USM had a 3:00 PM press conference where it named former USM and NBA player Clarence Weatherspoon as an assistant coach. It was also announced the the Basketball Director of Operations Chris Croft has been promoted to asst coach. I didn't realize we lost 2 coaches but once I find an article attachment I will include it.

**EDIT** saw where asst coaches Jeremy Cox and Tom Shuberth are both gone. Cox left a few weeks ago for Stephen F Austin but no clue on where Shuberth is/has gone to.

http://www.southernmiss.com/sports/m-bas...16aaa.html

here's a brief intro about Spoon that non-USM fans may not know:

Weatherspoon's No. 35 jersey is the only one retired in program history. His 2,130 points are the second all-time at the school and inspired the Philadelphia 76ers to make him the ninth overall pick in the 1992 draft. Weatherspoon set a franchise rookie record with 1,290 points

how 'bout the moves Doc & corp. are continuing to make?

another great move for hoops in the 'burg!

I'm chompin' to see how this plays out this and subsequent years....

Don't know what kind of coach or recruiter he will be but think it's a great move.

Not a basketball guy but it excites me. Any excitement around our basketball program right now is a good thing.

Congratulations. Even if he doesn't turn out to be a great coach; his bona fides as an NBA Veteran ought to give him some serious recruiting ammunition for the Golden Eagles.

(08-23-2016 04:21 PM)MoodyBlueRaider Wrote:  Congratulations. Even if he doesn't turn out to be a great coach; his bona fides as an NBA Veteran ought to give him some serious recruiting ammunition for the Golden Eagles.

unfortunately, we lost our latest version of Spoon (jonathan mills) due to 'circumstances'.....so tragic and heartbreaking that story is....

any way you cut it, Spoon can only be an asset in contribution....and it's just refreshing to continue to see former greats come back and offer value any way possible....what a positive that is for this university over time....

the thread about Mean Joe reminds me of the same....

that's what it's all about....developing young men to be their best in every capacity on and off the field...Spoon can only help make that atmosphere better....and that will yield value in the end for both parties....

just another 'well done' move in the latest of 'well dones' since '12....

Remember Spoon during the old Metro Conference days. Wasn't MK Turk the coach?

It's great to get one of USM's best to return to Hattiesburg. Congrats

(08-23-2016 05:38 PM)doughtyrowdy Wrote:  Remember Spoon during the old Metro Conference days. Wasn't MK Turk the coach?

It's great to get one of USM's best to return to Hattiesburg. Congrats

yes....and he was the tricky dick calling the floor too

for the uninformed: double peace signs with a wa(i)ver

Watch out guys. Southern Miss will eclipse the DT days in the next 2-3 years. Doc is building it the right way. Fantastic higher for the program.

(08-23-2016 08:04 PM)BlazerGold09 Wrote:  Watch out guys. Southern Miss will eclipse the DT days in the next 2-3 years. Doc is building it the right way. Fantastic higher for the program.

we hope....is a good move regardless...some of us really like hoops in the 'burg...and his seasons were golden (not to be confused with 'pond' in addition)

as always, jmo...

Another step forward for basketball.

Good news and hope he helps you get your program back on track USM

(08-23-2016 07:27 PM)stinkfist Wrote:  

(08-23-2016 05:38 PM)doughtyrowdy Wrote:  Remember Spoon during the old Metro Conference days. Wasn't MK Turk the coach?

It's great to get one of USM's best to return to Hattiesburg. Congrats

yes....and he was the tricky dick calling the floor too

for the uninformed: double peace signs with a wa(i)ver

(08-23-2016 08:04 PM)BlazerGold09 Wrote:  Watch out guys. Southern Miss will eclipse the DT days in the next 2-3 years. Doc is building it the right way. Fantastic higher for the program.

Most USM fans like how he's building the team... plus we know what a $#!Tstorm he inherited....

(08-24-2016 07:48 AM)DaSaintFan Wrote:  

(08-23-2016 08:04 PM)BlazerGold09 Wrote:  Watch out guys. Southern Miss will eclipse the DT days in the next 2-3 years. Doc is building it the right way. Fantastic higher for the program.

Most USM fans like how he's building the team... plus we know what a $#!Tstorm he inherited....

Yeah, I agree. This seems like a good move for USM.