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Message: [QUOTE="husky429, post: 2629093, member: 6696"] Hurley is a known program-builder. [I]Multiple[/I] programs. He has recruiting connections all over the Northeast and the country, and at least one highly qualified assistant in Tom Moore. Oats could be the next Brad Stevens. Or he could flare out next year. Hurley has an experienced team. He's also bringing 3* players to national relevance, a long stint in the top 25, and won a game in the NCAAs. There are bigger names out there. And maybe we should consider going after them. Oats is not one of those bigger names. What the AD needs to be finding out about Hurley: How willing is he to adapt to the modern game? (Yesterdays shot charts seemed to indicate they were big on 3s and layups/dunks which is a good indicator. mid-range shots = bad these days.) What assistants or adaptations will you make to offense? His offense is bad right now. Is that because of limited personnel? Or does he need to bring in an offensively minded coach to take control of that side of the ball? How are you going to take the steps to grow as an in-game coach? His adjustments late this season have been just-okay. Everything else he's doing well with. Their pressure D is astounding, he's developing players, almost no transfers, solid recruiting and connections in the area, history of program building etc. [/QUOTE]