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Per Marcus:
“We need somebody who embraces Minnesota,” Coyle said. “Doing it right in Minnesota matters. Promoting our institution. Promoting our athletics program, the many benefits we have, and we need somebody who is going to generate excitement.”
Not taking no for an answer, Fleck turned the corner, signing four of the top five in-state recruits in 2023 and five of the top eight in 2024.
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“We need somebody who embraces Minnesota,” Coyle said. “Doing it right in Minnesota matters. Promoting our institution. Promoting our athletics program, the many benefits we have, and we need somebody who is going to generate excitement.”
Salesmanship works
Fleck wowed media and fans watching his first news conference in January 2017 with his never-ending enthusiasm, but he still missed early on signing a few of the state’s top prospects.Not taking no for an answer, Fleck turned the corner, signing four of the top five in-state recruits in 2023 and five of the top eight in 2024.
Another key example
Asking any coach, let alone Johnson’s replacement, to be a rah-rah guy at Fleck’s level might be far-fetched. But working as hard on coaching as growing public support might be beneficial, especially before the winning really comes.
Analysis: Can the next Gophers men’s basketball coach sell himself to Minnesotans like P.J. Fleck?
As Colorado State’s Niko Medved emerges as the favorite, it’s clear in-state salesmanship will be key for athletic director Mark Coyle’s hire.
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