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Kentucky needs to get excited about Scott Drew!
Posted on 4/10/24 at 12:18 pm
Posted on 4/10/24 at 12:18 pm
There is still much to be decided in the Kentucky basketball hire, but Scott Drew is getting a lot of speculation at the moment. I am still hopeful that Billy Donovan will be made to say no, but I do like the idea of Scott Drew.
Scott has an overall record of 446-244 at Baylor. However, many people forget that he took the program over in their darkest hour.
In his first three seasons, which were major rebuilds, his record was 21-53. Since that point he has a record of 425-191.
Before Scott Drew Baylor had only made the NCAA tourney four times in its history. Drew has taken the Bears to the tourney 12 times, including winning a national championship in 21. He also did not get to take one of his best teams due to the tournaments cancellation during 2020.
Drew has been able to build this program while having to compete against some really good Texas, Kansas State, Iowa State, Oklahoma, West Virginia, and of course Kansas teams.
Don't kid yourself, Baylor is not an easy place to consistently get talent, but he has been able to build a tradition at this place while going head to head with some of the best programs in the country on a regular basis.
Giving this man the resources that are available at a place like Kentucky could be a dangerous combination.
Scott has an overall record of 446-244 at Baylor. However, many people forget that he took the program over in their darkest hour.
In his first three seasons, which were major rebuilds, his record was 21-53. Since that point he has a record of 425-191.
Before Scott Drew Baylor had only made the NCAA tourney four times in its history. Drew has taken the Bears to the tourney 12 times, including winning a national championship in 21. He also did not get to take one of his best teams due to the tournaments cancellation during 2020.
Drew has been able to build this program while having to compete against some really good Texas, Kansas State, Iowa State, Oklahoma, West Virginia, and of course Kansas teams.
Don't kid yourself, Baylor is not an easy place to consistently get talent, but he has been able to build a tradition at this place while going head to head with some of the best programs in the country on a regular basis.
Giving this man the resources that are available at a place like Kentucky could be a dangerous combination.
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Posted on 4/10/24 at 12:22 pm to HarlanAlive 23
quote:It wasn’t before Drew. But, theyve spent a shite ton on new facilities. Next coach will be set up much better because of him.
Don't kid yourself, Baylor is not an easy place to consistently get talent,
Posted on 4/10/24 at 12:24 pm to HarlanAlive 23
Drew denying any contact
Uk might need to kick the tires on McMahon
He did beat uk this year
Uk might need to kick the tires on McMahon
He did beat uk this year
Posted on 4/10/24 at 12:25 pm to HarlanAlive 23
Id be fine with him. Not sure anyone here is upset at the possibility. He is certainly a good candidate
Posted on 4/10/24 at 12:28 pm to HarlanAlive 23
It would be a great hire. Drew turned a private Baptist university into a top 10 bball program. He can do even better at Kentucky. Class guy too. A+++
Posted on 4/10/24 at 12:29 pm to nicholastiger
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Drew denying any contact Uk might need to kick the tires on McMahon He did beat uk this year
Posted on 4/10/24 at 12:36 pm to HarlanAlive 23
I’d be excited. Lost a coach with a 75% winning percentage and replaced him with a coach with a 65% winning percentage. If it’s Drew.
Posted on 4/10/24 at 12:49 pm to Csmims
Drew's winning percentage post the early years at Baylor when they were on suspension would be over 65%.
Posted on 4/10/24 at 12:53 pm to Csmims
Over the past 13 years Drew's winning percentage is 71%. Calipari's is 75%. One coaches at a Baptist school in little ole Waco, TX. The other coaches at a Top 3 bball program. Not exactly apples to apples.
Posted on 4/10/24 at 12:54 pm to HarlanAlive 23
He’s also only made it out of the Round of 32 twice in the last 10 years.
Great hire for an Alabama team hypothetically replacing Oats, or Arkansas replacing Mussleman.
Not real sure about being a great hire for Kentucky replacing Calipari because he wasn’t winning enough.
Great hire for an Alabama team hypothetically replacing Oats, or Arkansas replacing Mussleman.
Not real sure about being a great hire for Kentucky replacing Calipari because he wasn’t winning enough.
This post was edited on 4/10/24 at 12:54 pm
Posted on 4/10/24 at 12:55 pm to Csmims
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75% winning percentage
It's why he left
Posted on 4/10/24 at 12:58 pm to Tuscaloosa
He has won a national championship. He has accomplished more than both Oats and Mussleman. Now I do understand that going from a place like Baylor to Kentucky is a big step up, but he has won a natty more recently than UK. We can't act like he is not one of the top coaches in the country.
Posted on 4/10/24 at 1:10 pm to HarlanAlive 23
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He has won a national championship. He has accomplished more than both Oats and Mussleman. Now I do understand that going from a place like Baylor to Kentucky is a big step up, but he has won a natty more recently than UK. We can't act like he is not one of the top coaches in the country.
That Baylor team we faced in the elite 8 was one of the best college teams I've ever seen.
UConn was really good too.
Posted on 4/10/24 at 1:17 pm to HarlanAlive 23
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He has won a national championship. He has accomplished more than both Oats and Mussleman.
And Baylor getting away with paying him 2.7 mil. Coach Oats makes twice that. Kentucky can offer 3 mil and call it a day.
Posted on 4/10/24 at 1:21 pm to bamameister
Drew's salary is almost offensive based on his results. I understand Baylor is not a place that is going to write huge checks, but still.
Posted on 4/10/24 at 1:57 pm to PetermanFanClub
Except 1 school turns over their roster every year.
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