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Post by Gundo on Mar 16, 2021 16:57:18 GMT -8
All of the Las Vegas press and Twitter. www.reviewjournal.com/sports/unlv/unlv-basketball/unlv-coach-t-j-otzelberger-headed-for-iowa-state-2305680/The past two seasons, Iowa State was a combined 14-42 overall and 5-31 in the Big 12. This year 2-22 and 0-18 in the league. Otzelberger did sign a talented recruiting class that included former Bishop Gorman point guard Zaon Collins and four-star wing Arthur Kaluma. UNLV dropped the 4-star Collins after a fatal car crash, and alleged DUI. Kaluma is a top 50 player with Syracuse, Oklahoma, Arizona State, Texas, Arkansas, Southern California, Texas A&M and Kansas were his other finalists. |
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Post by mySTRAS on Mar 16, 2021 17:02:34 GMT -8
Ouch!
Already lost Zaon Collins (at least for next year and probably for good)... is Kaluma next (or Bryce Hamilton)?
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Post by Gundo on Mar 16, 2021 17:21:44 GMT -8
The Show always something to say. Typically, right on even though the truth hurts. Sorry Rebs, another year of looking to the past and not the future.
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Post by PAC12 Aztec on Mar 16, 2021 17:27:04 GMT -8
He couldn't beat the Aztecs so he has to get out while he is still in demand and valued. Besides, he will probably get a much nicer pay raise. Not sure of his affiliation with Iowa State so I need to look it up. It will be interesting to see what he can do there. The good news is he can only improve and make the program better as they seem to have hit rock bottom.
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Post by RiffelBooks on Mar 16, 2021 17:38:49 GMT -8
Too bad for UNLV. The conference needs the Rebels to be good in hoops, or anything for that matter.
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Post by sdsu2000 on Mar 16, 2021 17:45:18 GMT -8
Word is UNLV asked him to move on because their fans feel they can land Roy Williams.
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Post by Frantic on Mar 16, 2021 17:55:48 GMT -8
He couldn't beat the Aztecs so he has to get out while he is still in demand and valued. Besides, he will probably get a much nicer pay raise. Not sure of his affiliation with Iowa State so I need to look it up. It will be interesting to see what he can do there. The good news is he can only improve and make the program better as they seem to have hit rock bottom. I follow the Clones. It's no surprise Steve Prohm is out - he ran that program into the ground after Fred Hoiberg left for the NBA. Otzelberger was Fred Hoiberg's top assistant and recruiter. Otzelberger left for South Dakota State after Prohm was hired. Many Cyclone fans wanted Otzelberger to take over for Hoiberg, and now they get their wish. |
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Post by Fishn'Aztec on Mar 16, 2021 18:02:35 GMT -8
It's domino season!
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Post by Boise Aztec on Mar 16, 2021 18:04:41 GMT -8
The good news for UNLV is that they can start their hire early and will have a pretty full cycle to land a new coach.
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Post by Den60 on Mar 16, 2021 18:20:40 GMT -8
Wow, UNLV is starting to look like a clusterf**k. I'm not sure any decent coach would consider it to be a good gig.
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Post by jdaztec on Mar 16, 2021 18:23:40 GMT -8
Would like to see UNLV really make an effort to land a top quality coach and put (legal) resources behind program. As many have said UNLV is our natural partner to be picked up in Conference realignment.
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Post by PAC12 Aztec on Mar 16, 2021 18:33:26 GMT -8
The good news for UNLV is that they can start their hire early and will have a pretty full cycle to land a new coach. They have actually done a good job with identifying good coaches the last couple of times. I think they have a good eye for coaching talent. Unfortunately, Chris and TJ found greener pastures at other bigger schools. I agree with the other psoter they need to put some language in the contract stipulating the coach is there for a minimum 3-4 years or incur heavy penalties (John Wick reference). |
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Post by tecsonthebeach on Mar 16, 2021 18:48:44 GMT -8
Following the MWC year after year, you tend to at least keep an eye on UNLV. From following the Vegas college basketball media over time, I was under the impression Otzelberger commanded respect from his team and was headed in the right direction.
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Post by aztecalum on Mar 16, 2021 19:14:14 GMT -8
should have never fired Menzies, he was building something.
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Post by survalli on Mar 16, 2021 20:07:15 GMT -8
should have never fired Menzies, he was building something. they need a "Vegas" attraction |
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Post by 94sdsu on Mar 16, 2021 20:33:52 GMT -8
They should hire Rick Pitino....talk about a perfect city for him! They’d be a match made in heaven!
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Post by sleepy on Mar 16, 2021 20:39:04 GMT -8
They should hire Rick Pitino....talk about a perfect city for him! They’d be a match made in heaven! This. Exactly. A much better fit than the Hobos (who should grab Miles). |
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Post by johneaztec on Mar 16, 2021 20:45:22 GMT -8
They should hire Rick Pitino....talk about a perfect city for him! They’d be a match made in heaven! I could see this happening. |
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Post by aztecnails on Mar 16, 2021 20:50:09 GMT -8
News is Pitino got hired at new mexico.
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Post by standiego on Mar 16, 2021 21:51:29 GMT -8
Am surprised that Minnesota did not try to get T.J - definitely knows the Midwest area
Think most people expected T. J to use the UNLV job as springboard to a P5 offer
yes UNLV is a very interesting place to coach but it is still in the MW - a mid major conference
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