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re: Avery Johnson OFFICIALLY hired as Alabama MBB coach
Posted on 4/5/15 at 4:49 pm to RTR America
Posted on 4/5/15 at 4:49 pm to RTR America
AJ on Highly Questionable
The personality difference between AJ and Grant is just astronomical. This guy is going to be a hell of a recruiter.
The personality difference between AJ and Grant is just astronomical. This guy is going to be a hell of a recruiter.
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Posted on 4/5/15 at 4:51 pm to RTR America
Maybe I am going full gump here, but I am just really excited about this hire...moreso than Marshall.......
Posted on 4/5/15 at 4:58 pm to 14&Counting
I am just watching a bunch of videos about him right now and couldn't be more excited about this.
Watching his jersey retirement video right now: LINK
Watching his jersey retirement video right now: LINK
Posted on 4/5/15 at 4:59 pm to 14&Counting
No clue who the better coach is, but I'm thrilled about Grant. Particularly when they started throwing names around like Baby Dick Pitino and Prohm. He may not have college experience, but the guy knows basketball. He isn't some physically gifted superstar. He was a scrappy little Nola kid who busted his arse to a 16 year nba career.
Throw in the fact that he was Greg Pop's point guard for years, and you know he had an extremely high basketball iq. He's demanding as hell, and will expect them to hustle. And he's got the street cred to get the players' respect.
He seems like a grand slam. I was thinking it would've been a great move for Texas to get him. I never expected him to even be an option when this search started.
Throw in the fact that he was Greg Pop's point guard for years, and you know he had an extremely high basketball iq. He's demanding as hell, and will expect them to hustle. And he's got the street cred to get the players' respect.
He seems like a grand slam. I was thinking it would've been a great move for Texas to get him. I never expected him to even be an option when this search started.
Posted on 4/5/15 at 5:01 pm to RTR America
I'm enthused about this hire!! 
Posted on 4/5/15 at 5:01 pm to 14&Counting
Me too!! I know he has never done it but I think he will be a hell of a recruiter and show lots of enthusiasm on the bench.
Posted on 4/5/15 at 5:02 pm to RTR America
If he pans out, I hope he has a Saban realization moment and accepts that his personality may fit better in college than the pros. 
Excited to see how his tenure here plays out.
Excited to see how his tenure here plays out.
Posted on 4/5/15 at 5:03 pm to Bear88
I'm just glad we have a 'decent' hire so to speak and this coaching search is over.
Posted on 4/5/15 at 5:07 pm to JordonfortheJ
Now we need some assistants.
Posted on 4/5/15 at 5:44 pm to JordonfortheJ
I won't lie, I wasn't pumped about our aspects after Marshall turned us down.
But with this coming out of left field I'm elated.
But with this coming out of left field I'm elated.
Posted on 4/5/15 at 5:53 pm to alabamabuckeye
Wow I was not expecting this. Let's get to work Avery
Posted on 4/5/15 at 6:06 pm to RTR America
When will the presser be?
Posted on 4/5/15 at 6:12 pm to TT9
Cecil said anywhere from 2:30 to 7 tomorrow 
Posted on 4/5/15 at 6:17 pm to RTR America
Posted on 4/5/15 at 6:24 pm to TT9
Any updates on our 'cruits?
I know Dazon said he was wait and see until we picked a coach, which isn't surprising.
And Brandon Austin said he was coming to Alabama regardless and wouldnt seek out a release
I know Dazon said he was wait and see until we picked a coach, which isn't surprising.
And Brandon Austin said he was coming to Alabama regardless and wouldnt seek out a release
Posted on 4/5/15 at 6:30 pm to JordonfortheJ
Most news has been pretty quiet since the announcement it seems like.
Posted on 4/5/15 at 6:42 pm to RTR America
Agreed. Battle quickly released a statement about getting shot down by Marshall, but there's nothing about this big hire?
Posted on 4/5/15 at 6:56 pm to JordonfortheJ
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And Brandon Austin said he was coming to Alabama regardless and wouldnt seek out a release
Same with Donta Hall.
Posted on 4/5/15 at 7:04 pm to alabamabuckeye
Could have something to do with the fact that it's Easter Sunday? Outside of that, I have no idea.
Posted on 4/5/15 at 7:16 pm to BigBird09
If they stick, and the current players stay around then Avery will definitely have something to work with right off the bat. May not be the most talented but the group of guys are definitely athletic and skillful.
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