Kentucky BB Head Coach Position

[OSUBasketballJunkie]

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Barnhart mum on when he'll make his hire

By Brett Dawson
bdawson@courier-journal.com
The Courier-Journal

LEXINGTON, Ky. ? There is a timeline in one entrance to the new Joe Craft Center that depicts University of Kentucky basketball coaches through the years.
There's no timetable for finding the next man whose picture will adorn that display.
Reached by phone yesterday, UK athletic director Mitch Barnhart -- the man who will seek out and hire Tubby Smith's replacement -- declined any comment about the impending coaching search.
"I'm just not going to answer any questions," Barnhart said.

[OSUBasketballJunkie]

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Who has what it takes for Kentucky?
Gonzaga?s Few should get look, but Texas? Barnes should get job
MARK STORY; Lexington (Ky.) Herald-Leader
Published: March 25th, 2007 01:00 AM

LEXINGTON, Ky. ? At the University of Kentucky, excellence is not the standard for a men?s basketball coach.
That?s not nearly enough performance.
Perfection is closer to the mark.
So the man who will replace Tubby Smith needs to be a coach whose fastbreak is so frenetic, it makes the Phoenix Suns look like Princeton. He must be a recruiter who can go into living rooms and make Roy Williams and North Carolina cry uncle.
The new UK coach will need to be a ?personality? of enough heft to occupy the job once held by larger-than-life personas named Rupp and Pitino.
Oh, and this is a given: He must be a coach who can ensure many and frequent trips to college basketball?s final weekend (aka the Final Four) for the Kentucky Wildcats.

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[OSUBasketballJunkie]

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'Cats should have no shortage of candidates

According to numerous industry sources, a few names have risen to the top of Kentucky athletic director Mitch Barnhart's list.

We're going to give our Top 10 List and the odds of each guy taking it:

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[NFBuck]

Billy Donovan did a pretty poor job of deflecting the attention from himself in that presser the other day. I have to think UF would match any monetary offers tossed his way, but is the job itself enough to convince him to head there?

[OSU_Buckguy]

Originally Posted by NFBuck

Billy Donovan did a pretty poor job of deflecting the attention from himself in that presser the other day. I have to think UF would match any monetary offers tossed his way, but is the job itself enough to convince him to head there?

i think it was billy's way of saying, "pay me my money, gator biyatches."

[jimotis4heisman]

http://ncaa-fb-fans.aolsportsblog.co...k-to-kentucky/
gene smith gives uk permission to contact matta.

but this article cites that smith says he will grant permission if uk asks (implying they havent yet?)
http://www.morningjournal.com/site/n...id=46370&rfi=6

[LitlBuck]

Originally Posted by jimotis4heisman

http://ncaa-fb-fans.aolsportsblog.co...k-to-kentucky/
gene smith gives uk permission to contact matta.


but this article cites that smith says he will grant permission if uk asks (implying they havent yet?)
http://www.morningjournal.com/site/n...id=46370&rfi=6

Smith must be very confident or....

[jimotis4heisman]

Originally Posted by LitlBuck

Smith must be very confident or....

its the right move. you cant lock your coaches in and expect to hire another coach (for any sport) that is of quality

[OSU_Buckguy]

kentucky to name donovan as coach?

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According to Darrell Bird of CatsPause.com, UK is poised to name Billy Donovan its new basketball coach after Florida's final game in the NCAA Tournament.

According to CatsPause.com, the reported package is a seven year deal worth $3.5 million per year. The report further states there is a $3.5 million loyalty bonus if Donovan completes all seven years.

i'd hardly be surprised if this is a maneuver for leverage. regardless of the rumor's validity, this comes at the absolute worst time for the gator basketball team. expect tomorrow (well, today) to be a HUGE news day, with tons of speculation and a possible presser.

then again, if donovan is creating leverage, he has done a [censored]-poor job ensuring that the discussions would not become public.

[osugrad21]

AJC

Is Billy Donovan serious about Kentucky?

By BILL SANDERS
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 03/28/07 This time next week, what will the mood be at Florida?
Regardless of what happens at the Georgia Dome, attention will soon shift to Billy Donovan's future. Will the Gators coach stay or will he go? Florida and Kentucky fans want to know.
From the minute Wildcats coach Tubby Smith resigned last Thursday, speculation has been that UK athletics director Mitch Barnhart would call Donovan first and perhaps make a hefty offer. Wildcats fans will accept nothing less, particularly now that Rick Pitino and John Calipari have publicly said they will be staying where they are.

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[BB73]

I just hope that the guy they hire knows enough small words, in order to keep the alums informed.

[OCBucksFan]

I think Donovan would be a fool to walk away from Fla, he's got it made, his job is secure there for at least another 5 years and he's poised to make a lot more money. If he takes the Kentucky job then it's his funeral.

[jwinslow]

Donovan's recruiting has been fairly similar to Tubby's, albeit at a far less prestigious school.

If I were UK, I'd snag Calipari.

[LitlBuck]

Originally Posted by jwinslow

Donovan's recruiting has been fairly similar to Tubby's, albeit at a far less prestigious school.

If I were UK, I'd snag Calipari.

Didn't JC just sign a contract extension? I know it doesn't mean much but I just don't think he would've done it in the past couple days if you were at all interested in going to Lexington.

[TJnTN]

I'm throwing this out here only because I heard it on the radio and thought it was pretty funny. PAT RILEY!!!