Update on the MBB coaching search from Alex Markham

[Utecity]

https://x.com/amarkhamrivals/status/1896394370427064623?s=46

Interesting update, from what we’ve heard this seems like the best case scenario. Obviously not a done deal yet but things seem to be trending in the right direction

[FountainofUte]

Let’s see if leadership at the U can seal the deal. I am hopeful, but I’m also anxious to see this thing get done.

There are a lot of ways that this could go wrong, having a popular, famous alumnus take over the head coaching job. There are probably more examples of this failing than examples of this working, but I think the dynamics of this one lean it in Utah’s favor for it being a successful job.

I genuinely think Alex Jensen is one of those guys who could coach any team at any level to its highest point. I have no doubt that he can do his part. The question is if the pieces surrounding him like the the A.D., the administration, the boosters, the fans, and the students can all do their part as well. That is half of the equation, and frankly possibly the bigger half.

[Minnesota Ute]

I wonder if the current NIL era is actually better for folks with NBA chops than it was back when we brough in Boylen from the Bucks. I have heard many commentators talk about how NCAA teams will be run much more like professional franchises in the go forward, with a GM type making player decisions around money in consultation with the head coach. Not that you still don’t need to sell a player on your program, but the money piece is going to be a big driver going forward.

Along with that though, we shouldn’t expect the second coming of RM from anyone, including Alex, because that ship sailed. It was already unmoored and headed out of the bay with the big name programs cheating. But now that it’s out from under the table and a virtual requirement, it needs to be managed accordingly.

[Trailgoat]

Solid post MU. Seems some schools are already on it or at least out in front of everyone else. Houston from a BB perspective is doing something right. Kelvin Sampson with solid NIL support has turned Houston into a power house. UH’s been making deep runs into the NCAA tourney the last 6 years straight.

Agree on expectations. Looked back to see when Jensen and Miller overlapped. Holy sh$%, looking at the rosters of Majerus teams from the early-mid 90s to 2000 at Utah. If I counted correctly, which is a stretch :), 2-3 of the late 90s teams had 5-6 NBA level players. RM played the rag tag player coach speak game in the media, but he recruited and developed a lot of very talented basketball players.

[Minnesota Ute]

I often wonder what all those players would have been and become without RM though. Not saying they wouldn’t, but I do wonder.

[GameForAnyFuss]

Contract has been sent to Jensen.

https://x.com/AMarkhamRivals/status/1896729804633985142

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