Dan DakichCurrent talk radio and TV host, former IU assistant & HC, former BGSU HC, former IU player
Pros:
-Extensive asst. coaching experience under a legend of college basketball
-Head Coaching experience (Bowling Green & IU)
-Great understanding of Xs & Os
-His hire would anger IU fans.
-Smart
Cons:
-Not a young guy- might have a hard time playing second fiddle at times
-Has a good gig with TV and radio in which he can spend time with kids
-Would probably have a high price tag
-Comes off as egotistical
-No Purdue connection
Kenneth LoweCurrent Euro League Pro basketball player, Former Purdue guard
Pros:
-Purdue guy
-Has been a name with buzz for months on message boards like KHC
-Defensive-minded player (when he played)
-Young
-Smart and hard-working
-Should be pretty affordable (at least initially)
Cons:
-No coaching experience
-Don't know what to expect
Carson Cunningham
Carson CunninghamCurrent History Professor at DePaul, HC at Andrean HS & author, former Purdue point guard
Pros:
-Purdue guy/fan favorite
-Young
-Hard-nosed
-Smart and has an interesting perspective & way of doing things
Cons:
-Inexperienced
-Wasn't a defense-first player in college
Linc DarnerCurrent HC at D-II Florida Southern, former Purdue shooting guard
Pros:
-Experienced
-Successful HC in lower divisions
-History with Painter as a player
-Will get a significant raise from current position
-Deep Purdue connections
-Deep Purdue connections
Cons:
-Might only be coaching at Purdue one or two seasons (could be a candidate for HC position quickly)
-No D-I experience
-Has been an HC for a few years, might not want to be an assistant
Chris Lowery
Current SIU HC, former AC under Painter/Weber at SIU
Pros:
-Rumors swirl about SIU is looking to push him out as HC
-Great rapport with painter
-Experienced
-Good recruiter
-From Indiana
-From Indiana
Cons:
-Still not technically available
-Probably still wants to be a HC
-Will come with a high salary
Brian Cardinal
Current Dallas Mavericks Forward, Former Purdue Forward
Pros:
-Purdue fan favorite...deep Purdue ties
-Told us (via Twitter) that he might be interested...eventually
-Very hard-nosed, very defensive-minded
-Young
Cons:
-He'll be taking a significant pay cut
-No coaching experience
Micah Shrewsberry
Current AC at Butler, former HC at IU-SB
Pros:
-Comes from one of the best coaching systems in America
-Smart, hard-working
-Young
-Experienced
Cons:
-No Purdue connection
J.R. Reynolds
Current GA for Painter, Former AC at SI College
Pros:
-Currently on Painter's staff
-Hard-working, hard-nosed
-Young
Cons:
-Not very experienced
-Still not technically available
-Probably still wants to be a HC
-Will come with a high salary
Brian CardinalCurrent Dallas Mavericks Forward, Former Purdue Forward
Pros:
-Purdue fan favorite...deep Purdue ties
-Told us (via Twitter) that he might be interested...eventually
-Very hard-nosed, very defensive-minded
-Young
Cons:
-He'll be taking a significant pay cut
-No coaching experience
Micah ShrewsberryCurrent AC at Butler, former HC at IU-SB
Pros:
-Comes from one of the best coaching systems in America
-Smart, hard-working
-Young
-Experienced
Cons:
-No Purdue connection
J.R. ReynoldsCurrent GA for Painter, Former AC at SI College
Pros:
-Currently on Painter's staff
-Hard-working, hard-nosed
-Young
Cons:
-Not very experienced
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Chris Kramer
Some outside blood wouldn't be a bad thing. Painter thinks a certain way about basketball, and filling he staff with people that don't have much of a different viewpoint isn't really good. I'd like to see somebody from a different sort of system, maybe even outside of the Big 10. You know, like maybe somebody that wouldn't be afraid to mention that being able to switch defenses occasionally can be a good thing.
Probably someone with some recruiting ties in Indiana or in the midwest. Maybe with a bigger budget Painter can bring in someone special.
I've always thought we ought to go after people form the Duke system - you know - clean program, lots of final fours, etc. And now it turns out that Christian Laettner is shopping himself around as an AC. (http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/blog/the_dagger/post/Ex-Duke-star-Christian-Laettner-is-searching-for?urn=ncaab-wp1640)
I actually don't really want him associated with Purdue but still - I'd like to get somebody from the Duke family.
Pat Knight?
I got mad respect for Darner and hope Matty at least gives him a phone call to sound out Linc's interest... but here's a what-the-hell off the wall pick: Kip Jones. Sure, he coaches (gasp!) women's ball at IPFW, but that just means that the Kipster stresses the fundamentals. Reading his bio, he's had some impressive coaches teaching him.
http://www.gomastodons.com/coaches.aspx?rc=106&path=wbball
Still... Painter may have some 'splaining to do if he hires a "girl coach."
Good conversation- I'm not a fan of Laettner or any part of the Duke program. Look at Coach K's tree- very little success away from Duke. Much like the Belichick coaching tree in the NFL, they don't seem to be able to do a whole bunch away from Papa Bear.
I'm rooting for Micah Shrewsberry from Butler- I grew up with him, so I'm biased, but he seems like he'd be an excellent addition and why wouldn't someone want to have some of the Butler Mojo right now?
Kramer was actually on my list, but he's been pretty clear that he doesn't think his basketball career is nearly over...so we'll have to wait for that.
I'm positive that there are a ton of names circulating this week at the FF that I have no idea about...but with my limited resources, I came up with a pretty good list. I'm sure Painter will do the same before he makes his hire.
'Zo, Lusk and Ray were all very good, I'm a fan of Jack Owens as well...so I have faith that he'll get someone, or two someones in that fulfill the need.
Great point about some new perspective (can't remember who made that)...It'd behoove Matty to have a strong and knowledgeable asst. who can plant some new ideas into the system. Out of bounds plays, offensive sets and a match-up zone would be pretty great for this program, if only situationally.
Dan Dakich would make an excellent head coach or assistant coach. There is not one tv/radio personality that understands the ins and outs of college basketball better. He has a reason to have an ego. He shut down MJ.
Great list. I am also a bit biased but love seeing Micah Shrewsberry on on it. He and his wife Molly were friends of mine in high school - awesome people, and although she went to IU, don't hold it against them. I don't think she's particularly attached. They would fit in really well with the Purdue family. He's also hilarious and I think the team would get along really well with him. He would be a huge asset - and someone who's already recruiting in Indiana wouldn't hurt!
What about an assistant from a program back east with some NYC/Boston/Philly connections? The assumption is that Painter was able to clear more travel $, so someone with a different set of connections to make inroads elsewhere could take Purdue to the next level.
Melissa, I went to HS with both of them and grew up a few blocks from Molly- we had art class together...I'm a big fan of hers too.
Jerry Sichting - Current asst. with Golden State. 10 year NBA career, NBA title. All time Purdue great.
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