Jim Vanderhoof

That stat drives me crazy Miami. So hard to watch. Other than Azur and KD nobody else can finish at the rim. So we overpass driving. Plus our 7’0 center is either at the top of the key or can’t score posting up one on one. No double teams and the shooters are covered.

It’s going to be a crazy month for Alex. His NBA credentials will help get his foot in the door in homes Smith had no chance. Some of the parents of local kids were going to school at U in the Majerus years or followed Utah basketball. He should have no problem recruiting the best local talent. Perfect example was Chandler that was an Utah kid b…[Read more]

Yeah Chin. Mike has done surprisingly well but he is more suited as a secondary ball handler. Hope he sticks around another year. Jensen will figure out a way to use him and KD.

Good question Rick. Only Andre knows the answer. He is beloved by the community and has a chance to bring his alma mater back to relevance. Plus he and Alex are close and would work well as a team. Lots of reasons to come home. We need you Andre!!

Our point guard play has been nonexistent for many years. Andre can recruit and develop a good prospect. Both Miller and Jensen were the epitome of hard work and being great teammates. Utah basketball is finally back on track.

Utah basketball will soon be back. Hope Miller follows and we can actually recruit a point guard. Let’s get the MUSS back and support the team. Go Utes!!

Utefan it will be interesting to see how 2 and three year starters making under 500,000$$ feel about a high school kid coming in making 7 million. Plus the 7 million dollar man out to showcase his abilities for the NBA draft.

I might be wrong but Young is going after the one and done. Playing an NBA style offense and defense to prepare a couple of superstars for the NBA. Calipari did it with success at Kentucky.

I think Jensen will use a Majerus type approach with local talent and players that fit the system and play vital roles. Hopefully we can attract some NBA…[Read more]

Thanks McMahon. I think Jensen will create some major changes. In state recruiting, player development and team play. It might take a couple years to get his system in place but it will be fun to watch. Bring in Miller as an assistant to work with the guards (actually recruit a guard). I’m excited to say the least.

Jensen will bring new excitement to the program since coach K first came in. I’m not expecting overnight success but the program will become solid and be fun to follow and watch. It’s been a long time since we’ve watched good basketball in this state.

The zoobie troll reappears.

KD reminds me of Shawn Marion. He is smooth and can shoot or get to the rim. His lack of playing time has to be a result of his defense. How else can you explain? Defense has been an issue with Smith’s teams especially on the road. Offensively he is a tough matchup and can score and get rebounds. He would be my top player on the roster to kee o…[Read more]

Thanks Miami. Let’s get a win tonight against ASU.

Well said JGore. I think you hit the nail on the head. It wouldn’t surprise me at this point to see Jensen as head coach and Miller in some role as an assistant or involved with the program at another level.

Smith is not a bad coach by any means but he doesn’t have the backing to take it to the next level (can’t recruit). Jensen would bring back…[Read more]

I don’t think you fire a coach before the season ends unless you have a replacement committed. Doesn’t make sense to eat two years of salary if you can’t get one of the big three to commit. Unless you can get Jensen Miller or Bryant your just rolling the dice again.

He left the Aggies in a bind. They don’t want him either. He inherited Sam Merrill who plays a lot for the cavaliers and the center that plays for the Celtics. Inheriting two NBA players in the MW will get you to the dance. He has never recruited an NBA caliber player. Maybe one of the Dakota colleges will take him back. He has 4 million coming s…[Read more]

Throw out all the stats, past success, recruiting etc and just focus on the eye test. I’ve been watching Utah basketball since Jack Gardner days. Gardner, Pimm, Foster and Majerus all had players that fit team roles and played team basketball. Role players set picks got rebounds and played solid defense and set up the scorers.

From Majerus to c…[Read more]

That’s unbelievable to me. I would have reached out to Andre if I was Smith. My sympathy for Smith is fading fast.

Jeff Johnson said on DJ and PK that Miller didn’t want to be head coach but wanted to help out. Why wouldn’t you find a spot for him? He is close friends with Jensen. Wouldn’t it be amazing to get both!!

Yes NBA ties matter in recruiting Miami. Coach K had them Smith doesn’t. No point guard and lack of athleticism has been the Achilles heal of Smith. His recruiting and playing style doesn’t fit a P4 conference. Smith should have listened to the past players 4 years ago. If it’s true he rejected Millers offer to help coach he deserves to be fired…[Read more]