Who will be Alabama's next basketball head coach?

[Marshal Dillon]

If this article is true, Gregg Marshall is the top choice and Shaka Smart is number 2.  Would we really go after VCU's coach on two consecutive searches?

Sources maintain that it is Marshall's job to turn down and that Battle is prepared to make a significant financial commitment to the Shockers head coach, with a contract in the $3.0 to $4.0 million annual salary range. We do not expect serious discussions with Marshall until the conclusion of Witchita State's season. At that time, we expect a decision in a 24-48 hour window.

http://alabama.247sports.com/Bolt/One-name-remains-on-the-top-for-Alabama-coaching-search-36315359

I don't think money will matter to Wichita State, since they will probably match it. He actually makes less than Grant. Does Marshall want to leave, that is the question. Shaka Smart/VCU makes me nervous. I feel better about Archie Miller.


 

[Marshal Dillon]

Shaka Smart might not be available, either. Read the link. Fascinating.

When the coaching carousel started spinning this postseason, it didn’t take long for college basketball fanatics to begin speculating on VCU head coach Shaka Smart’s next move. This has come to be an annual headache for VCU fans, as major programs across the country try to position themselves to lure Smart in with money, prestige, and power. Over the past four years, Smart has turned down offers from UCLA, Minnesota, NC State, Illinois, USC, and now Marquette.

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[Marshal Dillon]

Item of interest. Wichita St. 46 Kansas 36  13:00 left in game



 

[roll tide roll]

I don't think we see any movement before the Championship night in which Duke will end the unbeaten season of Ky. I will give KY. credit they are a great young team and next year they will really be good! RTR!

Interesting pick.

I think Wisconsin has the best shot at beating UK.

Thing is UK will have an entirely different team next year with their one-and-done progression to the NBA.

UNC probably loses tonight without Meeks.

My dark horse is NCState.  

They have been in/could have won every game except that last game v dook in the ACC tourney.  It was a blowout from the tip.

Another year, another NCAA Tournament, another case of Izzo doing more with less.

[ricky023]

I don't think we see any movement before the Championship night in which Duke will end the unbeaten season of Ky. I will give KY. credit they are a great young team and next year they will really be good! RTR!

Another year, another NCAA Tournament, another case of Izzo doing more with less.

He is a great coach. I honestly put him alongside Coach "K" and Bobby Knight. Somehow he does it every year. RTR!

[cbbama99]

I am not necessarily saying that we should go after him, but it should be noted that Steve Lavin is out at St. John's:

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[2Stater]

I am not necessarily saying that we should go after him, but it should be noted that Steve Lavin is out at St. John's:

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I saw that. He brought them back to respectability. Looks like they'd rather have Chris Mullin.
We could do worse than Lavin, IMO.

[Jamos]

It will be very interesting to see CGM's decision because I feel that CNS had a lot to do with what the offer will be to him. I also feel that Terrie and CNS will be the hosts of the Marshalls which can't be bad at all for Alabama. 

[2Stater]

It will be very interesting to see CGM's decision because I feel that CNS had a lot to do with what the offer will be to him. I also feel that Terrie and CNS will be the hosts of the Marshalls which can't be bad at all for Alabama. 

 

[pmull]

I found this report by BOL interesting. You have to think BOL has reliable sources and not just spreading rumors.

While other jobs have/will come open in the hours and days to come (Tennessee being the most recent example), sources continue to indicate to BOL that Alabama is in good position in its quest to land Marshall.

Based on what we're hearing, here are some things to consider for the next 24-48 hours:

* We've heard nothing to change our stance that it is Marshall's job to turn down and that he is the primary candidate.

* Based on feedback we've received, we will not be surprised if Marshall makes a visit to Tuscaloosa in the near future for a final and closer look.

* A final decision by Marshall as it relates to Alabama could be made as early as this weekend. Based on the potential for such a timeframe, the possibility is there for an announcement on Sunday and a press conference on Monday.

* Again, while not set in stone, our sources continue to believe that Alabama is in good shape to land its top target.

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[Jamos]

I agree totally. I think Nick Saban is the architect of the contract being offered and I feel very confident it is the type of contract that will be very very hard to turn down. If CGM can turn down CNS, he is a tougher man than I ever thought.

[2Stater]

I agree totally. I think Nick Saban is the architect of the contract being offered and I feel very confident it is the type of contract that will be very very hard to turn down. If CGM can turn down CNS, he is a tougher dumber man than I ever thought.

FIFY 

[Marshal Dillon]

I found this report by BOL interesting. You have to think BOL has reliable sources and not just spreading rumors.

While other jobs have/will come open in the hours and days to come (Tennessee being the most recent example), sources continue to indicate to BOL that Alabama is in good position in its quest to land Marshall.

Based on what we're hearing, here are some things to consider for the next 24-48 hours:

* We've heard nothing to change our stance that it is Marshall's job to turn down and that he is the primary candidate.

* Based on feedback we've received, we will not be surprised if Marshall makes a visit to Tuscaloosa in the near future for a final and closer look.

* A final decision by Marshall as it relates to Alabama could be made as early as this weekend. Based on the potential for such a timeframe, the possibility is there for an announcement on Sunday and a press conference on Monday.

* Again, while not set in stone, our sources continue to believe that Alabama is in good shape to land its top target.

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[McBaman]

I'd love to be wrong but it's hard for me to imagine that Marshall & family would make a decision as fast at this weekend.  They seem to decide moves as a group and that takes a little time.  Also, he may want to give WSU a chance to respond.

Or...they could be so overwhelmed in a positive way that they see no reason to delay.

I hope the Sabans do spend time with them.  The Saban family made a move to Tuscaloosa and seem to like the place.  T-town is a very nice place to live and I would think hearing that from Ms. Terrie would count for a lot.

[2Stater]

Rick Barnes gone at Texas.

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