Tripp Doherty to the NBA

[navery12]

 

[rip7774]

Oh man. Love Tripp. Best wishes to him, he’s going to be crazy successful wherever he lands.

 

[aburks41]

Staff turnover always sucks but good to see our guys moving up in their careers. Any ideas of what the recruiting and video director actually does on a daily basis?

 

[How Sway?!]

Best of luck to Tripp. Just continues to show that Hurley has a great eye for talent, not just player wise but staff wise as well.

 

[8893]

This is a big loss for us. He was a really active part of our player’s lives. Assistant to Bouknight’s agent? He would have been an assistant here in short order. Danny’s ability to keep people around was once viewed as a strength.

 

[superjohn]

This is a big loss for us. He was a really active part of our player’s lives. Assistant to Bouknight’s agent? He would have been an assistant here in short order. Danny’s ability to keep people around was once viewed as a strength.

You're on a roll today.

 

[NJHoops]

This is a big loss for us. He was a really active part of our player’s lives. Assistant to Bouknight’s agent? He would have been an assistant here in short order. Danny’s ability to keep people around was once viewed as a strength.

Not bad, not bad at all!

But yeah, as I said in the TB post, they can rearrange these assigned roles with the right mix of new and old to get them where each is best matched. Tripp was kind of maxed out with what he could do at the college level, but he got to work with UConn basketball (not without personal sacrifice for him), which was an absolute dream moment achieved. Go be great, Tripp!

 

[RichCTBB]

This is a big loss for us. He was a really active part of our player’s lives. Assistant to Bouknight’s agent? He would have been an assistant here in short order. Danny’s ability to keep people around was once viewed as a strength.

Seriously?

 

[Huskyforlife]

Seriously?

Deadass

 

[8893]

Seriously?

 

[BigErnMcCracken]

This is a big loss for us. He was a really active part of our player’s lives. Assistant to Bouknight’s agent? He would have been an assistant here in short order. Danny’s ability to keep people around was once viewed as a strength.

Home run.

 

[RichCTBB]

I don’t understand why people equate staff members taking advantage of professional opportunities and advancement as an indication that Coach Hurley is running staff members off or that staff retention isn’t a strength. SMDH.

 

[huskymedic]

Staff turnover always sucks but good to see our guys moving up in their careers. Any ideas of what the recruiting and video director actually does on a daily basis?

Here is the original job posting:

Director of Men’s Basketball Operations

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree; experience as a Director of Men’s Basketball Operations for a Division 1 program; 1-2 years of experience working with or participating in a Division I basketball program; a demonstrated working knowledge of the correct application of NCAA regulations; strong commitment to the academic goals of the University; and excellent organizational, communication, and public relations skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree; knowledge of and prior experience with administration of collegiate team travel; prior experience working as a liaison with Athletics offices/departments including NCAA Compliance, Athletics Facilities/Operations, and Community Outreach efforts; and experience as a collegiate student-athlete.


Director of Men's Basketball Scouting and Video

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree; 1-2 years of experience as video coordinator for a Division 1 men’s basketball program; previous experience assisting in the coordination and organization of official and unofficial recruiting visits; an understanding of the correct application of NCAA regulations; and excellent organizational, communication and public relations skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Three years of basketball-related experiences focused on player development, video analysis and team support; demonstrated experience supporting coaches in practice and game plan preparation; demonstrated experience organizing team travel and meal coordination; experience working with a division 1 men's basketball program in the northeast region, and experience in the administration of basketball camps.

Both job posting are scheduled to be removed at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on April 5, 2018.

 

[BGesus4]

Nice move by Bouk putting his boy on

 

[husky429]

This is a big loss for us. He was a really active part of our player’s lives. Assistant to Bouknight’s agent? He would have been an assistant here in short order. Danny’s ability to keep people around was once viewed as a strength.

He's moving up in his career in the best way possible. Tripp wouldn't be a good assistant coach--he has no meaningful playing experience or deep aau connections.

 

[8893]

He's moving up in his career in the best way possible. Tripp wouldn't be a good assistant coach--he has no meaningful playing experience or deep aau connections.

This is a big loss for us. He was a really active part of our player’s lives. Assistant at Iona? He would have been an assistant here in short order. Danny’s ability to keep people around was once viewed as a strength.

 

[CL82]

I don’t understand why people equate staff members taking advantage of professional opportunities and advancement as an indication that Coach Hurley is running staff members off or that staff retention isn’t a strength. SMDH.

Because New Englanders in general and Nutmeggers in particular are inherently pessimistic.

 

[8893]

Because New Englanders in general and Nutmeggers in particular are inherently pessimistic sarcastic

Fixed

 

[WeAreUCONN]

If we can’t successfully replace the director of whatever we have real world UCONN Basketball Problems. Nothing to see here.

 

[Storrs South]

From the tweet this being an internal hire leads me to believe Paul Wetteman will be his replacement. UConn alum, former student and graduate manager with the team. Still with program for last 7 years and already does a lot of work around recruiting as Assistant Director of Men’s Basketball Operations.

 

[RichCTBB]

Man, they don’t make movies like they used to. I don’t think I’ll ever get over Macho Grande.

 

[ucp990411]

Is it typical for an NBA player to hire a personal manager? I thought that was part of an agent's job.

 

[navery12]

Is it typical for an NBA player to hire a personal manager? I thought that was part of an agent's job.

It's pretty common, I think the majority of players have someone doing it although the titles vary. It is the agent's job in a sense, because the manager like Tripp is working for the agency. The bigger companies are just able to divide responsibilities where a smaller agency is going to have fewer clients so the agent can handle more

No idea what Tripp's ambitions are, but this is a great foot in the door to the business side of the NBA. Obviously this is a .01% outcome but this is similar to how Rich Paul and Maverick Carter got their start. Friends with LeBron, worked as his managers while he was with CAA/Leon Rose and then eventually left and started their own companies with LeBron (LRMR Marketing for Carter, Klutch Sports for Paul)

 

[Fishy]

Is it typical for an NBA player to hire a personal manager? I thought that was part of an agent's job.

It’s a glorified assistant.

The agent generally hires them for the player and the person is employed by the agency.

These guys have a ton of obligations and someone needs to deal with the big details right down to the little details like cousin Al needing a ticket to tomorrow’s game.

 

[AdamaNation]

You're on a roll today.

Coaching tree means nothing I guess. Wtf.