I know this is a Gamecocks blog but as with anything in life you keep watch over your enemies, so let’s look at one has been “rumored” to have been interviewed or is on the list of possible coaches to fill the void left by OP leaving for DePaul.
As we know, the Clemson Tigers continue to interview candidates for its vacant men’s basketball coaching job. The interviews are taking place in Charlotte and Clemson athletic director Terry Don Phillips is expected to continue interviews thru the weekend. Bill Carr and Associates is the firm being used as the “go between.” Phillips has said he wants this done in a few weeks so let’s recap what has been reported or rumored thus far….
On Friday, the Clemson AD interviewed
According to multiple reports, Clemson athletic director Terry Don Phillips interviewed former
Rumored names on the list of other coaches CU is interested in and could pursue –
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Ohio coach John Groce
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Baylor coach Scott Drew
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Current Clemson Interim coach Ron Bradley
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VCU coach Shaka Smart
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Clemson’s list likely lost a name Thursday when
In other news surrounding this situation….
Clemson basketball recruit Marcus Thornton asked Clemson for a release from his letter of intent this past week.
Current Tiger freshman forward Devin Booker continued to contemplate a potential transfer while waiting to hear who the Tigers’ next coach would be, if they lose him it could be a big blow for success next season. And it seems Noel Johnson is also considering a transfer out of the program due to playing time last season. No word yet on whether Booker and Johnson have filed paperwork to transfer out as it seems to just be a thought right now.
Did I miss anything or rumored names in this Orange Soap Opera?
