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That's weird because all of those schools will gladly pay millions of dollars to hire the "best" coach available. Why do some coaches get paid more and get the "best" jobs? It probably has nothing to do their coaching ability, they just happen to know the AD and got the job.

I mean he hit 5 3-pointers in one game earlier this season, he just ended up being really streaky and not dependable.

Exactly, no matter who your guys are, you still need a coach who can bring them together and execute at a more consistent level than the opponent.

I've been told here college basketball is about talent and not coaching... funny how having all the talent in the world didn't work out for Cal in the end.

GO BIG TEN!

Genuine question, what is with the seething hate towards Musselman from a couple of posters? I'm not super interested in him as a head coach but he's clearly a massive upgrade, what gives?

Payne hedging in the first place is bad schematics, it's just not in his game and someone his size shouldn't be expected to make that kind of rotation on a regular basis. He also should have been starting from about game 5 on his freshman year. Instead Ben gives all the starts to a guy he ends...

Utah vs Indiana State NIT semi finals right now. Close game, even a Ben Carlson sighting.

Indiana state has a better program than we do right now, do they have a big name coach?

Dainja would be a huge get but feels like a pipe dream. He's had multiple opportunities to play for the Gophers if he wanted and has not even though he's a legacy. Hard to believe we meet his standards unless he is only looking for playing time and a starting spot. That we can certainly offer.

Exactly, Purcell got the final scholarship this season. I wouldn't have an issue giving it to Evans for the upcoming season. Hard to invest anymore in the guy at this point, should be interesting to see who gives him a chance and what he is able to make of it.

He played at Louisville and was recently cleared to play again, he is currently in the transfer portal. It would be a gamble to bring him in, but we've had worse use of the 13th scholarship in the past.

Go Mavs!

This is great news

The only criticism I see about Ben is in regard to his coaching ability. It can be harsh, but he is a highly compensated public figure. Criticism is part of the job. Who has attacked him personally?

"Embrace the suck"

You are predicting they will win greater than 9 conference games and make NCAA? If they are able to accomplish that, then I will be very impressed and Ben will have established a track record of overcoming adversity. No, I don't want to bet that the Gophers will fail even if it is what I feel is...

I understand wanting to be in denial, it's hard to swallow how bad this experiment has been so far.

STOP. No one here hates Ben Johnson as a person. There are many who have realized he is in over his head as a coach in this league and want a change. BIG DIFFERENCE.

Keinys in the portal?