Brunson has cut his list to eight schools – Michigan State, UConn, Purdue, Illinois, Kansas, Villano

[huskyharry]

Even worse, the parent or handler likely also has a salary demand, perhaps including add'l cash paid under the table, but it is not a violation in the eyes of the NCAA.

 

[TRest]

I don't care if he's qualified though. It's the same situation as the school hiring a parent to another university position in order to get a kid. I'm not down.

You are essentially paying money to a family for a kid's services. They parent doesn't even have to do anything. They are not going to get fired, as long as the kid is there.

Memphis fans were explaining the dad was qualified on his own merits and could get a job anywhere. Because he's a successful high school coach. He's certainly not smart enough to keep his mouth shut and let the schools come to him.

 

[otp85]

Memphis fans were explaining the dad was qualified on his own merits and could get a job anywhere.

They aren't all wrong. But anywhere is a stretch. My research into Keelon Lawson has led to the conclusion that he has been on plenty of Southeastern schools radar for awhile and has had offers before. Whether those offers were in hopes of landing his sons or not I don't know. But many indications are the guy can coach and has been waiting until his sons came of age to make the jump.

But qualified or not I agree, keep your mouth shut. Him spouting off like this can only hurt his chances. Maybe a young coach like Pastner sees this nonsense and says I can't have that guy in my locker room.

Shut your mouth and take the job like everyone else does. Anybody remember that Bill Self hired Mario Chalmers dad? No, because he shut his mouth and took the job.

 

[intlzncster]

Memphis fans were explaining the dad was qualified on his own merits and could get a job anywhere. Because he's a successful high school coach. He's certainly not smart enough to keep his mouth shut and let the schools come to him.

Agree. Toting his entire family about looking for a school that will take him is a joke. He's obviously not a long term hire, and has firmly attached himself to his kids' coattails.

I wonder how the Pastner/Lawson dynamic will play out coaching wise? Does Pastner even have any juice in the relationship?