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

[UCDaveD]

A secondary question is will the person we hire bring any recruits with him? Probably not, but who knows?

 

[Ajs120102]

Don't think Kenya's coming back. That would be a step down for him in title and probably pay.

Ironically Hunter is making 12,000 less at Indiana. Made 319,000 at UConn.

source: Yasir Rosemond to make $300,000 per year at Indiana

 

[UconnU]

I wonder how this will affect us with Dama. Remember Dama was his personal project they worked out together every morning.

 

[MuchoDogYears]

He wouldn’t be going to take over Shea Ralph’s just vacated position, right?

 

[Peacefrog]

So we need a new big man coach. Let's get somebody good that will impress Clingan.

 

[Ajs120102]

I wonder how this will affect us with Dama. Remember Dama was his personal project they worked out together every morning.

he’s sticking around in some form.

 

[ThabeetDown]

Can Donyell slide into that role???

 

[wheelerdog]

 

[rollskies]

He wouldn’t be going to take over Shea Ralph’s just vacated position, right?

No I can’t picture that happening. For one I feel like it would be awkward and two I don’t think he fit the job description that was posted.

I could be wrong. Crazier things have happened. Just my take on it

 

[Ajs120102]

Can Donyell slide into that role???

Certain DePaul coach

 

[StllH8L8ner]

Hoping he's okay. One of my favorites to ever put on the jersey.

 

[HuskyAlum012]

Maybe he hit big on Dogecoin and wants a role thats less hours intensive with recruiting?

 

[brasssbonanzaa]

That this came out late on a Friday and the story is a bit vague and odd doesn't bode well. This reeks of dumping a story hoping it flies under the radar.

 

[CallMeBruce]

Sounds like he just didn't want to travel so much anymore. The school is going to take care of him.

I'd be shocked if Hurley's first call wasn't to Leitao.

 

[brasssbonanzaa]

Sounds like he just didn't want to travel so much anymore. The school is going to take care of him.

I'd be shocked if Hurley's first call wasn't to Leitao.

Do you have information that suggests this? The reports thus far do not imply this whatsoever.

 

[tuvent08]

That this came out late on a Friday and the story is a bit vague and odd doesn't bode well. This reeks of dumping a story hoping it flies under the radar.

This wouldn't be surprising. It could be totally innocuous, but vague, late Friday news dumps are always suspicious.

 

[UCDaveD]

So we need a new big man coach. Let's get somebody good that will impress Clingan.

Clingan’s dad want a job?

 

[UconnU]

Sounds like he just didn't want to travel so much anymore. The school is going to take care of him.

I'd be shocked if Hurley's first call wasn't to Leitao.

Leitao seemed overly friendly and admirable towards Hurley after that last game where we blew them out. He knew he was going to be fired. I think he wants back in.

 

[CallMeBruce]

Do you have information that suggests this? The reports thus far do not imply this whatsoever.

This is what I've heard

Edit: The Leitao guess is me speculating, but it seems like a pretty obvious fit.

 

[Poe]

Professor Freeman to teach 20th/21st Century Basketball 101

 

[tcf15]

 

[Kemba'sYogurt]

How is Leitao as a recruiter?

 

[rollskies]

I feel like I’m in a fever dream trying to figure out what’s going on

Me too.... I’m still confused on what just happened

 

[krinklecut]

Very cool! Don't think he was ever going to be a coach long term

 

[Ajs120102]

How is Leitao as a recruiter?

He brought excellent talent to DePaul. Big strong guys. Just can’t coach em. Great assistant tho. Probably Hurleys first call I’d assume. But depending on buyout terms idk he would be paid like a 3rd of his former salary.