurley sign an extension just to give Buffalo more cash in a buyout scenario?

Hey Buffalo, thanks for the opportunity but I'm moving on. Bobby, before you go how about we give you and extension and double the buyout provision?

Extension has been agreed to, but not signed. I think it is a sign that Hurley will strongly consider DePaul or St. John's offers, but will not go there if they low-ball him or will not properly support the program.
03-25-2015, 10:17 AM
DCwarrior

I think these schools should be looking at Danny Hurley before they look at Bobby Hurley. He is younger, has a lot more coaching experience and likely has better recruiting connections. He's also helped turn around two different programs already.
03-25-2015, 10:21 AM
Nukem2

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Originally Posted by DCwarrior

I think these schools should be looking at Danny Hurley before they look at Bobby Hurley. He is younger, has a lot more coaching experience and likely has better recruiting connections. He's also helped turn around two different programs already.

True, but I suspect Danny wants to stay closer to his roots. Bobby probably has a wider horizon given his days at Duke and the NBA...?
03-25-2015, 10:51 AM
Litehouse

Danny has a decent gig right now in the A10, so it's not as much of a jump for him. If Danny is going to go to the Big East, I assume he'd prefer to wait for Seton Hall.
03-25-2015, 12:21 PM
MU/Panther

Mark Jackson
03-25-2015, 12:24 PM
TheSultan

DeCourcy tweeted that they are working on an extension for Lavin.
03-25-2015, 03:46 PM
IrwinFletcher

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Originally Posted by TheSultan

DeCourcy tweeted that they are working on an extension for Lavin.

I just think that is a mistake. Lavin has done so little with so much. Bring in Jamie Dixon, Mark Jackson etc to change that program into what it should be.
03-25-2015, 04:55 PM
TheSultan

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Originally Posted by IrwinFletcher

I just think that is a mistake. Lavin has done so little with so much. Bring in Jamie Dixon, Mark Jackson etc to change that program into what it should be.

Mark Jackson was terrible in the NBA. Why would he be good at St. Johns?

Just get a good coach. Doesn't need to have ties to the program.
03-25-2015, 06:25 PM
IrwinFletcher

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Originally Posted by TheSultan

Mark Jackson was terrible in the NBA. Why would he be good at St. Johns?

Just get a good coach. Doesn't need to have ties to the program.

He had a .526 winning percentage and was 9-10 in the playoffs. He has been in and around the NBA for a long time and has a lot of contacts and that is something that appeals to the kids he would be recruiting. We talk all the time about how having the Bucks around helps Marquette. Jackson could bring guys in to practices and to games to help reaise the profile of the program.

Like it or not, that matters to kids.
03-25-2015, 06:25 PM
MayorBeluga

Have it on pretty good authority from a source with major St. John's connections that the AD (who hired Lavin) is out and Lavin is staying.
03-25-2015, 06:30 PM
MUBasketball

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Originally Posted by MayorBeluga

Have it on pretty good authority from a source with major St. John's connections that the AD (who hired Lavin) is out and Lavin is staying.

Ugh...embrace mediocrity Johnnies. How frustrating.
03-25-2015, 06:33 PM
Alan Bykowski, "brewcity77"

Get rid of the AD, give Lavin 5-6 more years? Makes no sense.
03-25-2015, 06:43 PM
TheSultan

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Originally Posted by IrwinFletcher

He had a .526 winning percentage and was 9-10 in the playoffs. He has been in and around the NBA for a long time and has a lot of contacts and that is something that appeals to the kids he would be recruiting. We talk all the time about how having the Bucks around helps Marquette. Jackson could bring guys in to practices and to games to help reaise the profile of the program.

Like it or not, that matters to kids.

But he was a disaster...and his successor is showing that Jackson largely underachieved.

Look, you have to coach to be successful. You have to impart skills. Jackson has shown no ability to do that. What you are suggesting is that Jackson would do a great job attracting players. How does that make him different than Lavin?
03-25-2015, 07:49 PM
MU/Panther

After Lavin took St. John's to the ncaa tourament, I expected Lavin to be back. Most likely a safe move.
03-25-2015, 08:00 PM
TheSultan

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Originally Posted by MUBasketball

Ugh...embrace mediocrity Johnnies. How frustrating.

Why is it frustrating? Do you have a rooting interest in St. Johns?

They are giving an extension to a guy who got them back in the tournament.
03-25-2015, 08:03 PM
MUBasketball

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Originally Posted by MU/Panther

After Lavin took St. John's to the ncaa tourament, I expected Lavin to be back. Most likely a safe move.

I think it's the opposite of a safe move. He's gone through one rebuild at St. John's and that class played in one NCAA Tournament game and lost. He hasn't won a postseason game at St John's in 5 years (except what, one NIT game and one BE Tourney game?). And they trust him for another rebuild. Cut the damn cord, I thought this was a proud program? Act like it.
03-25-2015, 08:08 PM
MUBasketball

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheSultan

Why is it frustrating? Do you have a rooting interest in St. Johns?

They are giving an extension to a guy who got them back in the tournament.

Yes I would like to see St. John's do well and make the conference even stronger. Isn't that obvious?
03-25-2015, 08:12 PM
TheSultan

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Originally Posted by MUBasketball

Yes I would like to see St. John's do well and make the conference even stronger. Isn't that obvious?

St. Johns did well this year. And the conference is fine.
03-25-2015, 08:19 PM
MUBasketball

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Originally Posted by TheSultan

St. Johns did well this year. And the conference is fine.

So if Marquette didn't have an NCAA Tournament win in 15 years you'd be in favor of giving the current coach an extension?
03-25-2015, 08:22 PM
TheSultan

Quote:

Originally Posted by MUBasketball

So if Marquette didn't have an NCAA Tournament win in 15 years you'd be in favor of giving the current coach an extension?

Probably not. But I'm not a St. Johns fan so I really don't give a rip what they do. I just cant be "frustrated" because a Big East team that made the tournament decided to give their coach an extension. (Which is ultimately meaningless anyway.)

Why do we have this desire to turn SJU into some sort of powerhouse?
03-25-2015, 08:28 PM
MUBasketball

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheSultan

Probably not. But I'm not a St. Johns fan so I really don't give a rip what they do. I just cant be "frustrated" because a Big East team that made the tournament decided to give their coach an extension. (Which is ultimately meaningless anyway.)

Why do we have this desire to turn SJU into some sort of powerhouse?

Haha, I give up man. You're sure chiming in a lot on the DePaul search, why do you give a rip about that?
03-25-2015, 08:40 PM
TheSultan

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Originally Posted by MUBasketball

Haha, I give up man. You're sure chiming in a lot on the DePaul search, why do you give a rip about that?

Coaching searches are entertaining. I certainly won't be "frustrated" no matter who DePaul hires.
03-26-2015, 10:38 AM
MU/Panther

Well, I'm hearing not so fast on this extension thing.
03-27-2015, 08:03 AM
Smitty

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Originally Posted by MU/Panther

Well, I'm hearing not so fast on this extension thing.

I work with an SJU alum and hearing the same thing
03-27-2015, 09:41 AM
IWB

I'm guessing they are offering an extension, but if he puts in any demands they will tell him to pack up.
03-27-2015, 09:49 AM
milkbone

Is it true, the perk that Lavin wants is a new rug for Keady??
03-27-2015, 12:06 PM
MU/Panther

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Originally Posted by milkbone

Is it true, the perk that Lavin wants is a new rug for Keady??

lol! :p
03-27-2015, 12:55 PM
Nukem2

Quote:

Originally Posted by milkbone

Is it true, the perk that Lavin wants is a new rug for Keady??

Keady could use a face lift as well... ;)
03-27-2015, 01:31 PM
MUfan12

It was just a rug too far.

RT @ESPNDanaOneil: St Johns announces Steve Lavin out as head coach. Mutually agree to part ways
03-27-2015, 01:33 PM
Markedman

@AdamZagoria: Chris Mullin, Danny Hurley among favorites to be new St. John's coach, sources tell @SNYtv http://t.co/BoYje1MLiO
03-27-2015, 01:44 PM
MUBasketball

THANK GOD!!!

Hire Dan Hurley, this should be quick and easy.
03-27-2015, 01:46 PM
Alan Bykowski, "brewcity77"

Wonder if Dan Hurley will want this or wait for his alma mater to open up. Might be a good time for SHU to pull the trigger on Willard.
03-27-2015, 02:06 PM
MU/Panther

Quote:

Originally Posted by MUBasketball

THANK GOD!!!

Hire Dan Hurley, this should be quick and easy.

I like Dan Hurley as well, but why is everyone so high on this guy for not making a run in the ncaa tourney? That is where the buzz for these guys come from.
03-27-2015, 02:07 PM
MU/Panther

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan Bykowski, "brewcity77"

Wonder if Dan Hurley will want this or wait for his alma mater to open up. Might be a good time for SHU to pull the trigger on Willard.

I heard the buyout is to high.
03-27-2015, 03:57 PM
Goose85

Sounds like Barnes seat is plenty hot at Texas.

Just curious, if Barnes does part ways with Texas, who would be a likely successor?

Putting the Buzz left us feelings aside, if you were Texas would you bring Buzz on board or go in a different direction?

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