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re: *** UPDATED (1:30PM 4/5) Avery Johnson to become UA Basketball Coach
Posted on 4/2/15 at 9:59 pm to Tuscaloosa
Posted on 4/2/15 at 9:59 pm to Tuscaloosa
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Would give instant credibility to the program and immediately trump in-state recruiting, IMO.
Dude has never recruited a player in his life. He has also never been on a college staff in his life. He hasn't had to follow any NCAA rules, as far as recruiting and practice schedule. The style of play in college and the NBA are very different also. IF you get him............it could work out but it's just as likely that it will be a disaster.
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Posted on 4/2/15 at 10:01 pm to phil4bama
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Shaka just came off the board. Texas has closed the deal according to reports.
Ouch. Still, ya never know with these things. Good luck just not too much luck...well unless your new coach can't beat us to save his life. I'm sure y'all understand.
Posted on 4/2/15 at 10:04 pm to phil4bama
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Shaka
Should have been the first choice. God fricking Damn it.
Posted on 4/2/15 at 10:05 pm to MrAUTigers
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IF you get him............it could work out but it's just as likely that it will be a disaster.
I agree, but the chance of him being insanely successful is just as big. If a former NBA player, head coach, and ESPN analyst calls a 16 year old, the phone gets picked up. That's something we can't say about any other candidate we have, including Gregg Marshall. He would elevate Alabama basketball to a "sexy" level it has never seen before. I don't know if it would translate to wins, but just being relevant is a start.
Posted on 4/2/15 at 10:05 pm to MrAUTigers
I prefer Archie Miller but if he holding out for a blue blood job and Avery Johnson really wants the job I think it's a risk worth taking. He hasn't recruited but he certainly has a personality that connects with players. Get a couple of good college assistants who can recruit on staff and he has the potential to be a great hire.
Posted on 4/2/15 at 10:05 pm to Monticello
You just gave a bunch of good.reasons why he wouldn't coach bama
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Posted on 4/2/15 at 10:06 pm to harmonics
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Should have been the first choice. God fricking Damn it.
Dude. He was never coming, especially with Texas wanting him. Texas was a great opportunity for a coach.
Posted on 4/2/15 at 10:07 pm to Monticello
Houston fans were saying the same thing about Clyde Drexler and UALR fans about Sidney Moncrief...
Posted on 4/2/15 at 10:08 pm to lefty08
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You just gave a bunch of good.reasons why he wouldn't coach bama
Who else is offering him 4 million right now?
Posted on 4/2/15 at 10:08 pm to DaleDenton
Oh and that was the selling point for UCA and Corliss.
Posted on 4/2/15 at 10:08 pm to Monticello
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If a former NBA player, head coach, and ESPN analyst calls a 16 year old, the phone gets picked up.
That is true.
Posted on 4/2/15 at 10:08 pm to lefty08
Chris Jans would be a good assistant 
Posted on 4/2/15 at 10:10 pm to DaleDenton
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Houston fans were saying the same thing about Clyde Drexler
When was Clyde Drexler an NBA head coach for a decade?
Posted on 4/2/15 at 10:11 pm to MrAUTigers
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If a former NBA player, head coach, and ESPN analyst calls a 16 year old, the phone gets picked up.
That is true.
Posted on 4/2/15 at 10:12 pm to Monticello
What does being an NBA head coach have to do with recruiting?
Your whole argument is he would be an instant success on the recruiting trail calling kids who are not old enough to remember watching him play...
Your whole argument is he would be an instant success on the recruiting trail calling kids who are not old enough to remember watching him play...
Posted on 4/2/15 at 10:15 pm to DaleDenton
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What does being an NBA head coach have to do with recruiting?
Your whole argument is he would be an instant success on the recruiting trail calling kids who are not old enough to remember watching him play...
Does it guarantee he can recruit? No. But kids will know a laundry list of NBA stars he has coached before and they will recognize him from watching NBA games on ESPN. He's high risk, high reward, but I honestly think that might be our best route if Archie says no. The #1 question today's 5 star basketball player has is can you get me to the NBA. I feel like he could answer that question very well.
This post was edited on 4/2/15 at 10:17 pm
Posted on 4/2/15 at 10:15 pm to Monticello
Someone please tell me Dale and lefty are trolls because there's no way people can be this frickin dumb.
What in the flying frick do Clyde Drexler and Sidney Moncrief have in common with AJ coaching wise? Also, no one is suggesting AJ doesn't already have a great gig. This whole discussion is based on the assumption that the reports of AJ's interest in college coaching is genuine.
What in the flying frick do Clyde Drexler and Sidney Moncrief have in common with AJ coaching wise? Also, no one is suggesting AJ doesn't already have a great gig. This whole discussion is based on the assumption that the reports of AJ's interest in college coaching is genuine.
Posted on 4/2/15 at 10:19 pm to Monticello
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The #1 question today's 5 star basketball player has is can you get me to the NBA. I feel like he could answer that question very well.
Everyone already knows the answer the that question, you go to Duke, Kentucky, Carolina or Kansas.
Posted on 4/2/15 at 10:20 pm to Tuscaloosa
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Alabama Athletics@UA_Athletics Statement from Bill Battle, Director of Athletics
We are pleased to announce Coach Steve Prohm as the next Head Coach of the University of Alabama Basketball team. I hope everyone will welcome Coach Prohm to the Alabama Nation and get ready for some real exciting basketball at the Capstone.
Posted on 4/2/15 at 10:22 pm to RockyMtnTigerWDE
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