Kevin Freeman stepping down from coaching, but will remain at UConn

[UconnU]

How is Leitao as a recruiter?

He better bring his stud top 50 combo guard “The black cat” with him as well!

 

[CL82]

The staying with the university is the weirdest part. I could see him going if he got a head coaching gig at a small school or something but leaving MBB but still staying at the university? Something's up.

Edit: See his reasoning in posts below. He wanted more time to spend with his family.

 

[CL82]

This is Jamelle Elliot's old gig.

 

[krinklecut]

The staying with the university is the weirdest part. I could see him going if he got a head coaching gig at a small school or something but leaving MBB but still staying at the university? Something's up.

why is everyone going with this "something's up" narrative?

we already know he wasn't the best coach in the world. we had a sudden departure and it was very easy to get him in quickly. makes total sense to say "we don't think you meet the standards of what we're looking for as an assistant, but we really want you involved in the AD."

 

[6xChamps]

 

[CallMeBruce]

How is Leitao as a recruiter?

Pulled a top-30 class at a dumpster fire program like DePaul, so he can't be that bad.

 

[formerlurker]

This is the best possible reason we could have hoped for. Allows the man to enjoy time with his family while he remains a valuable part of ours.

 

[CallMeBruce]

So instead of traveling around recruiting all the time, he's going to make six figures to chill out and show off his national championship ring while he hangs out with rich alumni who worship him. Yeah this move is starting to make a lot of sense.

 

[navery12]

Do we really "know" any of that? By the way, the scenario you describe is Kelis Fisher being fired as a coach, that would constitute "something being up."

Well you can read Freeman`s own comments on the move and see nothing is up

 

[Ajs120102]

Wishing him the best. He has a terrific family and I hope he becomes happier because of this.

leiato, Luke murray, Webster from Va Tech are three guys I can see taking his old gig.

 

[Huskyforlife]

No brainer for him, wonder how Dan feels about it?

 

[CL82]

Well you can read Freeman`s own comments on the move and see nothing is up

Yup just saw them. I feel happy for him. Curious to see if we have someone lined up.

 

[superjohn]

why is everyone going with this "something's up" narrative?

Because this place is full of lunatics.

 

[HooperScooper]

That's what I thought it was about when I saw the thread. Could be someone in his family is sick or he just wants to be around for his young children. There's a lot of travel associated with being an assistant coach, between the games and the recruiting. It's not for everyone.

 

[husky429]

Wishing him the best. He has a terrific family and I hope he becomes happier because of this.

leiato, Luke murray, Webster from Va Tech are three guys I can see taking his old gig.

All 3 would be exceptional. Hopefully with an NBA player under Hurley's belt and a really solid season, we can lure a big name. Put them on the kimani path to head coaching.

A recruiter in the DMV/nationally with a decent offensive game would be ideal

 

[Ajs120102]

All 3 would be exceptional. Hopefully with an NBA player under Hurley's belt and a really solid season, we can lure a big name. Put them on the kimani path to head coaching.

A recruiter in the DMV/nationally with a decent offensive game would be ideal

I suspect Dave would certainly take the rehab image assistant job and Dan would love it too. They seemed chummy during the BET

 

[NJHoops]

No brainer for him, wonder how Dan feels about it?

Dan’s never going to have a problem with someone making a decision for legit family reasons. He did the same thing for the same exact reason when he took the St. Benedict’s job when his kids were little after being a college assistant.

 

[JakeTheDog]

Mamadou getting promoted.

/s

 

[Huskyforlife]

Dan’s never going to have a problem with someone making a decision for legit family reasons. He did the same thing for the same exact reason when he took the St. Benedict’s job when his kids were little after being a college assistant.

I would assume so, but it must be tough having to replace an assistant you thought was gonna be here for the next 20 years.

 

[tzznandrew]

Because this place is full of lunatics.

Didn't you post and then delete something implicating KO in this? That's going to stir the pot.

 

[Rico444]

I would assume so, but it must be tough having to replace an assistant you thought was gonna be here for the next 20 years.

It's really tough for an assistant to stay at one place for 20 years; you have to be a good enough coach and recruiter to stick around that long, but not good enough to have head coaching aspirations yourself.

 

[tcf15]

Because this place is full of lunatics.

Ha, did a double take there for a minute because I saw your earlier post where you said this had to do with Kevin Ollie but see that you deleted it.

 

[Jbirdp5]

My question is if this has been planned or if hurley didn’t know it was coming? Is he starting from scratch to hire someone new or has this been in the works and an announcement will come fairly soon on a new coach.

 

[Ajs120102]

My question is if this has been planned or if hurley didn’t know it was coming? Is he starting from scratch to hire someone new or has this been in the works and an announcement will come fairly soon on a new coach.

I’m assuming newer bc he and a recruit have been texting “every day” as of a week ago according to an article posted online.

 

[Huskyforlife]

It's really tough for an assistant to stay at one place for 20 years; you have to be a good enough coach and recruiter to stick around that long, but not good enough to have head coaching aspirations yourself.

Yeah but remember Freeman said it was his dream job, and I'm sure Hurley sorta knew he was doing the alumni base a favor by giving him the job.

Either way I'm sure Hurley is fine, probably just a shock when he learned the news.