UBinMD Posted April 5, 2023 Share Posted April 5, 2023 11 minutes ago, DaBulls99 said: Looks like they’re doing a meet and greet event with coach. I like it, wish I was in the area to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeseph Posted April 5, 2023 Author Share Posted April 5, 2023 Going to be a busy week between now and a public event! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capencaper Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 😴 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportscliche Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 I just watched the Bryan Hodgson presser at Arkansas State and I must admit he makes an impressive performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oVyXjRYW-g And has added longtime UB assistant Jamie Quarles to his staff: https://astateredwolves.com/news/2023/3/29/jamie-quarles-named-a-state-mens-basketball-assistant-coach.aspx Was also wondering if Hodgson was responsible for recruiting Jeenathan Williams? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBinMD Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 24 minutes ago, sportscliche said: I just watched the Bryan Hodgson presser at Arkansas State and I must admit he makes an impressive performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oVyXjRYW-g And has added longtime UB assistant Jamie Quarles to his staff: https://astateredwolves.com/news/2023/3/29/jamie-quarles-named-a-state-mens-basketball-assistant-coach.aspx Was also wondering if Hodgson was responsible for recruiting Jeenathan Williams? I've met tons of impressive salesmen, wouldn't necessarily want them to build anything for me. Different skill sets. Maybe he will do well and my pessimism will be misplaced, time will tell. I am happy with our hire. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DooleyBull06 Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 I don’t understand the hate towards Hodgson. I’ll forever be grateful for what he and Oats did here. What he’s done with the TBT roster. We got our guy. He wasn’t our guy. It is what it is. I hope he does well. And I really hope we play his squad. Could be real fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BullBoy Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 34 minutes ago, sportscliche said: I just watched the Bryan Hodgson presser at Arkansas State and I must admit he makes an impressive performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oVyXjRYW-g And has added longtime UB assistant Jamie Quarles to his staff: https://astateredwolves.com/news/2023/3/29/jamie-quarles-named-a-state-mens-basketball-assistant-coach.aspx Was also wondering if Hodgson was responsible for recruiting Jeenathan Williams? Yes he recruited Jeenathan and it was great job. But also remember, it was Coach Whitesell who developed Jeenathan during his freshman year. While on Oats' staff, Jim was in charge of the scout team, which is usually the freshmen. So Jim is a big part of the development of guys like CJ, Perk, Jeenathan, and Rondo. This is the reason why I hope he can get another shot as an assistant somewhere, because he makes players better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tee4three Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 Curious how hodgson does, surprised his first two coaches are fairly inexperienced/young assistants as well He had been tweeting about Williams in the NBA and even went to watch a game. Personally thought his tweets about Williams were funny/cringey but I realize he legitimately is just excited for jeenathan Williams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue03 Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 I like it. He may not be what we’re used to, but he’s got a vision. He wants to build the brand and that’s what has to happen. We don’t get donors or NIL money until we build a brand. And if he has a clear plan to get there, I’m all in behind him. When I graduate I suppose I’ll jump in line for season tickets and donating. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DooleyBull06 Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 10 minutes ago, Blue03 said: I like it. He may not be what we’re used to, but he’s got a vision. He wants to build the brand and that’s what has to happen. We don’t get donors or NIL money until we build a brand. And if he has a clear plan to get there, I’m all in behind him. When I graduate I suppose I’ll jump in line for season tickets and donating. Love this quote. Essentially means we will play anyone anywhere. Let’s go! This is what we should’ve been doing instead of playing high school teams. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ub2019 Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 First assistant coach hire. Obviously a UB basketball alum, but was hoping for someone more inspiring than a Canisius assistant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBinMD Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 26 minutes ago, DooleyBull06 said: Love this quote. Essentially means we will play anyone anywhere. Let’s go! This is what we should’ve been doing instead of playing high school teams. Great Alaska Shootout, here we come! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBinMD Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 1 minute ago, ub2019 said: First assistant coach hire. Obviously a UB basketball alum, but was hoping for someone more inspiring than a Canisius assistant. I'm good with it, he has a good presence in the DC area and was a solid player at UB. Could have connections to teammates, etc to help Coach get that old and new Bulls back together. Could help recruiting that area with a visionary HC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rma Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 4 minutes ago, UBinMD said: Great Alaska Shootout, here we come! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBinMD Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 Just now, rma said: Yeah baby! I think I remember watching a UB game there that started around 11:30pm 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBinMD Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 1 hour ago, DooleyBull06 said: I don’t understand the hate towards Hodgson. I’ll forever be grateful for what he and Oats did here. What he’s done with the TBT roster. We got our guy. He wasn’t our guy. It is what it is. I hope he does well. And I really hope we play his squad. Could be real fun. For me personally, it's not hate. It's the offsetting of the thought he is the second coming of Nate Oats. I am skeptical of his skills beyond recruiting based upon what I have seen from him and interactions, etc. If I am wrong and Arkansas St becomes the Gonzaga of the mid-South, good for him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ubbullsfan09 Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 10 minutes ago, ub2019 said: First assistant coach hire. Obviously a UB basketball alum, but was hoping for someone more inspiring than a Canisius assistant. I know I haven’t posted here before, but trust me it’s a good hire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DooleyBull06 Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 10 minutes ago, ub2019 said: First assistant coach hire. Obviously a UB basketball alum, but was hoping for someone more inspiring than a Canisius assistant. Oh boy does this bring me back to my days on campus. And for that reason alone I love it lol. Great to see Calvin back. Obviously it’s just one hire. Still two more to go right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DooleyBull06 Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 1 minute ago, UBinMD said: For me personally, it's not hate. It's the offsetting of the thought he is the second coming of Nate Oats. I am skeptical of his skills beyond recruiting based upon what I have seen from him and interactions, etc. If I am wrong and Arkansas St becomes the Gonzaga of the mid-South, good for him. Understood. Guess time will tell. That’s always the gamble with hiring guys with no experience. I think we all need to move past this Gonzaga of anywhere nonsense. Obviously it’s all recruiting sales pitches. Kids love hearing that stuff. And the minute a coach has success they themselves bounce to bigger jobs. Can’t fault anyone. Really hope we get to pay them though. I think someone posted it, that the MAC and Sun belt have a head to head agreement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tee4three Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 3 minutes ago, Ubbullsfan09 said: I know I haven’t posted here before, but trust me it’s a good hire. Elaborate? Generally curious His teams are when I started watching UB basketball and even strangely played a part of me going to school at UB a few of years later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tee4three Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 1 minute ago, DooleyBull06 said: Understood. Guess time will tell. That’s always the gamble with hiring guys with no experience. I think we all need to move past this Gonzaga of anywhere nonsense. Obviously it’s all recruiting sales pitches. Kids love hearing that stuff. And the minute a coach has success they themselves bounce to bigger jobs. Can’t fault anyone. Really hope we get to pay them though. I think someone posted it, that the MAC and Sun belt have a head to head agreement? Regarding Gonzaga of the east: its why we can't move past it(not in a serious tone ast least) it's really fun and funny to say, it was non sense to start and is non sense now 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeseph Posted April 6, 2023 Author Share Posted April 6, 2023 I love the Cage hire! Hopefully he gets some guards to practice jiu jitsu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ubbullsfan09 Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 10 minutes ago, Tee4three said: Elaborate? Generally curious His teams are when I started watching UB basketball and even strangely played a part of me going to school at UB a few of years later I may have jumped the gun by assuming it’s a great hire, but I wouldn’t call it uninspiring. I know someone who knows Cage and he is a high energy, confident guy who is solid at recruiting and developing talent and is a good leader. Certainly better than anyone on Whitesell’s staff, and should be at least a decent assistant. There’s more to meet the eye than him coaching at Canisius, the person I know (who is involved in the basketball world) sees him doing well at UB 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everlast2504 Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 23 minutes ago, ub2019 said: First assistant coach hire. Obviously a UB basketball alum, but was hoping for someone more inspiring than a Canisius assistant. That 90s old heads comment was kinda a massive hint. While Canisius might not be impressive. He helped coach several players going to big time programs while at Team Takeover. https://basketball.realgm.com/aau/circuit/1/Nike-EYBL-17U/team/50/Team-Takeover/players Notables being Justin Moore for the 'Nova connection Hunter Dickinson for the yes that Hunter Dickinson.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGBull Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 I think it is great to have a former player on the staff. Should be able to help Halcovage with the ins and outs of UB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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