OT: Chris Mullin out as Head Coach of St. Johns

[Mots010]

I don’t see St Johns forcing Mullins out and not getting a big name like Bobby Hurley.

That sounds exactly like something St. John’s would do.

 

[8893]

Good thing he doesn’t like $1 oysters.

 

[superjohn]

So long Khris Mullins...

 

[Blaneylover]

Looks like it'll be Bobby

This would be bad for UConn. Dilution in recruiting.

 

[Travelman6]

Tying his shoes during timeouts too much.

 

[uconnfan68]

St. John's is buying out Mullin (probs $4M - source), will have to pay Hurley's buyout which is $2.5-$3M (source), and will end up having to pay Hurley another $2.1M or more per year (which is what he's making at ASU).

Let's see if it works.

He’s nuts. Costs 3x as much to live in NYC area. Then he has to coach St Johns.

 

[auror]

I doubt they have a replacement ready. I don't think the administration wanted to do this, based on the signals they had been sending up until today. Somebody convinced them, correctly, that Mullin couldn't coach. What he did this year with that talent was a travesty worse than anything Ollie did.

They returned almost their whole rotation, added Heron, and fell 15 spots in KenPom. The Heron effect notwithstanding, that's so atrocious.

I don't see Bobby leaving P5 for non-P5, especially one with a similar budget, unless he's just not happy there for some reason.

 

[wheelerdog]

Coming home is the only plus to this for Hurley. There is no other reason to take this job. Zero.

 

[Jaker]

He’s nuts. Costs 3x as much to live in NYC area. Then he has to coach St Johns.

You forgot to mention it's Tucson and the co-eds.

 

[CL82]

Shocked
Shocked I tell you
Who could’ve ever foreseen that this wasn’t destined to work out?
Who’s that transfer they just landed?

Tabor, but Dan Hurley probably isn't going to want to be taking BH's kids.

 

[superjohn]

Does St. John's have a plan, my guess is no. The only reason I'm totally not dismissing Hurley ending up there is the Hurley's love northeast/tri-state hoops.

 

[Ewekon]

I don’t see St Johns forcing Mullins out and not getting a big name like Bobby Hurley.

It is not Mullins

 

[Jaker]

Coming home is the only plus to this for Hurley. There is no other reason to take this job. Zero.

yah, coming home to the highest state taxes in America.

 

[gampelcrazies]

It is not Mullins

Thanks

 

[don356]

Maybe this time they will actually hire a real basketball coach.

 

[Jaker]

I wonder what Jarvis is up to??

 

[Towney007]

Sidebar story: What a flipping wasteland the Pac-12 is becoming for hoops. 'Zona is looking at a long dry spell once the FBI kicks in. AZ State loses Hurley. UCLA is a mess. Washington is probably in the best shape, but they're kinda where they're always at. Oregon and Utah are fine I guess.

But what a dump.

 

[Da_Aisijimo_Gou]

You forgot to mention it's Tucson and the co-eds.

Or Tempe, but most serious coaches aren't chasing after coeds. Even if Bobby Hurley's a dislikeable Pukie, he's never appeared to be a coach prioritizing coeds over seriously coaching. Now, some potential ASU recruits might allocate a bit of time to the former.

 

[UCDaveD]

Or Tempe, but most serious coaches aren't chasing after coeds.

Most of them aren't...

 

[NJHoops]

Don’t be weird. His youngest daughter is a junior at ASU.

 

[SouthBayHusky]

I personally think this P5 narrative vs. the Big East or American is a little over exaggerated unless you’re talking about the top P5 programs. St. John’s has more basketball history than Arizona State. Moreover, the Northeast is Bobby Hurley’s home so why would this move being so shocking? Whether St. johns will be able to fund the buy out is another question altogether.

 

[tentoes4rings]

Zags says he's hearing Mullin is being bought out

What a relief, he really needs that money.

 

[Dove]

I really hope it's not Bob. Would hate to have two Hurley's recruiting New York and New England.

Look, man. The ONLY thing to fear is fear itself.

We got the better Hurley.

 

[Dove]

Yeah that’s annoying if they don’t pursue because their brother is already recruiting a kid.

Danny Hurley: "Well, LaQuinlon. It was great talking with you and I will see you at the Keds Strawberry Pulp Jam!!"

LaQuinlon Effervescence: "Thanks a lot coach. Yup."

[ three minutes later, phone rings]

LaQuinlon Effervescence: "Hello?"

Bobby Hurley: "Hello LaQuinlon!!" It's Coach Hurley...I just met you at the King game."

LaQuinlon Effervescence: "Didn't you just call me 10 minutes ago?!?"

 

[#1 PA Husky Fan]

You forgot to mention it's Tucson and the co-eds.

Actually, Tempe and the co-eds.

 

[UconnFanDC]

How is this a move up for Hurley?

It's not in my opinion. Also, I have not been impressed with Bobby. His team's can win a big game and lose a game they shouldn't.

 

[Scrutineer]

Tabor, but Dan Hurley probably isn't going to want to be taking BH's kids.

I think Tabor is still in high school. The transfer that just committed is Ian Steere, a 6'9", 260 pound power forward that played one game at NC St. and then decided to sit out the rest of the year. Rated #140 last year.

 

[CL82]

I think Tabor is still in high school. The transfer that just committed is Ian Steere, a 6'9", 260 pound power forward that played one game at NC St. and then decided to sit out the rest of the year. Rated #140 last year.

I was thinking Tabor will likely decommit given the coaching change.

 

[UconnU]

I was think Tabor will likely decommit given the coaching change.

He already has decommitted.

 

[CL82]

He already has decommitted.

See! It's my super power: the ability to predict the past!