MuchMany Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 (edited) Thorpe is an uninspiring hire. Hope I'm proven wrong but UMKC just isn't the level I want to be cross-pollinating our program with. Although I do like the Chicago roots a lot. Hopefully Agee and T. Williams are still in play. Edited April 12, 2019 by MuchMany Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MillenniumBull Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 3 hours ago, MuchMany said: Thorpe is an uninspiring hire. Hope I'm proven wrong but UMKC just isn't the level I want to be cross-pollinating our program with. Although I do like the Chicago roots a lot. Hopefully Agee and T. Williams are still in play. Our previous HC was 2 years removed from teaching high school math and cross-pollinating with UMKC worries you? Give me people who work hard and inspire those around them to do the same. Don’t care what the source of your prior checks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 Looks like Thorpe was Whitesells recruiting coordinator at Lewis. Looks like a solid hire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xDerekRx Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 2 hours ago, MillenniumBull said: Our previous HC was 2 years removed from teaching high school math and cross-pollinating with UMKC worries you? Give me people who work hard and inspire those around them to do the same. Don’t care what the source of your prior checks. Yeah Thorpe is like Oats or even BH to me, just an unknown. Its nothing I can really give an opinion about other than trusting JW with his staff. If I remember Oats had some NBA guys rotate on our AC staff, those are the only hires that will move anyones needle really, just from name recognition. All that said, Im just excited that JW seems to have his main staff in place and we can really get at the recruiting (I assume Thorpe becomes that guy). And like someone else mentioned I like his Chicago connection. Great area to poach from. We shall see how good of a job he does with it. I think the Jamie Quarles keep doesn't get enough attention. I remember when there was a lot of buzz about him a rising star of sorts. Wasn't it said Oats was looking to have 2 former assistants join him at Bama? I know BH was one of course but I wonder if the other was Quarles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
961819 Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 6 minutes ago, xDerekRx said: Wasn't it said Oats was looking to have 2 former assistants join him at Bama? I know BH was one of course but I wonder if the other was Quarles. I remember that, you could be on to something with that. Oats and Quarles were the combined brains behind our fast paced offense, it could very well have been him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xDerekRx Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 8 minutes ago, 961819 said: I remember that, you could be on to something with that. Oats and Quarles were the combined brains behind our fast paced offense, it could very well have been him That's what I was thinking. And again if so, a very good retain especially if it helps maintain the offense. Thinking Quarles might quietly be the best keep down the road. Overall despite BH leaving, and maybe some disappointed about the hiring process, things are looking more positive. The staff is in place. Current players have held. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted April 13, 2019 Author Share Posted April 13, 2019 8 hours ago, xDerekRx said: Yeah Thorpe is like Oats or even BH to me, just an unknown. Its nothing I can really give an opinion about other than trusting JW with his staff. If I remember Oats had some NBA guys rotate on our AC staff, those are the only hires that will move anyones needle really, just from name recognition. All that said, Im just excited that JW seems to have his main staff in place and we can really get at the recruiting (I assume Thorpe becomes that guy). And like someone else mentioned I like his Chicago connection. Great area to poach from. We shall see how good of a job he does with it. I think the Jamie Quarles keep doesn't get enough attention. I remember when there was a lot of buzz about him a rising star of sorts. Wasn't it said Oats was looking to have 2 former assistants join him at Bama? I know BH was one of course but I wonder if the other was Quarles. I think he was referring to Bauman and Snowden, who both did leave with him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UB05 Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 Don’t we still have one hole to fill? Oats/Hodgson out, Thorpe in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrooklynBull Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 25 minutes ago, UB05 said: Don’t we still have one hole to fill? Oats/Hodgson out, Thorpe in. Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted April 13, 2019 Author Share Posted April 13, 2019 3 hours ago, UB05 said: Don’t we still have one hole to fill? Oats/Hodgson out, Thorpe in. Correct. We aren't sure the rankings yet either HC - Whitesell AHC-? AC - Quarles AC - Thorpe Video Coordinator-? Strength- ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rma Posted April 13, 2019 Share Posted April 13, 2019 Tom Fox I believe is still video coordinater Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trueblue32 Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 1 hour ago, rma said: Tom Fox I believe is still video coordinater I believe I read somewhere that he got promoted to Director of Basketball Operations replacing Bauman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrooklynBull Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 4 hours ago, trueblue32 said: 6 hours ago, rma said: Tom Fox I believe is still video coordinater I believe I read somewhere that he got promoted to Director of Basketball Operations replacing Bauman Correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOWARD 71 Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 On 4/6/2019 at 3:05 PM, xDerekRx said: Not sure what my initial reaction is. Maybe because of all the names, time, and search Im a little letdown. But I have no idea what went on behind the scenes. Whitesell probably was the best bet to keep the current roster intact and if that comes to be true, then its not a horrible "hire" at all. This roster is very good and keeps some consistency. I just dont think BH was to be trusted or else he would have been a good candidate. His lack of HC experience probably hurt too. After hearing Murray, Lanier, Stepehens etc... I think I was just hoping for that splash. Although after the dust settles Im just happy we did the work and have made a decision. Now lets start building towards next season. I think BH seams to be a bit immature. Going around shooting his mouth off and running around in Alabama jersey. As stated no real coaching experience, but a good recruiter . Just seams to be following Oats around and was probably pre arranged to go with Oats no matter where he moved. Thanks to Oats for a terrific run and good luck.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeseph Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGBull Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 At least we aren't Nevada, 1 player on the roster and 7 in the transfer portal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted April 16, 2019 Author Share Posted April 16, 2019 7 minutes ago, Jeseph said: IT'S A LOCKOUT PERIOD JERRRRSEPH. Don't you know the NCAA schedule???? You can get your Bulls fix at 11:20 on the FAN though 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted April 16, 2019 Author Share Posted April 16, 2019 (edited) In case you want some UB BB talk because you miss it: http://www.sportsradio1270.com/2019/04/16/interviews-the-jerry-sullivan-show_041619/ Edited April 16, 2019 by Kevin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verandaman Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 We are in good shape. All considered....Go Bulls! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportscliche Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 I recognize a few faces here: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeseph Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 And the staff is now complete: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DooleyBull06 Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 1 hour ago, Jeseph said: And the staff is now complete: I just posted in the other thread...I like that Whitesell is surrounding himself with younger coaches who can be “in touch” with the modern player. Hunter strikes me as he is going to be our lead recruiter. I like the JUCO background but he also coached under Chris Beard too. Our staff is complete. Recruiting is coming into shape. Now I wonder what our schedule will look like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGBull Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 https://watchstadium.com/news/buffalo-coach-jim-whitesell-agrees-to-five-year-contract-salary-buyout-incentives-05-06-2019/ Not sure if the specific details of his contract were already posted, but here they are. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DooleyBull06 Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 3 hours ago, SGBull said: https://watchstadium.com/news/buffalo-coach-jim-whitesell-agrees-to-five-year-contract-salary-buyout-incentives-05-06-2019/ Not sure if the specific details of his contract were already posted, but here they are. No yacht club membership? Come on 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
961819 Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 3 minutes ago, DooleyBull06 said: No yacht club membership? Come on 😉 Heard they only gave him 1 car too 🙄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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