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Ben Kantor leaves for Georgia Tech.

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LetteD said:
Maybe Moseley returns?


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Congrats to Ben!

I have mixed feelings about Marissa possibly returning. I know Geno and the staff will decide what is best so just my $.02. I think it was great having her on the staff as a "non-UConn" player/assistant, etc. She was a non-UConn tree assistant. I'm sure she brought a different perspective having had experience at other schools.

She went to BU, was an assistant at Denver and Minnesota before UConn, then a HC at BU and then Wisconsin before leaving. I would say she was successful at BU, not so much at Wisconsin. I think her "outsiders" perspective is great, but not sure if Geno wants to revisit that or go in a new direction.

Having said that, he welcomed BOTH Tonya and Jamelle back after unsuccessful HC gigs, so who knows? I trust Geno to know what's best...
 
EricLA said:
Congrats to Ben!

I have mixed feelings about Marissa possibly returning. I know Geno and the staff will decide what is best so just my $.02. I think it was great having her on the staff as a "non-UConn" player/assistant, etc. She was a non-UConn tree assistant. I'm sure she brought a different perspective having had experience at other schools.

She went to BU, was an assistant at Denver and Minnesota before UConn, then a HC at BU and then Wisconsin before leaving. I would say she was successful at BU, not so much at Wisconsin. I think her "outsiders" perspective is great, but not sure if Geno wants to revisit that or go in a new direction.

Having said that, he welcomed BOTH Tonya and Jamelle back after unsuccessful HC gigs, so who knows? I trust Geno to know what's best...
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And Morgan
 
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EricLA said:
Congrats to Ben!

I have mixed feelings about Marissa possibly returning. I know Geno and the staff will decide what is best so just my $.02. I think it was great having her on the staff as a "non-UConn" player/assistant, etc. She was a non-UConn tree assistant. I'm sure she brought a different perspective having had experience at other schools.

She went to BU, was an assistant at Denver and Minnesota before UConn, then a HC at BU and then Wisconsin before leaving. I would say she was successful at BU, not so much at Wisconsin. I think her "outsiders" perspective is great, but not sure if Geno wants to revisit that or go in a new direction.

Having said that, he welcomed BOTH Tonya and Jamelle back after unsuccessful HC gigs, so who knows? I trust Geno to know what's best...
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Just because somebody may not have success as a HC it does not mean they are a bad coach it more likely reveals they weren’t able to recruit for whatever reason.
 
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Blue Huskie said:
Just because somebody may not have success as a HC it does not mean they are a bad coach it more likely reveals they weren’t able to recruit for whatever reason.
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Where did I say that in my post?
 
EricLA said:
Congrats to Ben!

I have mixed feelings about Marissa possibly returning. I know Geno and the staff will decide what is best so just my $.02. I think it was great having her on the staff as a "non-UConn" player/assistant, etc. She was a non-UConn tree assistant. I'm sure she brought a different perspective having had experience at other schools.

She went to BU, was an assistant at Denver and Minnesota before UConn, then a HC at BU and then Wisconsin before leaving. I would say she was successful at BU, not so much at Wisconsin. I think her "outsiders" perspective is great, but not sure if Geno wants to revisit that or go in a new direction.

Having said that, he welcomed BOTH Tonya and Jamelle back after unsuccessful HC gigs, so who knows? I trust Geno to know what's best...
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You need to update your signature. You're missing two National Championships!
 
Wisconsin for some reason has never managed to have a good women's team even though the men's is always pretty good. Wisconsin is a great school and college atmosphere. Therefore, it has to be a lack of facilities and behind the scenes support that make recruiting difficult.
 
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Blakeon18 said:
If it turns out to be Marissa it is at least 'interesting' that it would be a 'reunion' of sorts
for her and Serah.
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Serah is probably at UConn because of MM
 
DemonDeac22 said:
I’m wondering what happens first…Geno replaces Ben Kantor or Kayleigh Heckel announces where she’s heading? The world awaits…
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I could be wrong, but I doubt that Ms. Heckel is heading to Storrs. However, I wish her success wherever she ends up.
 
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BK started as Director of Video Services before his promotion to Asst Coach in 2023.

Looks like Geno is looking to go that route again and not hire a new Asst Coach. This position was posted on May 7th and posting closes on May 13th. They obviously have someone in mind.

Director of Women’s Basketball Video Services​


Job no: 499057
Position type: Full-time
Location: Storrs Campus
Division/Equivalent: President
School/Unit: Athletics
Department/Office: Athletics WI Basketball (Athletics Women Intercollegiat)
Categories: Athletics (Coaches, Trainers, Specialists)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Minimum of four total basketball seasons of demonstrated work experience in basketball video and/or analytics.
  • Experience at multiple NCAA Division I intercollegiate institutions.
  • Experience at the professional basketball level.
  • Demonstrated familiarity with equipment (Cameras, DV Sport at the scorer’s table and bench technology).
  • Demonstrated knowledge of computers (Mac) and the NOAH Shooting System.
 
DEpup said:
Wisconsin for some reason has never managed to have a good women's team even though the men's is always pretty good. Wisconsin is a great school and college atmosphere. Therefore, it has to be a lack of facilities and behind the scenes support that make recruiting difficult.
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Skeets said:
Well, I suppose that eliminates grandma DT who is old enough to be Paige's mother. Bisazzaire.
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DT clearly stated she would never return to Storrs though that was quite some time ago.
 
Blue Huskie said:
Just because somebody may not have success as a HC it does not mean they are a bad coach it more likely reveals they weren’t able to recruit for whatever reason.
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Right, and also they didn't have the support and resources they needed.
 
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