PROVIDENCE UPDATE

[DRK331]

I found this Tweet and thought it was interesting.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1670134926182690822

I found this Tweet and thought it was interesting.

Duke has done the same thing in the past with Syracuse.

 

[Falco]

He’s definitely gonna get recruited over at Providence. It’s something kids too often don’t take into account when hitching their wagons to charismatic coaches like Kim: The same qualities that made you want to play for a particular coach make it possible for him to sign higher-rated prospects.

Knee injury or not, I did not expect Providence to be Justyn’s last school. He would’ve been better off staying at Mason and developing into an all-conference player in the A-10.

Only time will tell. IMO JF is the real deal. Once he realizes he needed to play defense, he started to shine on the court.

It’s also worth noting that, some of us said Hancock would never get playing time at Louisville.

 

[illayin]

I hate bumping this thread, but a featured article from The Athletic published today...

A 34-year-old 'rising star' takes over a Big East program — and bets on his brain

Kim English says his focus is on having his players reach their "full potential" and putting Providence basketball "in the best light."

theathletic.com

 

[Walter]

Kind of glad the article is behind a pay wall so I don't have to hear the BS.

 

[psyclone]

Kind of glad the article is behind a pay wall so I don't have to hear the BS.

Now that The Athletic has taken over the NY Times Sports section, if you have a NY Times subscription, it may be available through the Times. Not quite sure if ALL Athletic pieces are included or just the ones that appear on the Times' Sports section.

 

[PDGL Hoops]

Just don't care anymore......

 

[Pikapppatri8]

Kind of glad the article is behind a pay wall so I don't have to hear the BS.

 

[DRK331]

Reddit thread on Providence/Kim English:

https://www.reddit.com/r/CollegeBasketball/comments/14uncsl

Reddit thread on Providence/Kim English

 

[mkaufman1]

Reddit thread on Providence/Kim English:

https://www.reddit.com/r/CollegeBasketball/comments/14uncsl

Reddit thread on Providence/Kim English

Its the same sort of feelings that many of us have about Kim. That we think hes going to be great, the Big East is not the A10, and there's some concern about bringing guys from a 5th place team in the A10 to the Big East.

Like many of us, I think hes going to be good, but he will need at least a year to transition. I suspect the corner will turn in year 2 for him.

 

[FlPatriot]

Its the same sort of feelings that many of us have about Kim. That we think hes going to be great, the Big East is not the A10, and there's some concern about bringing guys from a 5th place team in the A10 to the Big East.

Like many of us, I think hes going to be good, but he will need at least a year to transition. I suspect the corner will turn in year 2 for him.

Unless he’s named HC of an ACC school, then we’ll have to wait another 2 years or so…

 

[mkaufman1]

Unless he’s named HC of an ACC school, then we’ll have to wait another 2 years or so…

Yeah definitely. I'd be surprised if Providence was his last stop and if he lasted beyond 3 years. We'll see.

 

[GSII]

Unless he’s named HC of an ACC school, then we’ll have to wait another 2 years or so…

Or SEC

 

[illayin]

Life Cycle of a Professional Car Salesman

There are four stages in the life cycle of a professional car salesman. How you handle these stages will determine if you have what it takes.

www.autocheatsheet.com

hmm I wish this article had a stage 5 where you try to go to a higher level dealership

 

[Falco]

Yeah definitely. I'd be surprised if Providence was his last stop and if he lasted beyond 3 years. We'll see.

Just playing devils advocate. It might be his last stop as a HC because it’s hard to follow a legend. Kim will never live up Providence’s expectations.

 

[gmujim92]

Just playing devils advocate. It might be his last stop as a HC because it’s hard to follow a legend. Kim will never live up Providence’s expectations.

Even if he doesn’t win at Providence, he will get another HC job somewhere. He’d have to drop back out of the P6 and start again but somebody would give him a chance.

 

[FlPatriot]

Life Cycle of a Professional Car Salesman

There are four stages in the life cycle of a professional car salesman. How you handle these stages will determine if you have what it takes.

www.autocheatsheet.com

hmm I wish this article had a stage 5 where you try to go to a higher level dealership

I’m not sure KE has escaped stage 2. The piece is quite funny BTW.

 

[Leesburg Chankenstank III]

In

Like many of us, I think hes going to be good, .

You and a lot of people are saying this. May I ask what body of evidence leads you to this conclusion?

His magnificent turnaround of Mason’s program?
Oh oh! I know what it is! The 30 point blowout in a god damn conference tourney? Where he had no game plan and his team looked lost and unmotivated from the opening tip?

I swear it’s like the emperor’s new clothes with FKE. Despite all the evidence everyone swears he has invisible clothes on.

 

[p8triotfan4life]

In
You and a lot of people are saying this. May I ask what body of evidence leads you to this conclusion?

His magnificent turnaround of Mason’s program?
Oh oh! I know what it is! The 30 point blowout in a god damn conference tourney? Where he had no game no game plan and his team looked lost and unmotivated from the opening tip?

I swear it’s like the emperor’s new clothes with FKE. Despite all the evidence everyone swears he has invisible clothes on.

I was very proud how George Mason and President Washington handled that situation. They couldn't have handled that situation any better.

Lil Kimmy was "planning" on entering year 3 with a lackluster incoming recruiting class other than Austin Ball whom we managed to keep. He was staring at another non-bid year. If you all paid close attention, Oduro and Gaines had regressed last year compared to the year prior.

Kimmy asked for a contract extension for what? He didn't even deserve an extension or a raise. President Washington handled it with class, thanked him and welcomed home a better person and coach who bleeds green and gold.

 

[Pablo]

No comment on his coaching, but he evidently can still shoot -

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1679195452871172096

View: https://twitter.com/BIGEASTMBB/status/1679195452871172096?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet

 

[Patriot Lawdog]

So my overriding thought is one that I believe Petey first mentioned. KE was having problems recruiting at our level because he had never done it before. He had always been at places where he was able to recruit 4 and 5 star guys. He'll be more in his comfort zone at PC. Now, does that mean he'll win games? Not necessarily, but I think his background and mentality will fit better at a P6 school.