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WVU has more tradition than BC but is it a clear upgrade along the coaching ladder? Surprised JBM would leave when she’s got things turned around in the ACC.
 
Dwilliams02 said:
Not surprised. A&M have money to pull coaches
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They for sure do. And, they've used their money quite liberally when hiring coaches for Men's sports. Don't believe they've done the same when hiring coaches for women's sports.

In women's volleyball, they went super cheap hiring an assistant coach from Kansas U to lead their program; one NCAA tourney appearance back in 2019 and that's as much as she's accomplished. So, sometimes you do get what you pay for.
 
DefenseBB said:
I think the etiquette is to formally wait until the coaches of teams still playing in postseason (NCAAT and WNIT) finish their season (lose) before they formally interview or announce the various departures from the current school.

As such, BC is still alive in the WNIT as is Marquette so if either Joanna Bernebei-McNamee or Meg Duffy are candidates for P5 schools, no announcement will be forthcoming until the team loses. We know their agents have been busy on the phones drumming up interest if not genuine at least pseudo so to get more money for their client from the current school. That could be why Syracuse, ASU and a few others are still open.
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Syracuse job has been open the longest, obviously. All this slow-moving is costing them so many players deciding to enter the transfer portal. Or, since they've entered the last couple of days, perhaps a hire has been made and the players have been informed of their new head coach, and then decided to move on.
 
DefenseBB said:
I think the etiquette is to formally wait until the coaches of teams still playing in postseason (NCAAT and WNIT) finish their season (lose) before they formally interview or announce the various departures from the current school.

As such, BC is still alive in the WNIT as is Marquette so if either Joanna Bernebei-McNamee or Meg Duffy are candidates for P5 schools, no announcement will be forthcoming until the team loses. We know their agents have been busy on the phones drumming up interest if not genuine at least pseudo so to get more money for their client from the current school. That could be why Syracuse, ASU and a few others are still open.
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On that etiquette note, I found it extremely odd that the Louisville assistant was announced as Mississippi State HC before the tournament even started.

Bernabei has done an okay job of elevating BC from bottom-feeder status to multi-time WNIT entrant, but really she should've done better with that team this year.

How exactly is Duffy being presented as a hot commodity for every big opening? She did an okay job in her first year with the inherited talent, but was still only a 10 seed and lost in the 1st round. This year, WNIT. She hasn't exactly elevated the level of Marquette WBB from where Kieger left it. Hasn't yet proven she can recruit at the level needed to sustain repeat NCAA tournament appearances, much less win NCAAT games.
 
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ConnMotors said:
Maybe Cardoza can land the Butler job. Would be back in the Big East for her.
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No change at UNC-G. I thought she might be on the hot seat. She definitely needs to pick it up next season... We won't settle for lower tier status at The G.

 
sweetspot said:
WVU has more tradition than BC but is it a clear upgrade along the coaching ladder? Surprised JBM would leave when she’s got things turned around in the ACC.
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Well she is a WV Native, and served as an assistant at WVU. She's probably get a raise and it would be easier to get to the upper tier of the revamped B12 as opposed to the ACC.
 
I am surprised no one has tried to convince the UCF coach to fill one of the open jobs. Judging by the UConn game she would be a gem!
 
Jmsdawg said:
I am surprised no one has tried to convince the UCF coach to fill one of the open jobs. Judging by the UConn game she would be a gem!
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I have heard she is in the mix at UGA, fwiw.
 
Plebe said:
On that etiquette note, I found it extremely odd that the Louisville assistant was announced as Mississippi State HC before the tournament even started.

Bernabei has done an okay job of elevating BC from bottom-feeder status to multi-time WNIT entrant, but really she should've done better with that team this year.

How exactly is Duffy being presented as a hot commodity for every big opening? She did an okay job in her first year with the inherited talent, but was still only a 10 seed and lost in the 1st round. This year, WNIT. She hasn't exactly elevated the level of Marquette WBB from where Kieger left it. Hasn't yet proven she can recruit at the level needed to sustain repeat NCAA tournament appearances, much less win NCAAT games.
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I saw your earlier comment regarding Coach Purcell. Off the top of my head I know when Coach Schaefer was hired from Texas A&M he was announced in early March and did dual duty until the Texas A&M season was completed. I’ve seen it several ways regarding timing. I’m sure part of it depends on when the former coach leaves and the school the coach is leaving. Coach Walz may not have wanted the distraction of the rumors.
 
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southie said:
They for sure do. And, they've used their money quite liberally when hiring coaches for Men's sports. Don't believe they've done the same when hiring coaches for women's sports.

In women's volleyball, they went super cheap hiring an assistant coach from Kansas U to lead their program; one NCAA tourney appearance back in 2019 and that's as much as she's accomplished. So, sometimes you do get what you pay for.
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Agreed. I do think they dropped a Milly plus bag on Joni. Could have gotten better with their money. But I'm not mad that Joni getting paid either.
 
DefenseBB said:
Wait, what? The UVA Athletic Director had a choice of Katie and chose the Mizzou State coach?
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I don’t know that Katie was a true option. Just read that she was considered. Could be she had no interest.
 
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BRS24 said:
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I think he was only a short term plan, anyway. He replaced Joe Legerski, who was there quite a while, around 16 years, I think.

They have already hired Heather Ezell who was associate head coach and who played at Iowa State
 
Plebe said:
Just when we thought the style of play in the SEC couldn't get any uglier.
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So true.

Georgia is a state that produces very good women's basketball players. Can Coach Abe play a style that will be attractive to elite recruits?
 
UConnCat said:
So true.

Georgia is a state that produces very good women's basketball players. Can Coach Abe play a style that will be attractive to elite recruits?
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And Univ of Georgia has deep pockets…expect she’s gone, and will excel in the SEC, and yes, GA has lots of home brewed talent:eek:
 
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UConnCat said:
So true.

Georgia is a state that produces very good women's basketball players. Can Coach Abe play a style that will be attractive to elite recruits?
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From what I saw against UConn, her style of play is very consistent with the SEC. I was really impressed with her and believe she is an upgrade from Joni Taylor. Will be a great hire if Georgia lands her.
 
Quite a game for the Wyoming coach to go out on. A triple-overtime thriller, albeit a loss, vs. UCLA in the WNIT.

Heather Ezell is promoted to HC.

 
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