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[sedziobs]

After convincing myself I'm ok with Martin, and then being ok with Nored, I'm now scared to death again at the prospects of Miller and Pedon.

Yeah, of the four candidates we've heard on the short list, my preference is:

1 - Nored
2 - Martin
3 - Pedon
4 - Miller

I do want a coach with experience, but it needs to be successful and modern. I'd rather have an unknown than a guy who seems to have a low ceiling.

 

[Bearcats92]

So I guess Chad doesn’t know what’s going on. He was dead set that they were going to hire Eric Martin. So was Justin Williams though. This is odd.

 

[sedziobs]

So I guess Chad doesn’t know what’s going on. He was dead set that they were going to hire Eric Martin. So was Justin Williams though. This is odd.

I think those guys were making assumptions based on Martin getting a second interview and starting contract negotiations. UC can do that with however many candidates they want though.

 

[cincrulz11]

I think those guys were making assumptions based on Martin getting a second interview and starting contract negotiations. UC can do that with however many candidates they want though.

I think we've both said we think Chad might have jumped the gun a bit because he got scooped on everything else this offseason.

 

[skyblade]

It seems odd that Scott Nagy hasn't been interviewed or involved (as far as we know). If you are looking for guys with a good record, he seems like the more local choice than Wes Miller.

 

[skyblade]

It seems Pedon and Miller both interviewed (in person?) within the last 24 hours, that's why the are gaining steam.

Doesn't necessarily mean they will beat out the others.

 

[skyblade]

Seems Chad's message is that anyone who thinks they know anything probably doesn't.

 

[Bearcats92]

Seems Chad's message is that anyone who thinks they know anything probably doesn't.

So paying for BCJ isn’t worth it right now? Haha

 

[skyblade]

So paying for BCJ isn’t worth it right now? Haha

It depends, how many words do you want to read to learn that nobody knows anything?

A few: Here or BearcatNews
Some: CNNBS
Lots: BCJ

 

[skyblade]

Kevin Johnson breaks from the former players and endorses Ryan Pedon. Considering KJ had strong praise for Brannen and Vogt, I'm not sure I'm all that convinced. But perhaps he knows something and is trying to win others over.

https://twitter.com/CAPO_iAm/status/1382445327614160899

 

[skyblade]

According to a guy on BN, Chad is reporting decision expected tonight!

Between Wes Miller and Ryan Pedon....

So let's hope it's Wes Miller.

 

[justinhub2003]

According to a guy on BN, Chad is reporting decision expected tonight!

Between Wes Miller and Ryan Pedon....

So let's hope it's Wes Miller.

Im fine with either as long as its not EM.


Concern with Pedon is he's not a head coach but he has Ohio ties and could help us land top Ohio talent

Concern with Miller is he has only ever coached in NC and has no Ohio ties.





Miller's teams have been the Kenpom top 100 for 3 out of the last 4 years. Prior to that they had 1 top 100 team in the Kenpom era.

Top 100 in offensive possession length
Top 20 in Turnover rate
Top 60 in Offensive Rebounding rate
Top 65 in Defensive Efficiency


He's built his teams success on the defensive end

 

[skyblade]

Im fine with either as long as its not EM.


Concern with Pedon is he's not a head coach but he has Ohio ties and could help us land top Ohio talent

Concern with Miller is he has only ever coached in NC and has no Ohio ties.





Miller's teams have been the Kenpom top 100 for 3 out of the last 4 years. Prior to that they had 1 top 100 team in the Kenpom era.

Top 100 in offensive possession length
Top 20 in Turnover rate
Top 60 in Offensive Rebounding rate
Top 65 in Defensive Efficiency


He's built his teams success on the defensive end

But how many top 50 kenpom teams have they beaten?

I am also fine with Wes Miller, I do wonder why Scott Nagy wasn't interviewed if we are going the veteran coach route. But I suppose Wes is quite a bit younger and a bit more successful.

Pedon might outrage a lot of the people who want Martin. He's not much (if any) more qualified.

 

[TheRealMick]

Who keeps rayvon and Paul home are winners to me

 

[TheRealMick]

Paul lock with Martin. Idk what’s going on.

 

[skyblade]

Ryan Pedon just followed Tari Eason on twitter. Lobot (BearcatsNews) reporting it looks like Pedon.

I guess if the Ohio State assistant works for Football, why not go back to the well for basketball? Definitely not high on the list and I'm sure hiring an assistant not named Erik Martin will piss some people off. But let's see how it goes.

 

[skyblade]

Ryan Pedon just followed Tari Eason on twitter. Lobot (BearcatsNews) reporting it looks like Pedon.

I guess if the Ohio State assistant works for Football, why not go back to the well for basketball? Definitely not high on the list and I'm sure hiring an assistant not named Erik Martin will piss some people off. But let's see how it goes.

Or not https://greensboro.com/sports/colle...e5395ba8b1.amp.html?__twitter_impression=true

 

[cincyalum2014]

It’s Wes Miller... per John Rothstein

 

[cincyalum2014]

Ryan Pedon just followed Tari Eason on twitter. Lobot (BearcatsNews) reporting it looks like Pedon.

I guess if the Ohio State assistant works for Football, why not go back to the well for basketball? Definitely not high on the list and I'm sure hiring an assistant not named Erik Martin will piss some people off. But let's see how it goes.

He followed Tari to get him to OSU lol

 

[cincyguy13]

I don’t know who he is, but some national guys seem to love it. He was also in the running for the North Carolina job, so I’m in. Let’s see