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DrumNFeather · 06-01-2007, 12:47 PM

Old news by now, but I think this is a good move. Donovan didn't just jump at the first NBA job that became available (Memphis). He's actually walking in to a pretty good situation in Orlando and with Grant Hill coming off the books this year, the Magic might have some wiggle room to get some more pieces to go around Dwight Howard.

DrumNFeather · 06-01-2007, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Cali Coug

He will be paid a fortune and stay in Florida, but I don't think he will be successful in the NBA. Even if he isn't, he will be paid a fortune and stay in Florida.

Too bad for Florida. Where do they look now?

One name I heard was Anthony Grant, the VCU coach that was a Florida assistant...but I wonder if he's not big enough a name.

These kind of situations are win/wins for guys like Pitino, Calapari and now Donovan...even if he gets fired he has a bunch of money, and will likely be a candidate for any top job in College should he choose to come back.

cougjunkie · 06-01-2007, 03:31 PM

Florida will draw a big name coach, Machen will have nothing less.

I read that Mark Few is on the short list.

UteStar · 06-01-2007, 03:44 PM

This will be an interesting domino effect again in college basketball. If Few is the one that gets the job, it will not have huge ripples in that Gonzaga would probably get an up and comer but not a real big name. If it is a coach from a big conference, it will be interesting.

If Few goes, look for Giacolleti to get the job...totally kidding.

DrumNFeather · 06-01-2007, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by UteStar

This will be an interesting domino effect again in college basketball. If Few is the one that gets the job, it will not have huge ripples in that Gonzaga would probably get an up and comer but not a real big name. If it is a coach from a big conference, it will be interesting.

If Few goes, look for Giacolleti to get the job...totally kidding.

That would be interesting...

I know you are kidding, but I wonder who would be on Gonzaga's short list.

cougjunkie · 06-01-2007, 04:06 PM

ESPN just mentioned Villanovas Jay Wright as well.

DrumNFeather · 06-01-2007, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by cougjunkie

ESPN just mentioned Villanovas Jay Wright as well.

A few weeks ago ESPN mentioned that the top assistant at Syracuse would take over for Boeheim when he retires/leaves...would that be a good match? Boeheim to Florida?

UteStar · 06-01-2007, 04:15 PM

Bill Grier, the assistant that just left Few's staff to take the San Diego job, would have been first in line. If Few leaves, he will be kicking himself for leaving about 3 months too early.

If Gonzaga does not promote from within, it will be interesting to see who they go after. A small school, not a real attractive city...but a nice 10 year run. It will be interesting.

cougjunkie · 06-01-2007, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by DrumNFeather

A few weeks ago ESPN mentioned that the top assistant at Syracuse would take over for Boeheim when he retires/leaves...would that be a good match? Boeheim to Florida?

I think so, he is a high profile coach, and he is close to retirement, he would could make one last run at Florida before hanging it up.

By the way doesnt this pretty much guarantee that Vince Carter ends up in Orlando next year?

il Padrino Ute · 06-01-2007, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Cali Coug

He will be paid a fortune and stay in Florida, but I don't think he will be successful in the NBA. Even if he isn't, he will be paid a fortune and stay in Florida.

Too bad for Florida. Where do they look now?

Too bad for Florida? Too bad that a coach said he'd be back then bolts for greener pastures?

No way. That is called karma.

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DrumNFeather Active LDS Ute Fan Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nantucket : ) Posts: 2,566	Billy Donovan to Orlando Old news by now, but I think this is a good move. Donovan didn't just jump at the first NBA job that became available (Memphis). He's actually walking in to a pretty good situation in Orlando and with Grant Hill coming off the books this year, the Magic might have some wiggle room to get some more pieces to go around Dwight Howard. __________________ "It's not like we played the school of the blind out there." - Brian Johnson. Last edited by DrumNFeather; 06-01-2007 at 01:15 PM.

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UteStar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,817	This will be an interesting domino effect again in college basketball. If Few is the one that gets the job, it will not have huge ripples in that Gonzaga would probably get an up and comer but not a real big name. If it is a coach from a big conference, it will be interesting. If Few goes, look for Giacolleti to get the job...totally kidding.

06-01-2007, 04:15 PM	#8
UteStar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,817	Bill Grier, the assistant that just left Few's staff to take the San Diego job, would have been first in line. If Few leaves, he will be kicking himself for leaving about 3 months too early. If Gonzaga does not promote from within, it will be interesting to see who they go after. A small school, not a real attractive city...but a nice 10 year run. It will be interesting.