Precious Achiuwa update 4/23

[Chief00]

Winning it all right away was the worst thing that could've happened to him, it led to him ruining his coaching career and personal life.

I actually think there’s some truth to that. It did get to his head and he failed to capitalize on the championship recruiting wise when it became all about Diamond Stone. He channeled more time into his personal life and luxury and did less grind recruiting multiple players and maintaining communication with current players.

 

[Chief00]

I've been saying it for years. He thought he had it all figured out after that. Basically told Calhoun to screw, wandered in his personal life, stopped putting in the work. It was the start of it all going to shambles.

His ego is enormous and a big part of his downfall.

Can’t argue with any of that.

 

[Scrutineer]

I've been saying it for years. He thought he had it all figured out after that. Basically told Calhoun to screw, wandered in his personal life, stopped putting in the work. It was the start of it all going to shambles.

His ego is enormous and a big part of his downfall.

My wife and I were surprised by Ollie's reaction to us when we saw him after one of Calhoun's Mohegan Sun All-Star games after Ollie's NBA days had ended. I said hi and asked how he was doing before I realized he was on his cell phone and he said nothing but gave me a look that spoke volumes............like "get the hell away from me". Shocking to us because a friend (pharmacist) who knew them when they lived in Bridgeport when Ollie was struggling to make it to the NBA had spoken highly of him and his wife and how nice they were to deal with. Maybe ego, maybe something important that I interrupted, but his demeanor didn't fit what I'd been told about him.

 

[olehead]

Penny is like a father figure to so many of these local kids who run through the Memphis area AAU circuit. He has been helping out so many for years and most of these relationships were not just formed over night. Penny is a good dude and has done a lot in that community. That being said, its not likely that Nike is helping him. NIKE is helping him.

Excellent point and funny too.

 

[gtcam]

My wife and I were surprised by Ollie's reaction to us when we saw him after one of Calhoun's Mohegan Sun All-Star games after Ollie's NBA days had ended. I said hi and asked how he was doing before I realized he was on his cell phone and he said nothing but gave me a look that spoke volumes..like "get the hell away from me". Shocking to us because a friend (pharmacist) who knew them when they lived in Bridgeport when Ollie was struggling to make it to the NBA had spoken highly of him and his wife and how nice they were to deal with. Maybe ego, maybe something important that I interrupted, but his demeanor didn't fit what I'd been told about him.

That's not like him at all

 

[Engineer90]

That's not like him at all

Not being snarky. Just curious. But, how do you know?

 

[businesslawyer]

My wife and I were surprised by Ollie's reaction to us when we saw him after one of Calhoun's Mohegan Sun All-Star games after Ollie's NBA days had ended. I said hi and asked how he was doing before I realized he was on his cell phone and he said nothing but gave me a look that spoke volumes..like "get the hell away from me". Shocking to us because a friend (pharmacist) who knew them when they lived in Bridgeport when Ollie was struggling to make it to the NBA had spoken highly of him and his wife and how nice they were to deal with. Maybe ego, maybe something important that I interrupted, but his demeanor didn't fit what I'd been told about him.

You would actually judge a person -- even a little -- by how they react when you interrupt them on a phone call? Seriously.

This may be why no one likes lawyers.

 

[CL82]

You would actually judge a person -- even a little -- by how they react when you interrupt them on a phone call? Seriously.

This may be why no one likes lawyers.

Mmmm, pretty sure that is not the reason.

 

[Danzz]

Not being snarky. Just curious. But, how do you know?

Ollie couldn't be more friendly if you ran into him. I know because I have about 6 or 7 times.

 

[Palatine]

My wife and I were surprised by Ollie's reaction to us when we saw him after one of Calhoun's Mohegan Sun All-Star games after Ollie's NBA days had ended. I said hi and asked how he was doing before I realized he was on his cell phone and he said nothing but gave me a look that spoke volumes..like "get the hell away from me". Shocking to us because a friend (pharmacist) who knew them when they lived in Bridgeport when Ollie was struggling to make it to the NBA had spoken highly of him and his wife and how nice they were to deal with. Maybe ego, maybe something important that I interrupted, but his demeanor didn't fit what I'd been told about him.

So you judge an entire person by one look? It's a bit harsh, no?

 

[JustbrewitMan]

My wife and I were surprised by Ollie's reaction to us when we saw him after one of Calhoun's Mohegan Sun All-Star games after Ollie's NBA days had ended. I said hi and asked how he was doing before I realized he was on his cell phone and he said nothing but gave me a look that spoke volumes..like "get the hell away from me". Shocking to us because a friend (pharmacist) who knew them when they lived in Bridgeport when Ollie was struggling to make it to the NBA had spoken highly of him and his wife and how nice they were to deal with. Maybe ego, maybe something important that I interrupted, but his demeanor didn't fit what I'd been told about him.

Post/handle

[cant believe I got to this first]

 

[BuffaloHusky]

I think Ollies marital situation was devastating and there is a direct correlation between the teams decline and the reports of his circumstances and I can’t say I’m surprised. As for the championship, Ollie defeated 3 Hall of Fame coaches as well as one shoo-in w/ 1 NBA player. It is one of the greatest coaching feats in NCAA basketball history.

 

[CL82]

I think Ollies marital situation was devastating and there is a direct correlation between the teams decline and the reports of his circumstances and I can’t say I’m surprised. As for the championship, Ollie defeated 3 Hall of Fame coaches as well as one shoo-in w/ 1 NBA player. It is one of the greatest coaching feats in NCAA basketball history.

People forget about who he had to beat in that run. I think that keeping the team together and motivated plus that NCAA run was an outstanding coaching job.

After that... not so much.

 

[HawkHusky]

So did Precious commit yet?

 

[Husky25]

So did Precious commit yet?

I know right? This entire page has been one heck of a Precious Achiuwa update.