Kim Caldwell (Rookie Coach of the Year-WBCA) is named Head Coach of Iconic Lady Vols WBB

[BigOrangeTrain]

I think whomever is hired, a portion of this fan base is gonna complain and admonish Danny White.

 

[Hooper22]

I don’t think anyone really knows, lol

You’re 100% correct. I’ve enjoyed your input throughout the 237 pages of this. This is exactly how DW plays the game . The fact Caldwell is mentioned so much shows she’s nowhere near contention

 

[turbovol]

I’ve been fairly impressed with her recruiting as of late.

Credit to her for getting Watkins, but the kid is from LA. Three quarters of the Southern Cal roster is from California. Gottlieb has a strong background, but I think she'd find recruiting a bit tougher and more competitive on this side of the Mississippi River, no?

 

[OrangeInKy]

I think whomever is hired, a portion of this fan base is gonna complain and admonish Danny White.

I can’t imagine this happening. In my experience, us fans are all unanimous in our opinions about these things, and strive for an environment of harmony and love.

 

[OrangeInKy]

Final 4 at Cal, Elite 8 this year, elite recruiter (has #1 freshman this year) and #1 recruiting class for 2024. Was assistant coach in NBA. Considered one of the top minds in the game right now.

Yeah, but other than all of that winning and excellent recruiting….

 

[Volstylexx]

Yeah, but other than all of that winning and excellent recruiting….

I think the west coach gig has kept a lot of folks from really seeing and knowing her. What she did at Cal was remarkable. Then she helped get the Cavs back to the playoffs in the post-Lebron era. Went back to USC and rebuilt that program. Smart coach (went to Dartmouth). She’ll win a title somewhere within the next 5-6 years, imo.

 

[Ratvol]

I think whomever is hired, a portion of this fan base is gonna complain and admonish Danny White.

Yep. Whiners gonna whine. Makes these boards so much fun when they do.

 

[brittannica]

Credit to her for getting Watkins, but the kid is from LA. Three quarters of the Southern Cal roster is from California. Gottlieb has a strong background, but I think she'd find recruiting a bit tougher and more competitive on this side of the Mississippi River, no?

Completely agree.

 

[VolFuture]

Steven Pearl it is!

Woooo fire up the pressers! Let’s gooooooooo

 

[Volstylexx]

Credit to her for getting Watkins, but the kid is from LA. Three quarters of the Southern Cal roster is from California. Gottlieb has a strong background, but I think she'd find recruiting a bit tougher and more competitive on this side of the Mississippi River, no?

NIL enters the chat.

I think it changes the game for whoever is the next coach.

 

[OrangeInKy]

I think the west coach gig has kept a lot of folks from really seeing and knowing her. What she did at Cal was remarkable. Then she helped get the Cavs back to the playoffs in the post-Lebron era. Went back to USC and rebuilt that program. Smart coach (went to Dartmouth). She’ll win a title somewhere within the next 5-6 years, imo.

Dartmouth was my safety school. I got into my top choice after the 3rd try, so it didn’t come to that. Pellissippi State pride.

 

[Volstylexx]

Dartmouth was my safety school. I got into my too choice after the 3rd try, so it didn’t come to that. Pellissippi State pride.

 

[Ovol]

What I have learned today
1) Its Hammond or Gottlieb
2) Its Stephens from Marshall
3) we have been turned down multiple times by our top 3 candidates
4) we have an agreement with one of our top 3 candidates.
5) Dawn is probably gonna be the first corch in the SEC to try to play Trans.

 

[OrangeInKy]

What I have learned today
1) Its Hammond or Gottlieb
2) Its Stephens from Marshall
3) we have been turned down multiple times by our top 3 candidates
4) we have an agreement with one of our top 3 candidates.
5) Dawn is probably gonna be the first corch in the SEC to try to play Trans.

Accurate.

 

[Ratvol]

Credit to her for getting Watkins, but the kid is from LA. Three quarters of the Southern Cal roster is from California. Gottlieb has a strong background, but I think she'd find recruiting a bit tougher and more competitive on this side of the Mississippi River, no?

Depends on NIL. Players are being bought and sold daily.

 

[Volstylexx]

What I have learned today
1) Its Hammond or Gottlieb
2) Its Stephens from Marshall
3) we have been turned down multiple times by our top 3 candidates
4) we have an agreement with one of our top 3 candidates.
5) Dawn is probably gonna be the first corch in the SEC to try to play Trans.

Add Baseball Vols grandslam to the list

 

[volman128]

She also employed a lot of negative recruiting against Tennessee — and Summitt — back in the 2000s. Never forgotten that. Will never forget it.

It wasn’t the negative recruiting as much as it was illegal.

 

[OrangeInKy]

Close, but he's Serbian lol

But he thinks he’s Slovenian

 

[lilesrt]

What I have learned today
1) Its Hammond or Gottlieb
2) Its Stephens from Marshall
3) we have been turned down multiple times by our top 3 candidates
4) we have an agreement with one of our top 3 candidates.
5) Dawn is probably gonna be the first corch in the SEC to try to play Trans.

Why I love this forum. My crazy is right at home. Cheers!

 

[AngryButchJones]

I remember now why I hate forums and took a break from here for several years lol

 

[creekdipper]

And I believe there are always courtesy interviews.

With a small chocolate.

 

[Mafiaboss]

With a small chocolate.

On the hotel pillow.

 

[BarrythesnoUT]

Dave Hooker saying Hammon and Gottlieb are the the top two names he’s hearing.

Holy **** if true.

 

[Ratvol]

I remember now why I hate forums and took a break from here for several years lol

Don’t leave now. This is getting good.

 

[BarrythesnoUT]

Holy **** if true.

Also… I want to take Gottlieb just to stick it to USC for reasons.