Fred Hoiberg apparently a "real candidate" for OSU coaching vacancy
It was bad luck that RR, who had just gone 32-5 in his three previous seasons, turned out to be a dud.
But will see if they actually got him. Not sure if Hoiberg is better than peak Thad Matta. He's certainly better than recent Thad Matta, but from 06-13, he was so, so good.
I was hoping Hoiberg would be available in the next couple years when JB retires, but of course he'll go to our rival. With Archie Miller at IU (and if the Hoiberg thing is true), it will be an interesting time for us in the Big Ten.
just tweeted
"Hoiberg has told Bulls personnel that there is no validity to the rumors linking him to Ohio State."
Creighton basketball coach Greg McDermott is meeting with Ohio State officials at this very minute, even as we blog.
http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/19573898/creight…
I'm so down for that hire. He struggled at the only other P5 job he's had, and while he's had some solid teams at Creighton, he's never made it past the Round of 32 and missed the torunament multiple times including 2 of the past 3 years.
His biggest success to this point is getting to 3 straight Round of 32 games, but that was only because he had Doug McDermott who was more often than not the best player on the court. And I don't give him a ton of credit recruiting wise for getting his son.
He's a solid coach who could have some succes at a school with the resources OSU does, but he's also a guy who I could see doing exactly what he did at Creighton at OSU. And if that's the case, sign me up.
I think Hoiberg is overrated. His defenses at ISU were horrible. Michigan-OSU games would be very high scoring though.
Completely agree. Frankly I hope they get Hoiberg; there are plenty of others that I think would be better hires for them.
Agreed. I'd rather they get Hoiberg than Chris Mack.
"Anytime your name is associated with a great job, it's an honor. But I'm head coach of the Bulls/have no intention of leaving"
He gone...
Why would a current NBA coach leave for Ohio State basketball? This is just like the Chip Kelly going to join Urban to be the offensive coordinator rumor. It will probably be a guy like McDermott or Chris Mack.
I was told there would be fruitation. Disappointed.
Can they please hire Phil Jackson?! Prety please? Derek Fisher would work too. Would love watching them run the triangle.