Scott Drew?

[shadow force]

Bob Valvano: The people that I have talked to that seem to think maybe Louisville can get some traction with would surprise you- I think. I have a mutual friend who told me that he thinks if you talked, Scott Drew would listen. And I think that would be a grand slam.


If UofL truly has a legit shot at bringing Scott Drew here from Baylor then I hope they do it. I've said before that I didn't see any coach that has won a title at their current school coming here, but this would be as much of a homerun hire as possible right now.

I would take Drew over Muss, Payne, etc. But maybe Valvano and his sources are full of crap so who knows.

 

[TheRealVille]

It would make sense Drew willing to leave Baylor despite him winning the title last season. It's just not a basketball place. Football will always rule in Texas.

Now coming to this clusterf#&k would be a big risk but I think with the facilities and the tradition, I believe he knows he could be the 3rd hall of fame coach at Louisville.

Now the cost of hiring him would seem to be a non starter but you never know.

 

[KerryRhodes]

Scott drew
John drew
Mike drew
Drew drew.

I dont care, anyone but kenny payne

 

[Knucklehank1]

Bob Valvano: The people that I have talked to that seem to think maybe Louisville can get some traction with would surprise you- I think. I have a mutual friend who told me that he thinks if you talked, Scott Drew would listen. And I think that would be a grand slam.


If UofL truly has a legit shot at bringing Scott Drew here from Baylor then I hope they do it. I've said before that I didn't see any coach that has won a title at their current school coming here, but this would be as much of a homerun hire as possible right now.

I would take Drew over Muss, Payne, etc. But maybe Valvano and his sources are full of crap so who knows.

Valvano does have good contacts in the Big 12 - he has worked many a Big 12 game for ESPN. In particular he is tight with Fran Frischilla who is very tied into the Big 12. I think there is some merit to his comments.

 

[Thecycle27]

Scott Drew is a no brainer, but in a search that has had zero leaks odd Drew name was thrown out there. Sounds like Drew is using Bob to pressure Baylor or put them on notice.

 

[achilles992000]

if we got Scott Drew, i would jump up and down for days with happiness.

 

[TheRealVille]

Scott Drew is a no brainer, but in a search that has had zero leaks odd Drew name was thrown out there. Sounds like Drew is using Bob to pressure Baylor or put them on notice.

Probably what this is. Just like Pearl did with Auburn. Louisville basketball is at rock bottom but has enough gravitas as a traditional power to be used as a lure for successful young coaches to get bigger contracts.

Hopefully one of them does take the job because if Kenny Payne or any other person with none to little head coaching experience is hired, positive levels with the fans will continue to wane. I have nothing against Payne other than his hiring would not be a serious attempt to get back to top level hoops.

It's wishful thinking and something a big time program wouldn't do, unless the former player has been an assistant for UofL for a good while. Louisville should be able to hire a successful head coach who wants to be here. If not, then the program is on its way to being another elite program that fades like Indiana, Georgetown and UConn.

Unless of course Payne is the exception and becomes a top level head coach who maintains the elite status that Cards hoops has been since the 1980's? It's possible I guess.

 

[bigloucards]

Now coming to this clusterf#&k would be a big risk but I think with the facilities and the tradition, I believe he knows he could be the 3rd hall of fame coach at Louisville.

The situation here @ UofL pales in comparison to the MURDER situation that he took over @ Baylor 😵

 

[PushupMan]

It’s Drew Carey that’s interested. He’s about to get canned from The Price Is Right….

 

[Thecycle27]

We have seen 1 big time coach leave the Big 12 because of the move to SEC. It really does make sense for him to leave Baylor now. Rebuilding programs is exciting and if done well extremely rewarding. He just maybe ready for a new challenge. He turns Louisville around he is king at a Top 10 program. His ego and pocket book are saying hell yes that. His heart and soul may love Baylor and his players.

The longer the search goes on will tell us if he is a viable candidate. If it is Payne he will be hired pretty close to the end of the season. All the other options could be late March.

 

[indaville]

It took Drew 7 years at Baylor to reach the tournament 1 time he would be fired twice here for that. People can’t talk out of one side of their mouth and say you can turn around a basketball team quickly and then totally ignore his almost decade of incompetence. I don’t care that it’s Baylor. No thank you.

 

[bigloucards]

A murder, drug dealing, not reporting a failed drug test, former HC paying 2 players full tuition(1 of which was the drug dealer),assistant coaches paying for recruits visits, and lying about it scandal ! 5 of their top players transferring, reduced scholarships, reducing the amount of recruiting visits for 3 seasons, barring them from playing non conference games for a season, HC, and 2 top assistants being fired! You don’t think that would hinder a new HC and his process? Did I mention a murder? John Wooden himself would’ve struggled throughout that!

 

[TheRealVille]

It took Drew 7 years at Baylor to reach the tournament 1 time he would be fired twice here for that. People can’t talk out of one side of their mouth and say you can turn around a basketball team quickly and then totally ignore his almost decade of incompetence. I don’t care that it’s Baylor. No thank you.

Jay Wright was 52 and 46 his first three years at Villanova missing the tournament. Would he have survived that here? Is that incompetence to you? Would you have said no thank you to him?

There are scores of great coaches who struggled at the start of their power conference schools so Scott Drew is no exception. The guy turned a basketball nobody into a top program and he did it without the one and dones. Doesn't matter it took 7 seasons at Baylor University.

Truth is any coach could come here and fail like Mack did. The times have changed, the game has changed. Nobody saw Mack failing like this. Anybody can fail. Scott Drew is as good a coach Louisville can expect to hire.

 

[KozmasAgain]

The thing I don’t get if it is KP why haven’t they pulled the trigger? It is not like he is coaching at another college and they have to wait for the season to be over. If it is him wouldn’t you have already hired him so he could get a head start on the recruiting trail? Personally I hope it is not KP because I think we need a home run hire or we could end up like Indiana and disappearing for years to come. I really don’t think KO is a home run hire.

 

[TheRealVille]

The thing I don’t get if it is KP why haven’t they pulled the trigger? It is not like he is coaching at another college and they have to wait for the season to be over. If it is him wouldn’t you have already hired him so he could get a head start on the recruiting trail? Personally I hope it is not KP because I think we need a home run hire or we could end up like Indiana and disappearing for years to come. I really don’t think KO is a home run hire.

It's so obvious Payne would be a desperate hiring. A lot of assumptions are being made about his future success with absolutely nothing but crossed fingers.

If the University of Louisville in 2022 cannot hire a established, proven winning coach, they're no longer a blueblood program. It's a massive gamble to hire Kenny Payne. There's simply no doubt about it.

 

[Thecycle27]

They just hired a proven coach 4 years ago that worked out great. The truth is it is a crap shoot. Aren’t we going to be crossing our fingers with basically whoever is hired?

Define proven?

 

[TheRealVille]

They just hired a proven coach 4 years ago that worked out great. The truth is it is a crap shoot. Aren’t we going to be crossing our fingers with basically whoever is hired?

Define proven?

Pretty much. But hiring someone who never has been a head coach is in my opinion the worst option. A proven coach at least to me is defined as a head coach who has won enough to be impressive. Chris Mack fell in that definition but as we know, it doesn't guarantee anything. Scott Drew could come here and fail as well, but he's proven he can build a program from nothing to a national champion.

 

[nccardfan]

Scott drew
John drew
Mike drew
Drew drew.

I dont care, anyone but kenny payne

Drew Carey?

 

[nccardfan]

The thing I don’t get if it is KP why haven’t they pulled the trigger? It is not like he is coaching at another college and they have to wait for the season to be over. If it is him wouldn’t you have already hired him so he could get a head start on the recruiting trail? Personally I hope it is not KP because I think we need a home run hire or we could end up like Indiana and disappearing for years to come. I really don’t think KO is a home run hire.

Definitely agree that if it is KP, we have wasted 1-2 months where he could have gotten familiar with current roster and future recruits.

 

[Birdie King]

Please, please, please let it be SCOTT DREW !!! 🙏

 

[indaville]

Jay Wright was 52 and 46 his first three years at Villanova missing the tournament. Would he have survived that here? Is that incompetence to you? Would you have said no thank you to him?

There are scores of great coaches who struggled at the start of their power conference schools so Scott Drew is no exception. The guy turned a basketball nobody into a top program and he did it without the one and dones. Doesn't matter it took 7 seasons at Baylor University.

Truth is any coach could come here and fail like Mack did. The times have changed, the game has changed. Nobody saw Mack failing like this. Anybody can fail. Scott Drew is as good a coach Louisville can expect to hire.

3 years vs 7 is a big difference yes he would have survived here Mack just did. This fan base would give nobody 7 years to turn this around.

 

[bigloucards]

3 years vs 7 is a big difference yes he would have survived here Mack just did. This fan base would give nobody 7 years to turn this around.

Have you seen what S.Drew had to deal with at Baylor? Just a snippet on my above post !🔝🔝

 

[glassmanJ]

drew mussleman or enfield

 

[indaville]

Have you seen what S.Drew had to deal with at Baylor? Just a snippet on my above post !🔝🔝

I’m not saying he’s not a good coach I just don’t want him here. Bob Valvano has sucked you all in.

 

[bigloucards]

I’m not saying he’s not a good coach I just don’t want him here. Bob Valvano has sucked you all in.

I don’t listen to Valvano, and haven’t for years,! I think Drew would be a great get because he has proven to be a winner, and I like the fast pace that his teams play with. Recruits nowadays love the fast paced game they like to get out there and run! I’m not sure if UofL can afford to spend the money to get him away from Baylor though! I just really hope that UofL hires a coach that is willing to coach the fast pace!

 

[indaville]

I don’t listen to Valvano, and haven’t for years,! I think Drew would be a great get because he has proven to be a winner, and I like the fast pace that his teams play with. Recruits nowadays love the fast paced game they like to get out there and run! I’m not sure if UofL can afford to spend the money to get him away from Baylor though! I just really hope that UofL hires a coach that is willing to coach the fast pace!

I agree with Denny Crum they need to hire KP get DJ and a bunch of good players it’s more about the Jimmy’s and the Joes. Crum once said I wasn’t a good coach till I got good players. And Kenny has connections everywhere and he wants the job and nobody wants to curb stomp UK more than him. And he develops players unlike the last guy who seemed to make them worse.

 

[Birdie King]

I agree with Denny Crum they need to hire KP get DJ and a bunch of good players it’s more about the Jimmy’s and the Joes. Crum once said I wasn’t a good coach till I got good players. And Kenny has connections everywhere and he wants the job and nobody wants to curb stomp UK more than him. And he develops players unlike the last guy who seemed to make them worse.

Geez, man get a grip. Did you proof read before you posted this ? 🙄

 

[bigloucards]

I agree with Denny Crum they need to hire KP get DJ and a bunch of good players it’s more about the Jimmy’s and the Joes. Crum once said I wasn’t a good coach till I got good players. And Kenny has connections everywhere and he wants the job and nobody wants to curb stomp UK more than him. And he develops players unlike the last guy who seemed to make them worse.

If KP is the man that can get the horses to get out there and run effectively then I’m all for it!

 

[Thecycle27]

If KP is the man that can get the horses to get out there and run effectively then I’m all for it!

That is the million dollar question. His entire interview or vetting is detailing how he will recruit. Rick P didn’t recruit like gang buster but he coached around that until he landed kids. I am not Kenny has that luxury.

We will know next week if it is Kenny. It goes longer than that he is not the choice. They have all the serious candidates. They can pull the trigger on Kenny Thursday or Friday next week.

 

[Ipartiedwithhopgood]

Scott Drew would be a great hire for the Cards. Many have pointed out the uncertainty of the future of the B12. It would be interesting if that was a concern to him.

Baylor is pretty rock solid right now but you never know how a guy feels. He has been in TX for nearly two decades he might just feel like that is his home. Or, he may be ready to move on.

 

[indaville]

Geez, man get a grip. Did you proof read before you posted this ? 🙄

The UK curb stomping upsets you doesn’t it.

 

[bigloucards]

Scott Drew would be a great hire for the Cards. Many have pointed out the uncertainty of the future of the B12. It would be interesting if that was a concern to him.

Baylor is pretty rock solid right now but you never know how a guy feels. He has been in TX for nearly two decades he might just feel like that is his home. Or, he may be ready to move on.

I agree Drew would be a great hire in that he has been a proven winner, he’s a great recruiter, his style of play is very appealing to recruits and fans, and he has dealt with the harshest of NCAA penalties! Like you I’m not sure how he feels about Baylor being his home. If he would be interested in leaving Baylor, and if he is I’m not sure with UofLs current financial situation if the Cards can afford him and his buyout.

 

[CardsFirst]

Jay Wright was 52 and 46 his first three years at Villanova missing the tournament. Would he have survived that here? Is that incompetence to you? Would you have said no thank you to him?

There are scores of great coaches who struggled at the start of their power conference schools so Scott Drew is no exception. The guy turned a basketball nobody into a top program and he did it without the one and dones. Doesn't matter it took 7 seasons at Baylor University.

Truth is any coach could come here and fail like Mack did. The times have changed, the game has changed. Nobody saw Mack failing like this. Anybody can fail. Scott Drew is as good a coach Louisville can expect to hire.

All valid points. Even Coach K was on the door step of being fired the year he turned it around at Duke. Same for Sweeney at Clemson in FB. But as you stated times have changed we now have a microwave society. Got to happen immediately or else.

 

[Mrp7]

What is SD's style of play? Heard a few, including Bob V, say we would like his style. What is so appealing? Does he press, a lot of transition O, tough together unbreakable?

 

[Birdie King]

If KP is the man that can get the horses to get out there and run effectively then I’m all for it!

You think KP can "get the horses" because he did a good job of it under the auspices of Nike and UK ? Think again my friend.

 

[bigloucards]

You think KP can "get the horses" because he did a good job of it under the auspices of Nike and UK ? Think again my friend.

I was replying to indavilles post, and if you were to actually read the sentence instead of jumping on his time @UK you’d notice that it started with “If”!

 

[bigloucards]

What is SD's style of play? Heard a few, including Bob V, say we would like his style. What is so appealing? Does he press, a lot of transition O, tough together unbreakable?

Baylor Basketball’s New Age of Offense

How Brown and Sochan Have Changed Baylor’s Offense

www.ourdailybears.com

 

[indaville]

NBA stars swear by Kentucky assistant and big-man whisperer Kenny Payne. So why isn’t he running his own program?

Kentucky assistant Kenny Payne has mentored a dozen NBA big men, but rumors of rule-breaking dog him as he tries to land a head coaching gig

theathletic.com

 

[OldhamCard335]

I love the idea of Scott Drew being our next coach. No one else being mentioned has the same successes as Drew. I do have one question that I wonder about when I watch them play. Why are there more “Assistant Coaches” on the bench (and more of them behind the bench) than players? Seriously, watch the next time they play. Most teams will have 3-4 assistants on the bench, Baylor has at least seven on the front row. Why?

 

[Morgantown Card]

I may get laughed at for this question but can anyone tell me Drew's style of play? Defensive philosophy? 10 years ago I would be able to answer this question myself but with young kids I'm lucky to watch Louisville's games.