Quote Originally Posted by milkbone View Post
Wouldn't Aki move up 1 spot with Bedford gone??

To me, doesn't sound like Aki just putting his name out there. Sounds like if Brownell decides to hire him, he'll leave.

That would be a bit concerning. Clemson is not an ACC power. Although, with Syracuse and Pitt coming aboard, it's definitely going to be the top hoops conference. Maybe that alone would be the reason?

I don't believe Benford leaving means Aki gets elevated. That's an option I'm sure, but I would hope Buzz can find someone comparable to Benford to replace his spot. A top assistant coach who would immediately be the top assistant, or even associate head coach right away. I looked at the timeframe the last time an assistant left (Layer), and Buzz didn't announce who was replacing him until late June. So, I don't expect anything anytime soon about this.

But if he has to replace two assistant's...and his two best recruiters...with a great 2013 class verbally on board. Yikes.