All Things 2024-25 College Basketball Coach Fired/Hired/Retired Thread

[BleedGopher]

Tony Bennett first out of the gate:


Go Gophers!!

 

[UpAndUnder43]

Surprising start to this thread

 

[GoodasGold]

Uh oh

 

[BleedGopher]

Dang this is sad:

 

[Ski-U-Ham]

Jim Larranaga out in Miami. If this thread already exists, please merge.

 

[Ski-U-Ham]

 

[Bad Gopher]

I mean, yes, the Gophers could be doing better under better leadership, but man, this game sucks right now. Chaos is no way for college sports to be. Not that either man would've coached forever, but both Bennett and Larranaga had more years left in them if NCAA basketball wasn't such a chaotic poop show.

 

[Unregistered User]

Larranaga had more years left in them if NCAA basketball wasn't such a chaotic poop show.

Larranaga is 75

 

[Ski-U-Ham]

I mean, yes, the Gophers could be doing better under better leadership, but man, this game sucks right now. Chaos is no way for college sports to be. Not that either man would've coached forever, but both Bennett and Larranaga had more years left in them if NCAA basketball wasn't such a chaotic poop show.

Jay Wright yes, Larranaga's time had come.

 

[WoodburyTim]

Larranaga is old yea. But his comments tell the story. College basketball sucks now.

 

[Bad Gopher]

Larranaga is old yea. But his comments tell the story. College basketball sucks now.

He's 75 indeed, but it takes a bad situation to make a guy bail unceremoniously like this. He's the kind of guy I've written about here before: not normally prone to burnout; young in heart, mind and body; found a sustainable way of doing things throughout a long, distinguished, arguably hall-of-fame career. But it finally tipped over for him, and it wouldn't have at this time if it weren't for the state of affairs in the game.

 

[formerlybis]

I haven't read his comments, but Miami was one of the poster children for a school just going out and buying a roster. This is not the same situation as a principled guy like Bennett.

 

[studentgopher94]

Larranaga is old yea. But his comments tell the story. College basketball sucks now.

Man isn't it wild how they only end up stepping down after their teams start to stink but it's always "the changing game" that's the issue. Crazy how that works. Larranaga stepped down because he's 75 and his team has started being bad, that's it, blame whatever you want but it's because they're not performing.

 

[Bobek]

I haven't read his comments, but Miami was one of the poster children for a school just going out and buying a roster. This is not the same situation as a principled guy like Bennett.

You are right. They bought the Kansas State transfer Nigel Pack, who agreed to a two-year NIL deal for $400,000 per year and a car for two years, $800,000 total.

 

[howeda7]

I haven't read his comments, but Miami was one of the poster children for a school just going out and buying a roster. This is not the same situation as a principled guy like Bennett.

I have nothing against Larranaga, but I can't feel much sympathy when Miami arguably benefited more from the NIL era than any other program to date. They literally went out and bought a final four team.

 

[WoodburyTim]

Man isn't it wild how they only end up stepping down after their teams start to stink but it's always "the changing game" that's the issue. Crazy how that works. Larranaga stepped down because he's 75 and his team has started being bad, that's it, blame whatever you want but it's because they're not performing.

I guess he could be outright lying and the state of the game is in really good shape?

i suppose it’s possible?

 

[Garyisawinner]

Can Ryan Saunders coach?

 

[Ski-U-Ham]

I guess he could be outright lying and the state of the game is in really good shape?

i suppose it’s possible?

It's just odd that what got him to the Final 4 two years ago is now what is making him call it quits. Is it NIL that's the problem or that it's not working for him anymore that's the problem?

EDIT: I will concede transfer rules have changed.

 

[studentgopher94]

I guess he could be outright lying and the state of the game is in really good shape?

i suppose it’s possible?

He could also be pissed off and annoyed for a multitude of reasons, including his team's shitty play, but zeros in on one aspect so as to find an easy scapegoat for his team's record.

 

[JZABR]

I haven't read his comments, but Miami was one of the poster children for a school just going out and buying a roster. This is not the same situation as a principled guy like Bennett.

I read one, like him saying it's exhausting, especially when 8 guys transfer from a final four team. I didn't realize he was 75 because he always put so much heart and effort into coaching the game that he didn't seem anywhere near it. A shame

 

[Roland Brooks]

I haven't read his comments, but Miami was one of the poster children for a school just going out and buying a roster. This is not the same situation as a principled guy like Bennett.

Principled Tony did pay Andrew Rhode over $400K to leave UST….

 

[BleedGopher]

Leonard Hamilton chimes in:

Florida State head coach Leonard Hamilton announced Monday he's stepping down at the end of the season, ending a 23-year career in Tallahassee.

Hamilton, 76, will end his Florida State tenure as the winningest coach in school history and in the top five in wins in the history of the ACC. During his time with the Seminoles, Hamilton guided the program to the 2020 ACC regular-season title and eight NCAA tournament appearances. He also advanced to the second weekend of the NCAA tournament on four occasions.

"I am deeply thankful for the tremendous support of our fans, alumni, and everyone associated with Florida State throughout my time here," Hamilton said. "I am proud of the quality of the young men that it was my privilege to lead, for their faith in this program and in their belief in the philosophy that we tried to instill in them over the years. I have been blessed beyond words for the opportunity and the experience we've had here.

"My family and I truly love this place, this institution, and its people. I'm very fortunate to be able to have given this job my all with no regrets. Every head coach inherits a legacy and is obligated to leave the job better than they inherited it. I'm very proud of what we have been able to accomplish here over the last 23 seasons. We were a consistent contender, and we created success for our players during their time here. So many of them have gone on to be successful in life. I hope that it will be remembered as my legacy. I look forward to working with our administration during this transition and being as helpful as possible through this process."

FSU's Hamilton stepping down at end of season

Florida State head coach Leonard Hamilton announced Monday he's stepping down at the end of the season, ending a 23-year career in Tallahassee.

www.espn.com

Go Gophers!!

 

[Spottedmuskie]

Leonard Hamilton chimes in:

Florida State head coach Leonard Hamilton announced Monday he's stepping down at the end of the season, ending a 23-year career in Tallahassee.

Hamilton, 76, will end his Florida State tenure as the winningest coach in school history and in the top five in wins in the history of the ACC. During his time with the Seminoles, Hamilton guided the program to the 2020 ACC regular-season title and eight NCAA tournament appearances. He also advanced to the second weekend of the NCAA tournament on four occasions.

"I am deeply thankful for the tremendous support of our fans, alumni, and everyone associated with Florida State throughout my time here," Hamilton said. "I am proud of the quality of the young men that it was my privilege to lead, for their faith in this program and in their belief in the philosophy that we tried to instill in them over the years. I have been blessed beyond words for the opportunity and the experience we've had here.

"My family and I truly love this place, this institution, and its people. I'm very fortunate to be able to have given this job my all with no regrets. Every head coach inherits a legacy and is obligated to leave the job better than they inherited it. I'm very proud of what we have been able to accomplish here over the last 23 seasons. We were a consistent contender, and we created success for our players during their time here. So many of them have gone on to be successful in life. I hope that it will be remembered as my legacy. I look forward to working with our administration during this transition and being as helpful as possible through this process."

FSU's Hamilton stepping down at end of season

Florida State head coach Leonard Hamilton announced Monday he's stepping down at the end of the season, ending a 23-year career in Tallahassee.

www.espn.com

Go Gophers!!

76! Always seems like a likeable coach, quite a few nba players as well