SWedd523 wrote:Not really sure how I feel about the possible Martin hire. I haven't been a fan of his as a coach, but like that he's got that "play well or I'll stab you with a fork" mentality.
I've seen too many of the basketball players waltz around like they're the most amazing thing in the world the day after getting beat by 15 (again). I want to see how many leave the school after Martin puts one in place.
Well considering we had three (I think) guys leave this year, how worse can he do? Two of them have played well for their new schools too. At the worst, we're going to have an upgrade from Ellington. Horn relied too much on a terrible shooter that's obviously committed to playing football.
He has some good pieces to work with. Damien Leonard should be a better Bill Walker. Find a legit big guy and get this year's underachievers back on track (I'm looking at you Lakeem) and there's no reason why we can't do NIT next year.
The "report" is that Martin was #1 but we really wanted Tommy Amaker. Marshall's name was thrown around but wasn't considered (apparently the college didn't think he would be a good fit) and I heard Tubby Smith too.
Should have hired Larry Brown for the lulz.
