Riddle me this?

[IUforver]

Ok, so let's say Cal leaves. I know he's not, but let's just say he does. Who's your next coach? I know you're all going to say Donovan but let's say that doesn't happen. Who's next on your list?

 

[ImUTGagain]

It absolutely would not be Donovan

 

[FiveStarCat]

Cyborg Cal

 

[RoyKent]

Whoever UK wants it to be...may take Archie Miller from IU just for ***** and grins

 

[Blueathletics]

Brad Stevens or BD

 

[Aike]

Archie Miller is already coach in waiting. He went to Bloomington to conduct sabotage. Sorry bud.

 

[eppsfan]

Brad Stevens

 

[Random UK Fan]

Not Donovan. He stepped in it (twice) with us. Didn't want it.

 

[Black Diamond Cat]

The Butler coach now, Hartman is his name maybe, he is a Kentucky native, who has done very well at BU !

 

[EvilMD]

Maybe an evil coach?

 

[Blue_White_KY]

Whoever the next best Italian is.

 

[KWilt43atbuzz]

Frank Martin

 

[UKat51]

How about White from Florida. I like the way he approached the season.

 

[fs-ripcord65]

Donovan would absolutely not be first on my list.

Brad Stevens would be first on my list -- by a mile !

 

[BassProCat]

Lavar ball

 

[AFKY_Blue_RedsBengals]

Chris Holtmann (Butler) from Nicholasville would be on my list. Kentucky native who knows the expectations that come with that job and what the program means to this fan base. He should be more experienced and proven by the time Cal leaves. An experienced coach would be nice but not one who has retirement knocking on his door. Would like to have someone who can be here for the long haul.

 

[kevcat]

Right now there's no one that's ready for this job.

Hopefully that changes when Cal decides to retire.

The U.K. Job is so much more then being a great coach.

All of the things it takes to do this job successfully is overwhelming for 99% of coaches.

Dealing with fans, the media, the luncheons, recruiting, constant pressure and scrutiny, not being able to go out in public without a fan wanting a handshake/autograph, the media....I could go on and on.

Right now, I can't think of a soul who could do it anywhere near the level Cal does.

 

[WildMoon]

Kobe Bryant or Lebron James.

opcorn:

 

[Rupp'sRunt]

Brad Stevens or bust IMO, but I expect Cal to be here 10 more years so I'm not worried

 

[Blue wood]

Bob knight

 

[JerseyCat84_rivals57050]

John Higgins

 

[Tampa_cat54_rivals112262]

Has to be Mike White

 

[WildMoon]

me

 

[wildcat1515]

Ok, so let's say Cal leaves. I know he's not, but let's just say he does. Who's your next coach? I know you're all going to say Donovan but let's say that doesn't happen. Who's next on your list?

Who are you and why are you here??

 

[truebluewildcat_rivals34254]

The short list

Mike White
Chris Mack
Brad Stevens
Billy Donovan

 

[CHAMPCAT11]

Bob knight

Don't make fun of Bob Knight. He'll wish you were dead.

 

[Fresh Start]

Jay Wright

 

[Rem08]

The guys who are obviously ready for a job like this are the ones least likely to take it (Stevens, Donovan). If Donovan wanted to return to College and UK's job was open, I bet he'd take it. No reason he wants to leave the NBA soon that I can imagine.

Mike White? I really really like him from what I've seen so far but I always like to wait and see how a coach does once he has no left over players from the previous coach. I'm not saying he won't be great but he's definitely still benefiting from players Donovan landed.

Chris Mack
Archie Miller (although less likely now)
Greg Marshall (I'm not convinced his recent drama is enough to end Barnhart's interest entirely) My main worry with Marshall, besides him being a jerk, is how the NCAA seems to like to screw him as much as they do Cal.
Shaka Smart (recruiting very well at UT, lack of success because of youth)
Frank Martin?

 

[SacramentoKat]

Surprised no Mark Few.

 

[tokie_420]

I dont know about you guys but i would want Little Cal, you know Brad would have his daddy in he ear telling him how to work his way to the top.

 

[NothinButNylon]

Doug Gottlieb

 

[WildcatfaninOhio]

Maybe an evil coach?

UK would have to pay this evil coach.....One Milli-yon Dollars!!!

 

[Whatsup]

Tommy Mason Johnson without a doubt.

 

[JoshF_rivals308454]

Brad Calipari

 

[Mr_GG]

Demarcus Cousins

 

[StubbornPenny]

Offer Tyler Ulis more money than he can make in the pros.

 

[JC for 3]

Mark Few, Jay Wright, Sean Miller, Chris Mack.....that would be my list of candidates.

 

[Nuke99m.]

Can we just move on to the "Drunk" hire so we are that much closer to another "Great" hire

 

[dubtown1980]

Who are you and why are you here??

I'm excited about college bball again for the first time in a few years so I've been active on the boards. I asked this question because I wanted to see if the names mentioned were the same that were thrown around during our search and they are. I haven't seen anything that's outside the box. I figure when Cal decides to hang it up he'll try to bring someone in and groom them for the job. But you guys don't have any four year white point guards to bring in

 

[TheAnonymous13]

Chris Mack seems like the no -brainer.

Donovan/Stevens --- nah. Both doing well and seem happy in NBA.

A. Miller--- dont see him making that move if he has IU in a position that would warrant him as a UK candidate.

Marshall -- Nope. Too much baggage.

S. Miller ---- West coast guy. And seems happy.

Mark Few--- doesnt seem to have the personality for UK. Seems perfect and perfectly happy w/ gonzaga.

Mike White --- Nope. Tried to pull another rising star from UF. If he ever ascended high enough for UK job and wasn't content at Florida, he'd be Duke's candidate.

Jay Wright --- The guy always seems a year or so away from a studio gig, to me.