(03-15-2020 11:34 AM)2Buck Wrote:  

(03-14-2020 08:38 PM)NJDuke97 Wrote:  Some rumblings about Bryce Drew as a name at Grand Canyon. Would be another name off the board. JT III for JMU?

Based on past history, I have a serious concern our leadership is locked-in on someone like Jones and not even seriously engaging higher-tiered coaches. Not that I'd want Pitino, but if Drew were to go to a online university that'd be two low mid-majors that successfully reached over us.

I agree but Iona was paying Cluess over $1m ( he was extended a few times) and Grand Canyon puts a lot of money into hoops- Jerry Colangelo is involved there. JMU needs to think big in terms of men’s basketball. Even if we hire a qualified established coach like Jones or Richey those guys will face headwinds because they aren’t names outside of the inner college basketball coaching circles/ they won’t move the needle with average fans and the community won’t take notice.

JMU football can afford to hire a Mike Houston because of how strong the program has been and the level of support that they have. JMU basketball can not. If the new guy struggles next year your window will be closed. They need to hire a Thompson type because his track record and cache is sorely needed to boost attendance.