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Message: [QUOTE="Dillon77, post: 2681042, member: 6620"] Marlene Stollings Leaves Minnesota for Texas Tech Pretty thorough article by the StarTribune on Stolling's four-year tenure in Minneapolis, from what she accomplished, how her roster looks now and what her recruiting record was (good with transfers, not so good in Minnesota) Some speculation on Lindsey Whelan and what she could bring to the position (fannies in seats, possible magnet for recruiting local products, such as one Paige Bueckers) According to the article, "Other possible names to watch include South Dakota State coach Aaron Johnston, Notre Dame assistant coach Niele Ivey and Gophers assistant Nikki Lowry-Dawkins." The Ivey mention is interesting. Ivey is on record, as is Carol Owens, as saying in the Graham Hays ESPN article on female assistant coaches in the Final Four, that she would be interested in the right position. Those in the ACC pose a dilemma for Ivey. Taking one is fine (if she gets it) because it's a step up to the HC position and no one gets in the way of that. But remember Ivey is viewed widely as heir apparent to McGraw once she hangs it up. But leaving an intra-conference rival to take the same position in the ACC is frowned upon. But Minnesota is in the B1G. If Niele or, say, Beth Morgan Cunningham, were to take a position there, they could be considered for the ND job down the road Interesting to keep track of for a variety of reasons, these jobs! [URL='http://www.startribune.com/marlene-stollings-leaving-gophers-basketball-for-texas-tech-job/479181053/']Marlene Stollings leaving Gophers basketball for Texas Tech job[/URL] [/QUOTE]

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