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I think FAU might have a Billy Donovan in the making. He has been in some well coached programs.
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Green did right by his son and allowed him to go to a program where he would flourish. Doherty comes in and upgrades the guard position, puts Mctyre on the bench where he clearly belonged & Watson flunks out, and winds up with a few more wins and a $600 K job.
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As of now, the two names that I've heard that interest me most are Rex and Van Gundy(who may or may not be interested in the job). Rex because he seems like he really wants to be here and see this thing through. Van Gundy because he does bring a higher profile and is an excellent basketball coach. I can't wait to see where this goes.
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I believe that Rex Walters is the best coach for the job. He was a great player and comes very very highly recommended. I understand Angelos should look into other candidates, but he would be a fool it he doesn't hire Walters for the job. He was a superstar in college and a ton of abililty to coach and take this team to the next level. What's another "big hire" going to get us?…another Sidney Green? He was our first big hire and we all know the number of Wins and Losses and Losses and Losses he had.
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RhodeIslandOwl said
I'm not sold on an NBA coach. I believe there is less coaching in the NBA than college and having Shaq makes things a little easier in the win column. Was Van Gundy ever a head coach besides with the Heat?
I believe that Rex Walters is the best coach for the job. He was a great player and comes very very highly recommended. I understand Angelos should look into other candidates, but he would be a fool it he doesn't hire Walters for the job. He was a superstar in college and a ton of abililty to coach and take this team to the next level. What's another "big hire" going to get us?…another Sidney Green? He was our first big hire and we all know the number of Wins and Losses and Losses and Losses he had.
Van Gundy was a college head coach prior to joining the Heat at Wisconsin. He was the coach for the Badgers when Michael Finley was there. He has college experience and recently took a job as an adviser to the St. Thomas University basketball program who is bringing back a team. So that shows he is still interested in the college game. He could have had any number of pro jobs, but has chosen to stay in the area and be close to family. He is a very good coach with an excellent knowledge of the game.
You are wrong when you say his success was due to having Shaq. The year before the Shaq trade, he lead a very young team to the 2nd round of the NBA playoffs after Riley stepped down 4 days before the season. He is a good candidate because he is high profile, popular in the community, and is a local guy that would most likely stick around. That said, I don't even know for certain that he is interested in the job. I would have no problem at all with Rex being named head coach, but they should explore all possibilities first.
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