Who should be Wichita State's Head Coach?

[rjl]

What perennial top-25 team would hire Sampson?

If Sampson Sr. retired after this season, Houston would probably hire Kelvin.

[Shock Top]

I named Sampson back in December or January as a candidate id like, but I think jans should be #1, griffin #2, sampson#3.

Solid list.

Some other "Home Run" guys I'd kick the tires on for sure would be: Beard, Pitino, Wright, Mack

ORU, Furman, UCSB, Drake, and Charleston coaches would be ones that I could get on board with, if Saal has the same judgment about them that Schaus had about Marshall.

[Kung Wu]

If Sampson Sr. retired after this season, Houston would probably hire Kelvin.

For continuity. Because there would be the expectation that Sr stays connected as an advisor/consultant/mentor (official or unofficial). Sr isn't relocating with his son, should Jr take a gig at a school in another town. But it could work in Houston.

[Mr. Pickle]

I will reserve more of an opinion once we actually hire somebody, but my wish list for a new coach is one that:

1. Can engage the fan and donor base

2. Brings some consistent toughness back to the program and make us a team nobody wants to face

3. Creates a culture of a team that can finish games. There were so many close games over the past 3 years that we just didn't make winning plays down the stretch or were set up well for that

Dont care how long it takes as long as we get the right guy.

[top20shock]

https://www.postandcourier.com/sports/college/sapakoff-a-gregg-marshall-coaching-comeback-why-where-and-why-not/article_75dc9c9e-b11d-11ed-9b87-cfa37517be80.html

[DwShock]

https://www.postandcourier.com/sport...37517be80.html

I know a school looking for a new coach, that would be a perfect landing spot. A guy can only eat so many cheese burgers.

[AZ Shocker]

Chris Jans would be my absolute first choice as it stands today. Would he be willing to leave the SEC is the question. Perhaps he and his family like Wichita better than Starville??? Perhaps the money is there to lure him back to a SOLD-OUT Roundhouse everynight??? Perhaps he knows he could win the AAC more times than not guaranteeing multiple NCAA tourneys??? Perhaps he is more inclined to be at a BASKETBALL school first??? Perhaps he knows he can consistently recruit Top 150 players to Wichita with a solid NIL backing in place.

I dunno...but there's our homerun hire that instantly puts BUTTS back in the SEATS!!!

As one of the "idiots" on this very fine forum...let a idiot dream will ya? Go SHOCKS!!!

[Kung Wu]

https://www.postandcourier.com/sport...37517be80.html

[wichshock65]

https://www.postandcourier.com/sport...37517be80.html

Well, we do currently have a job opening. No need to fill out new hire tax forms, already on file. He lives in Wichita. Hey, might be worth the phone call.

[Stickboy46]

Well, we do currently have a job opening. No need to fill out new hire tax forms, already on file. He lives in Wichita. Hey, might be worth the phone call.

Besides that ole pesky separation agreement that says he legally can't work at WSU.

[wichshock65]

Besides that ole pesky separation agreement that says he legally can't work at WSU.

Well yeah, there's that too. Lol

Could he be hired as an undocumented coach? That "legal" word can be triggering.

[Stickboy46]

Chris Jans would be my absolute first choice as it stands today. Would he be willing to leave the SEC is the question. Perhaps he and his family like Wichita better than Starville??? Perhaps the money is there to lure him back to a SOLD-OUT Roundhouse everynight??? Perhaps he knows he could win the AAC more times than not guaranteeing multiple NCAA tourneys??? Perhaps he is more inclined to be at a BASKETBALL school first??? Perhaps he knows he can consistently recruit Top 150 players to Wichita with a solid NIL backing in place.

I dunno...but there's our homerun hire that instantly puts BUTTS back in the SEATS!!!

As one of the "idiots" on this very fine forum...let a idiot dream will ya? Go SHOCKS!!!

I was on the "not possible" train until Taylor mentioned that there are donors willing to pony up more if he's the hire.

[shockerfan]

He forgot a G....but yeah......

Still won't happen, but I am sure we will continue to hear plenty of this until someone gets hired. Just hope no one goes too hard on Saal when that person ISN'T Marshall.

[Shocker Mama]

Besides that ole pesky separation agreement that says he legally can't work at WSU.

That Separation Agreement can be amended with the mutual written consent of the parties.

[shocktown]

Besides that ole pesky separation agreement that says he legally can't work at WSU.

Maybe for certain financial considerations the 2 parties could come to an agreement to wave that pesky separation agreement. Let the lawyers work out the details.