Here’s a list of candidates I believe KY could go after which one would you try and get?

Since a NBA coach leading the most storied franchise and a legit shot of winning another title, with a Mount Rushmore basketball player, is considered realistic for UK to get, I think you are being too modest with this list.

I will wait until a replacement is needed to vote.

2 minutes ago, MJAlltheWay24 said:

I will wait until a replacement is needed to vote.

Nonsense.

Where’s Richie?

24 minutes ago, bugatti said:

Since a NBA coach leading the most storied franchise and a legit shot of winning another title, with a Mount Rushmore basketball player, is considered realistic for UK to get, I think you are being too modest with this list.

Could have thrown in Stevens too. Vogel was equipment manager at Ky in 95 96. Lebron is going to retire, Davis will be a Bull and he said in an interview albeit years ago if the stars aligned he would love to be the KY coach. What a story that would be around KY equipment manager to KY Head Coach.

I’d say Beard, Holtmann, Oats, and maybe Pope are the only realistic options on this list. It’s way too early to know what would happen if Cal left and this list can (and will) change from year to year. 

10 minutes ago, gchs_uk9 said:

I’d say Beard, Holtmann, Oats, and maybe Pope are the only realistic options on this list. It’s way too early to know what would happen if Cal left and this list can (and will) change from year to year. 

Definitely a fluid situation. Back when CAL thought about the Cleveland Cavaliers job, Jones on KSR said the short list then was Shaka Smart and Greg Marshall both high on Barnhart’s short list. Shaka may still be. 

So if you believe Matt Jones and his sources Oats is a jerk on the level of Gregg Marshall which is why he will be at Alabama and no place bigger.  

19 minutes ago, cincyswords said:

So if you believe Matt Jones and his sources Oats is a jerk on the level of Gregg Marshall which is why he will be at Alabama and no place bigger.  

Yes I heard that. If true he would probably not be on the list.

Wow, this thread is amazing.  Is everyone really that bored?

7 minutes ago, 4 Quarters said:

Wow, this thread is amazing.  Is everyone really that bored?

COVID 19 Pandemic, worst KY team in history. Looking at least 3 seasons till KY plays in the tourney. Yes!!!!!!!

1 hour ago, Tomcats1990 said:

COVID 19 Pandemic, worst KY team in history. Looking at least 3 seasons till KY plays in the tourney. Yes!!!!!!!

Would you like to bet that Kentucky won’t make the tournament for three years?

13 minutes ago, TheDeuce said:

Would you like to bet that Kentucky won’t make the tournament for three years?

March of 19 until hopefully March of 22 3 years 2 seasons but let me see our roster for next year and I’ll get back to you.

Just now, Tomcats1990 said:

March of 19 until hopefully March of 22 3 years 2 seasons but let me see our roster for next year and I’ll get back to you.

Last year doesn’t count. 

I’ll go down the list. 
 

Mark Pope- Besides being a former UK player, why is he on this list? If people were not happy with the job Calipari has done even before this year. Why would fans want him, who hasn’t accomplished anything?

Travis Steele- Why is he on this list? He literally has not done much at all with Xavier, since he took over to prove that he is even the right coach for them. 
 

Richard Pitino- Once again why? Has not shown anything to show that he could even come lose to the expectations UK fans have. Literally would be better off calling his dad to see if he wants to give it another try. 
 

Tony Bennett- Very good coach, but UK fans would not like him at all. He is a defensive first coach, who’s offense also is not to great. Fans would complain about his style, and probably complain about his recruiting. 
 

Chris Beard- Another name fans mention a lot. He did make a title game. However, his style fans would not like either. Recruiting would be a complaint, and most of his success has came with senior grad transfers. That really wouldn’t fill the need of wanting playing for more than one year that people want. 
 

Scott Drew- He is someone that probably wouldn’t be that bad to have, but let’s see how he does with his top team this year. If he falls short of the final four with his top team. Then chances are UK fan base would eat him alive, with how he hasn’t accomplished much. 
 

Nate Oats- Is definitely moving up the coaching ranks. He would play a style that fans would like.  He seems like personality wise he may be able to handle it. He could be a possibility. 
 

Bruce Pearl- Personality wise could handle it. Plays a style that fans would like. Can recruit, and hopefully can do it without getting the program in trouble. Has made a final four. He is decent choice. 
 

Chris Holtman- He definitely has moving up the chart with his coaching. Having a very good year this year. He honestly wouldn’t be a bad choice. 
 

Frank Vogel- Zero reason to have him on here. He is not leaving Lebron and the Lakers. 
 

Out of this list, the only ones who I think could be a possibility they could get, who the fans also probably would like in terms of style of play, big enough personality, recruiting, etc Is Scott Drew, Nate Oats, Bruce Pearl, and Chris Holtman. 
 

Guy I would call first though is Brad Steven. Which doubtful he would come, unless they fall short again and the Celtics want to move on from him. I would also give Billy Donovan a call. I do think he was considering it before, but literally to hard of a move to make going from rival Florida who he had success with to UK. Better chance of him coming now, than before IMO. So I would call those two guys first, and then call the four I just listed too.