I am concerned about Big 12 Basketball

Alec R · 11-15-2007, 08:43 AM

Can't keep the coaches.

With the SEC and ACC having more traditional basketball schools than the Big 12, its tough to keep coaches here. Take Gillespie for example. He turned A&M around and the moment Kentucky opened up he bolted, no questions asked.

Roy bounced for NC from KU for cryin out loud.

OkSU lost Eddie and its pretty clear Sean is no where near the coach that his dad was. Rick Barnes sucks as a coach. He pretty much single handedly killed any chance UT had at winning even with Durant last year.

I think Huggins left too right? I cant remember. Until the Big 12 schools realize that they need to hire and KEEP big time coaches (which means over paying because traditional schools like UCLA, UNC, UK, etc can entice anyone if there is an opening even if it is for lesser money) who are also great recruiters. If A&M really wanted to keep competing, they would have kept Gillespie.

Also, keep in mind that the other conferences get rated higher mostly because of history. UNC almost lost to Davidson last night but that wont change the media's mind that UNC is the best in the land and that the ACC and Big East are awesome conferences (even though they are probably a bit overrated).

Besides, none of that matters. KU is the only school that mattes

kcfan82 · 11-15-2007, 08:45 AM

The Big XII is still working in alot of new coaches, I expect this conference to be alot better after the regular season.

Probably only 4-5 teams in the tourney this year though.

11-15-2007, 08:43 AM	#1
Alec R Jayhawker Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Colorado Casino cash: $10004900	Can't keep the coaches. With the SEC and ACC having more traditional basketball schools than the Big 12, its tough to keep coaches here. Take Gillespie for example. He turned A&M around and the moment Kentucky opened up he bolted, no questions asked. Roy bounced for NC from KU for cryin out loud. OkSU lost Eddie and its pretty clear Sean is no where near the coach that his dad was. Rick Barnes sucks as a coach. He pretty much single handedly killed any chance UT had at winning even with Durant last year. I think Huggins left too right? I cant remember. Until the Big 12 schools realize that they need to hire and KEEP big time coaches (which means over paying because traditional schools like UCLA, UNC, UK, etc can entice anyone if there is an opening even if it is for lesser money) who are also great recruiters. If A&M really wanted to keep competing, they would have kept Gillespie. Also, keep in mind that the other conferences get rated higher mostly because of history. UNC almost lost to Davidson last night but that wont change the media's mind that UNC is the best in the land and that the ACC and Big East are awesome conferences (even though they are probably a bit overrated). Besides, none of that matters. KU is the only school that mattes __________________ Why do today what you can put off until tomorrow?
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11-15-2007, 08:45 AM	#2
kcfan82 Starter Join Date: May 2007 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $10004900	The Big XII is still working in alot of new coaches, I expect this conference to be alot better after the regular season. Probably only 4-5 teams in the tourney this year though.
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