Auburn Hires, what else has opened up that wasn't earlier?

[MadaboutWu]

The coaching carousel is running later this year than it has recently. Always great when it's over.

[Jamar Howard 4 President]

I think Lusking is JH4P's evil twin from Missouri.

NOT. EVEN. CLOSE.

[ShockBlue]

The job that scares me the most is Michigan State. With the Timberwolves coach (Adelman) retiring, Tom Izzo is an easy plug there (too simple, maybe...). Michigan State has the money, facilities, fan base, and history. Fortunately, I think Marshall is someone who wants to finish what he started with Van Vleet, Baker, Cotton, and crew! Leaving for a "better situation" doesn't exist if you think a coach will define the situation as talent, returning players, and fan support. The facilities and resources that WSU has for a program in the current conference and size that it is are second to almost no one.

[wsushox1]

Izzo for the Timberwolves?? Ehhhhhh, I don't know about that one.

[ShockBlue]

Izzo for the Timberwolves?? Ehhhhhh, I don't know about that one.

Of course, everything at this point is major speculation, but here's some major names/jobs that could be affected:

http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/story/2014-04-21/wolves-rick-adelman-retirement-announcement-1000-career-wins-blazers-warriors-kings-rockets-kevin-love

[Shox21]

I do not personally know anyone who has any inside information on how Marshall feels about the NBA. There is no man better at teaching 17-23 year olds the right way to play basketball than Marshall. However, trying to reign in a group of 23+ year olds (with a few of them superstars) to do what YOU want rather than what THEY want is an entirely different story. If all fails in the NBA, at least you have a whoppin' big paycheck to fall back on. Marshall has not failed at anything he has tried, so why would I think he would fail in the NBA -- whether he would be "happy" there is for another day.

[ShockBlue]

I agree that the NBA is probably not on Marshall's mind. He seems to like thrive off the "teaching" aspect of coaching and overall player development. NBA (and other professional) coaches seem to have issues with less and less say in roster decisions and I think Marshall desires the control of this to ensure he is dealing with players of good character.

[IlliniShocker]

We apparently aren't the only ones who thinks the Tennessee job isn't the best ---

http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/eye-on-college-basketball/24534864/discussions-cool-between-tennessee-and-louisiana-techs-michael-white

Mike White will not go to Tennessee, sources told ESPN. Has decided to remain at Louisiana Tech.

Been told by sources that the contract offer and, in particular, the buyout was a stumbling block with Tennessee landing Mike White.

http://twitter.com/GoodmanESPN

So the contract offer was a stumbling block with it, huh? The buyout aside, to me this just screams that they were really lowballing him too.

[ShockerExpress]

Chris Fickett and Vahe Gregorian from the KC Star both reporting that Mizzou has NOT contacted Marshall or his agent, as of about 25 minutes ago. I would take this to mean, Triple G is not the Tigers first choice. Interesting.

[eeshocker]

I don't see the NBA as something he would be interested in for a few years. The long NBA season and travel schedule just don't seem like something he would want to take on with his kids in school. I think he has even mentioned this before in interviews. He's a family man and you just can't be an NBA coach and Dad at the same time.

[WSUwatcher]

Who knows, but it's hard to picture Izzo in the NBA.

[IlliniShocker]

Chris Fickett and Vahe Gregorian from the KC Star both reporting that Mizzou has NOT contacted Marshall or his agent, as of about 25 minutes ago. I would take this to mean, Triple G is not the Tigers first choice. Interesting.

Given that it's already been a few days since their job came open, if they haven't even reached out/contacted Marshall or his agent, it can only mean one of three things to me, regardless of whether or not he is their first choice:

1) It's a bluff/smokescreen.
2) 3G or his agent has straight up told them that he is not interested.
3) Folks in the MU athletic department really are incompetent at their jobs.

[ShockerExpress]

Given that it's already been a few days since their job came open, if they haven't even reached out/contacted Marshall or his agent, it can only mean one of three things to me, regardless of whether or not he is their first choice:

1) It's a bluff/smokescreen.
2) 3G or his agent has straight up told them that he is not interested.
3) Folks in the MU athletic department really are incompetent at their jobs.

Agreed. Hard for me to buy that they would straight up lie about it to the press. Obviously they took the call from the Star, both reporters strongly hinting they had talked directly with those involved.

[ShockerExpress]

Tod Palmer @todpalmer 1m
Marshall's agent said #Mizzou has not reached out to the WSU coach. Also said it would take a perfect situation for him to leave Shockers.

Todd Palmer from the KC Star.

[AZ Shocker]

Tod Palmer @todpalmer 1m
Marshall's agent said #Mizzou has not reached out to the WSU coach. Also said it would take a perfect situation for him to leave Shockers.

Todd Palmer from the KC Star.

.....and that "perfect situation" would be WHAT???? That's what I wonder?