Men’s Basketball 23-24

[chimpfood]

That hurts. Confusing move to me, they must be paying a lot more or something

[scoop85]

That hurts. Confusing move to me, they must be paying a lot more or something

Yeah, that's not the type of job I would have thought he'd leave for. Given the Ivy's improvement over the past decade, I don't see a CAA school as a big step up. And is W&M really going to be a player in the NIL space? I don't get this.

[Ken711]

I'm surprised as well.  I guess he's cashing out while he had such a strong season. This will be the second major men's sport opening Nicki Moore will be looking to fill.  I hope she gets it right.

[Mr. Niss]

I of course don't know if he's actually qualified, but I hope they just give it to Jon Jaques, for consistency in how they've played, for recruiting consistency, and because as an alum perhaps he'd stay longer if he has success than someone who would leave us for a program like William & Mary.

[mike1960]

Tough news, but I guess it was expected that he wouldn't stay forever.

I hope the AD chooses someone who knows how to win, even if it's at a lower division. Choosing assistant coaches based on pedigree and coaching trees is a gamble.

[ugarte]

I of course don't know if he's actually qualified, but I hope they just give it to Jon Jaques, for consistency in how they've played, for recruiting consistency, and because as an alum perhaps he'd stay longer if he has success than someone who would leave us for a program like William & Mary.

i think they promote jaques

[scoop85]

I of course don't know if he's actually qualified, but I hope they just give it to Jon Jaques, for consistency in how they've played, for recruiting consistency, and because as an alum perhaps he'd stay longer if he has success than someone who would leave us for a program like William & Mary.

i think they promote jaques

That seems like the most likely scenario. He's now in his mid-30's and has been a part of two successful regimes at Cornell. Knows the recruiting landscape and would provide continuity. May depend upon how strongly (if at all) Earl pushes for Jon to get the job.

[rss77]

I agree.

[George64]

Brian Earl has resigned to take the head coaching job at William & Mary.

Do you think that Manon, Gray et al will become grad students at W & M?

[rss77]

As pointed out in one of the Virginia papers he has access to scholarships and graduate transfers.

[Mr. Niss]

As pointed out in one of the Virginia papers he has access to scholarships and graduate transfers.

So does every other non-Ivy school though.

[mountainred]

As pointed out in one of the Virginia papers he has access to scholarships and graduate transfers.

So does every other non-Ivy school though.

I wish Earl the best, but I don't get this move.  The CAA is a step down conference-wise and W&M makes Cornell look like a basketball school.

I wonder if Kevin App's name resurfaces. He's had success at Willliams.

[upprdeck]

maybe his style its an easier path to the tourney for him?

[Ken711]

maybe his style its an easier path to the tourney for him?

Or having to face Yale and their 7 foot center for 2 more years.

[ugarte]

maybe his style its an easier path to the tourney for him?

Or having to face Yale and their 7 foot center for 2 more years.

Or he'd rather live in Virginia than Ithaca?