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**jAZ** · 04-01-2009, 09:44 PM

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=4035206

Updated: April 1, 2009, 10:39 PM ET
Report: Floyd to take Arizona jobComment Email Print Share ESPN.com news services

Tim Floyd will be named basketball coach at Arizona, Mark Asher of Sports 620 KTAR, ESPN's radio affiliate in Phoenix, is reporting according to multiple sources.

Floyd is meeting tonight with Arizona athletic director Jim Livengood to work out the final details of the deal and an announcement is expected Thursday, according to sources.

Floyd, 55, has spent the last four seasons at USC with an 85-50 record. He led the Trojans to three NCAA tournament appearances -- including the Sweet 16 in 2007.

Floyd previously coached in the NBA with the Chicago Bulls in 1999-2002 and the New Orleans Hornets in 2004.

He was also the head coach at Iowa State, New Orleans and Idaho.

Lute Olson retired as coach at Arizona prior to the start of the season. Arizona advanced to the Sweet 16 with interim coach Russ Pennell.

He likely brings with him 5-star center Renardo Sidney and 4-star SF Solomon Hill for 2009. That's huge since we don't really have any real 2009 commits with all of Lute's mess and our 3 best players likely gone to the NBA.

**Reaper16** · 04-01-2009, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultra Peanut

Speaking of awesome recruiters--Why you gotsta preempt me allatime

Good to see that I'm not crazy for liking that possibility.

Ultra Peanut · 04-01-2009, 10:46 PM

Drew('s guys) actually contacted Memphis, rather than the other way around. So it's like, there's your baseline.

**Reaper16** · 04-01-2009, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultra Peanut

Drew('s guys) actually contacted Memphis, rather than the other way around. So it's like, there's your baseline.

Question: In your estimation, is R.C. a moron?

Ultra Peanut · 04-01-2009, 10:51 PM

**** yes. RC may not be the most inept AD in the universe, but he's trying. He lowballed Cal again when he initially came back with Kentucky's offer. AFTER the NC State experience.

Thankfully, the adults have taken over now. He's hopefully in his room watching Spongebob.

**Reaper16** · 04-01-2009, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultra Peanut

**** yes.

He sure seems like it to me. I keep seeing the dumbest rumors floating around, but Drew has to contact them? /sigh

**Skip Towne** · 04-01-2009, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

LOL. Garbage basketball coach.

I gotta trust Saul on this. He knows a garbage coach when he sees one. KSU has/ had a bunch of them.

veist · 04-02-2009, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Ultra Peanut

**** yes. RC may not be the most inept AD in the universe, but he's trying. He lowballed Cal again when he initially came back with Kentucky's offer. AFTER the NC State experience.

Thankfully, the adults have taken over now. He's hopefully in his room watching Spongebob.

Gave him the Dawkins treatment?

KC_Connection · 04-02-2009, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Ultra Peanut

Yes. Like, really yes.

Frank Martin, the angry coach.

**jAZ** · 04-02-2009, 05:09 AM

But wait, there's more!

Floyd left town yesterday without a signed contract. No PC is scheduled, yet. Because....

.... wait for it...

... Memphis is trying to make a last minute play for Floyd.

And the real pisser is that Dixon could go to USC if Floyd leaves.

Coach · 04-02-2009, 05:13 AM

I wonder why you want to leave USC for Arizona? Not a slam or anything, just curiousity got the best out of me.....

WilliamTheIrish · 04-02-2009, 05:19 AM

Money. Might be easier to venue to recruit to. But Floys has never had a problem recruiting wherever he goes.
Although, while I love Tucson, it's not as beautiful (to me) as the Phoenix, Glendale, Peoria, area.

Coach · 04-02-2009, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by WilliamTheIrish

Money. Might be easier to venue to recruit to. But Floys has never had a problem recruiting wherever he goes.
Although, while I love Tucson, it's not as beautiful (to me) as the Phoenix, Glendale, Peoria, area.

Sure, it's all about the money, and I can see that. However, you're leaving LA to Tucson, and not to mention that, IMHO, expectations are much more higher in Arizona than it is in SC, since Arizona has won a NC under Olsen.

**jAZ** · 04-02-2009, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Coach

I wonder why you want to leave USC for Arizona? Not a slam or anything, just curiousity got the best out of me.....

Well, at the moment, I don't know that he wants to. However, I guess he was Lute's pick to replace him as far back as 1997. He's always had a strong interest in the job.

**jAZ** · 04-02-2009, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by WilliamTheIrish

Money. Might be easier to venue to recruit to. But Floys has never had a problem recruiting wherever he goes.
Although, while I love Tucson, it's not as beautiful (to me) as the Phoenix, Glendale, Peoria, area.

True, that's largely based on Phoeinx's massive waste of water the state doesn't have.

WilliamTheIrish · 04-02-2009, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by jAZ

True, that's largely based on Phoeinx's massive waste of water the state doesn't have.

I don't know if that's it or not. I just seems like the city is more asthetically pleasing to the eye. I was there for spring training and went to Tucson for a game between the Royals and D-backs. Tucson just seemed kinda dirty.

I liked it so much in the Phoenix area, that I'm considering a permanent move.

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jAZ Supporter Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Tucson, AZ Casino cash: $9817493	Arizona lands Calipari's Mini-Me? http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=4035206 Updated: April 1, 2009, 10:39 PM ET Report: Floyd to take Arizona jobComment Email Print Share ESPN.com news services Tim Floyd will be named basketball coach at Arizona, Mark Asher of Sports 620 KTAR, ESPN's radio affiliate in Phoenix, is reporting according to multiple sources. Floyd is meeting tonight with Arizona athletic director Jim Livengood to work out the final details of the deal and an announcement is expected Thursday, according to sources. Floyd, 55, has spent the last four seasons at USC with an 85-50 record. He led the Trojans to three NCAA tournament appearances -- including the Sweet 16 in 2007. Floyd previously coached in the NBA with the Chicago Bulls in 1999-2002 and the New Orleans Hornets in 2004. He was also the head coach at Iowa State, New Orleans and Idaho. Lute Olson retired as coach at Arizona prior to the start of the season. Arizona advanced to the Sweet 16 with interim coach Russ Pennell. He likely brings with him 5-star center Renardo Sidney and 4-star SF Solomon Hill for 2009. That's huge since we don't really have any real 2009 commits with all of Lute's mess and our 3 best players likely gone to the NBA.
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