Steve Patterson's LBB - replacing Rick Barnes
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I had a feeling Shaka's playing style would register approval with Penders
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The WAPO weighs in, with an equally unkind jab at Patterson, even if they do respect the school/state (in a contradictory way)
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/sports/wp/2015/04/02/the-choice-shaka-smart-has-to-make/
"...........Backed by its television network and massive fundraising capability, Texas would pay Smart more money than VCU could afford, but probably not enough to change his life. At Texas, Smart would work for a profiteering goof named Steve Patterson who came to Austin after running the Portland Trail Blazers into the ground. When Smart made the Final Four at VCU, an entire city rejoiced. If he makes the Final Four at Texas, it will compete for headlines with the progress of the offensive line at spring practice. Nice net you cut down, Coach. Did you hear about the freshman safety with good hips and a 4.4 40?"
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"..........The right coach could Texas into a full-blown national power. Few regions, if any, are producing basketball talent like Texas. Football may always be king at Texas, but it has plenty of money and fan interest left over for basketball. The ceiling for Texas is limited only by how high as the coach can push it.
And Smart could ratchet it to the sky. He’s not perfect – one former Division I coach noted Smart would need to improve his half-court defensive scheme, because his “Havoc†press defense will not simply overwhelm Big 12 teams as consistently as it does in the Atlantic 10. But Smart’s ability to connect to recruits would make the Longhorns as talented as any team in the country in short order....."
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/sports/wp/2015/04/02/the-choice-shaka-smart-has-to-make/
"...........Backed by its television network and massive fundraising capability, Texas would pay Smart more money than VCU could afford, but probably not enough to change his life. At Texas, Smart would work for a profiteering goof named Steve Patterson who came to Austin after running the Portland Trail Blazers into the ground. When Smart made the Final Four at VCU, an entire city rejoiced. If he makes the Final Four at Texas, it will compete for headlines with the progress of the offensive line at spring practice. Nice net you cut down, Coach. Did you hear about the freshman safety with good hips and a 4.4 40?"
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"..........The right coach could Texas into a full-blown national power. Few regions, if any, are producing basketball talent like Texas. Football may always be king at Texas, but it has plenty of money and fan interest left over for basketball. The ceiling for Texas is limited only by how high as the coach can push it.
And Smart could ratchet it to the sky. He’s not perfect – one former Division I coach noted Smart would need to improve his half-court defensive scheme, because his “Havoc†press defense will not simply overwhelm Big 12 teams as consistently as it does in the Atlantic 10. But Smart’s ability to connect to recruits would make the Longhorns as talented as any team in the country in short order....."
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I don't think we have the personnel to press full-court all the time, anyway.
Our roster will test Smart's coaching acumen & versatility immediately. I believe the Big12 has better overall talent, but also think the A10 is underrated. There are good basketball teams in that league; Dayton, St. Louis, George Mason, St. Joe's, Davidson, etc.
http://www.atlantic10.com/
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