UConn Coaching Hire Incoming

[Henry]

Crazy that he started at UCONN in 1994.

I remember having a long conversation with Tom back in the late 90s when I was considering sending my son to Calhoun's camp. Tom was the one running the camp at the time and was very gracious about answering all my questions.

 

[husky429]

I remember having a long conversation with Tom back in the late 90s when I was considering sending my son to Calhoun's camp. Tom was the one running the camp at the time and was very gracious about answering all my questions.

When I was still coaching Tom was at a game and talked to me after a loss. I told him how we're struggling to use the 4-spot in our zone offense. He drew up a set with 3 or 4 variations for me on the spot.

I've sent it to 3 or 4 of the 'yarders asking for coaching help on here and my school (which I don't coach for) uses it to and named the play after him.

He's a genuinely good guy that just loves the details of the game of basketball.

 

[Edward Sargent]

I had a limo driver who once was AD at the Q and said his greatest achievement was hiring Tom as a head coach!

 

[husky8273]

I had a limo driver who once was AD at the Q and said his greatest achievement was hiring Tom as a head coach!

Jack McDonald? - now a colleague of Jeff Hathaway

 

[Waquoit]

He was their top assistant.

Ah geez. I guess he'll be one of my guys then. At least it's not Devendorf.

 

[Waquoit]

Tom is getting older anyways. Going full time GM prob extends his runway. Woulda had to replace him eventually.

You make it sound like he's getting fitted for a walker.

 

[bendm]

You make it sound like he's getting fitted for a walker.

Not really. He’s turning 60. Hopefully he’ll be our GM until he’s in his 70s. Did he have 10+ years of coaching left in him?

 

[Waquoit]

Not really. He’s turning 60. Hopefully he’ll be our GM until he’s in his 70s. Did he have 10+ years of coaching left in him?

I dunno, how old was Blaney when he retired?

 

[CL82]

confirmed from our Big 12 expert ....

Wait, so if Zanneto says it does that mean it's not happening?

 

[bendm]

I dunno, how old was Blaney when he retired?

73 but what’s he have to do with Moore?

 

[FfldCntyFan]

Wait, so if Zanneto says it does that mean it's not happening?

It just means that once again he's willing to announce something prematurely.

 

[djct1999]

Get over it guys. Nardi has huge upside as
a coach and this is a great add. A great add. I also think this shows a value of Hurley that’s understated. The very best up and comers want to work with him.

 

[UC15]

Heard it Coach K

 

[CL82]

It just means that once again he's willing to announce something prematurely.

 

[Scottzer]

I mean, we have a Seton Hall guy as our Head Coach who is brothers with a Duke guy…

When Dan got hired, I heard the 13 year old voice in my head say “no, we can’t hire the Hurl.” The. I looked at what he’d done at URI, and I set aside my ancient Hurley vitriol. Not that we truly hated Dan, but we sure despised him just for being Bobby’s brother..

 

[ec33]

Heard it Coach K

K is used to handing out cash, so he might might a decent GM. I just wonder how he would do in a world where everyone else is also paying players a similar amount of money.

 

[NoSpamHere]

It just means that once again he's willing to announce something prematurely.

I think he brings the concept of “premature joy” to many areas of his life

 

[JakeTheDog]

I remember getting a ride back home to the Torrington area from school circa 2006. Eventually we started talking college ball and the dude(I didn’t know him that well) tells me he roots for Nova because Nardi is his cousin. It was a pretty quiet ride after that and I may or may not have given him gas money.

 

[StllH8L8ner]

At least it’s not Colin Gillespie.

 

[Waquoit]

73 but what’s he have to do with Moore?

Why would you question if Moore has 10+ years of coaching left in him when a predecessor went another 14 years? I don't understand your problem with Moore's age, I guess.

 

[navery12]

Why would you question if Moore has 10+ years of coaching left in him when a predecessor went another 14 years? I don't understand your problem with Moore's age, I guess.

Well for one thing Moore is 60 and already has been considering stepping back from coaching for a few years if the rumors are to be believed

 

[HCCForever]

Why would you question if Moore has 10+ years of coaching left in him when a predecessor went another 14 years? I don't understand your problem with Moore's age, I guess.

This is an entirely new age in college basketball with the advent of NIL and Portal. Comparing Calhoun to Tom is apples to oranges. In addition, coaches such as Tony Bennett retired at 54.and Jay Wright around 60. Granted they were head coaches but more pressure now with the new landscape.

 

[HooperScooper]

I forgot the job has to be posted. Even though Hurley knows who he's hiring.

The university is expected to post a job opening as early as Tuesday morning for a new assistant coach to join Dan Hurley’s staff ahead of the 2025-26 season. Tom Moore had been serving in a dual position as assistant coach and general manager, and will shift to focus on GM duties full time. Moore’s role will be clarified further at a later date.

UConn men’s basketball to add assistant coach to Dan Hurley’s staff

The UConn men’s basketball program is hiring an assistant coach as Tom Moore’s role changes this offseason. Villanova’s Mike Nardi is a leading candidate, sources say.

www.courant.com

Alternate access:
UConn men’s basketball to add assistant coach to Dan Hurley’s staff

 

[jibsey]

Hurley’s quote from that article says it all. Don’t know what we will win from year to year but whatever happens the effort of the coaches and staff will not be in question.

“I’m demanding, so it’s always hard for me to find people to hire. They have to share that same kind of obsession and they can’t be looking for life balance.”

 

[ucp990411]

Hurley’s quote from that article says it all. Don’t know what we will win from year to year but whatever happens the effort of the coaches and staff will not be in question.

“I’m demanding, so it’s always hard for me to find people to hire. They have to share that same kind of obsession and they can’t be looking for life balance.”

The perfect guy to lead our program. Passion can carry you a long way.

 

[Waquoit]

...they can’t be looking for life balance.”

I suppose if this is disclosed upfront, it's not an issue. And from what I remember from Nardi as a player, he seems to be properly unbalanced. As in basketball-lifer, that is.

 

[huskymedic]

Actual Job Posting:

Assistant Men's Basketball Coach (Specialist IIA)

JOB SUMMARY
The University of Connecticut is accepting applications and nominations for a full-time position of Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist and support the Head Men’s Basketball Coach in the organization and administration of all phases of a high major Division I program including practice and game preparation, scouting of opponents, and the evaluation and recruitment of prospective student-athletes; assist in monitoring academic progress and development of student-athletes; and other program duties as assigned by the Head Coach.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree; previous Division I coaching experience; demonstrated experience in the recruitment and development of outstanding student-athletes; working knowledge of the correct application of NCAA regulations; strong commitment to the academic goals of the University; and excellent organizational, teaching, communication and public relations skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Former playing experience; five years of Division I coaching experience; experience in national recruitment of student-athletes; and possesses coaching and student-athlete development philosophies consistent with that of the Division of Athletics and its men’s basketball program.

This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on April 27, 2025.

 

[alexd]

I feel I've got the "excellent organizational, teaching, communication and public relations skills" part covered. Hmmmm.

 

[superjohn]

HuskyWarrior is certainly qualified but he should get the head coaching job.

 

[dennismenace]

Tom is 59 but soon to be 60. Seems young to retire but you never know.

What does he have; 5 rings?