Bradley coaching staff change

[LittleBrave]

Any minutes that Davis gets will be at the expense of Ville, Hickman or Zek. I look forward to seeing him. P.s. is there a red/white game this year?

One of our major weaknesses last season was 3-pt shooting. That HAS to improve, as this league is centered on solid perimeter shooting and stingy D (which we should have)

I believe that Zek and Hickman could have the highest 3-pt %. They are confident and have a nice stroke - and can make them off the dribble, unlike Ville and Malevy.

[Nashville Cat]

Probably our new PGs, along with Hannah. I have been a fan of Darius since his 1st game. I know last season was a dud, but looking for him to play a key role this season.

100% agree. Terry Roberts' departure left a huge void for a team that's PG driven. If 'Duke' can fill that void even 75% BU will be in the hunt for a championship.

[Nashville Cat]

One of our major weaknesses last season was 3-pt shooting. That HAS to improve, as this league is centered on solid perimeter shooting and stingy D (which we should have)

I believe that Zek and Hickman could have the highest 3-pt %. They are confident and have a nice stroke - and can make them off the dribble, unlike Ville and Malevy.

Many of BU's 3 point shots were off flare screens. I don't remember many 3s off the dribble unless it was Terry doing improv. Then again I'm old and can't remember breakfast!

[KillerB]

Point guards.. It's a guard driven game and we have to be strong there to contend.

[Da Coach]

Drew Adams to be hired by the University of Cincinnati to a non-coaching position for men's basketball under Head Coach Wes Miller.

Cincinnati has finally announced the hiring of Drew Adams-
https://gobearcats.com/news/2022/10/...asketball.aspx

His official title is Associate AD, Men's Basketball

"Drew is one of the brightest young minds in college basketball," Cincinnati head coach Wes Miller said. "His experience in operations, recruiting and coaching at the highest level – including multiple NCAA Tournament bids and conference championships at several different elite programs – has given him an impressive resume and the skills to come into Cincinnati and immediately make us better in every facet of our program."

Respected among his peers and established as one of the brightest young minds in college hoops, he helped guide Bradley and New Mexico to five NCAA Tournament berths in his first six years as an assistant coach.

Drew's Bio page-
https://gobearcats.com/sports/mens-b...drew-adams/203

[Da Coach]

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Drew Adams is in demand as an assistant because of his close connection to highly rated 2024 recruit Flory Bidunga.

https://www.bradleyfans.com/forum/sports-forums/basketball-fan-talk/493758-2023-2024-and-beyond-recruits?p=503988#post503988

Cincinnati head coach Wes Miller, who has offered Bidunga, must think hiring Coach Adams improves his chances of landing him.
However, the Cincinnati basketball website shows that all 3 assistant coaching positions there are currently filled-

https://gobearcats.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster#sidearm-roster-coaches

One time Bradley recruit Flory Bidunga eliminated Bradley a long time ago. But as recently as a week or two ago, he was still in touch with and considering Cincinnati, where former Bradley assistant Drew Adams now works as an assistant coach.
But today, Bidunga tells college basketball writer Joe Tipton that he has cut his list to 4 schools, and it no longer includes Cincinnati.

https://www.on3.com/news/flory-bidunga-down-to-4-schools-auburn-duke-kansas-michigan/

"High five-star center Flory Bidunga is down to four schools, he tells On3. Moving forward, the 6-foot-9, 215-pound rising senior will consider Auburn, Duke, Kansas, and Michigan."

[Da Coach]

One time Bradley recruit Flory Bidunga eliminated Bradley a long time ago. But as recently as a week or two ago, he was still in touch with and considering Cincinnati, where former Bradley assistant Drew Adams now works as an assistant coach.
But today, Bidunga tells college basketball writer Joe Tipton that he has cut his list to 4 schools, and it no longer includes Cincinnati.

https://www.on3.com/news/flory-bidunga-down-to-4-schools-auburn-duke-kansas-michigan/

"High five-star center Flory Bidunga is down to four schools, he tells On3. Moving forward, the 6-foot-9, 215-pound rising senior will consider Auburn, Duke, Kansas, and Michigan."

One-time Bradley recruit Flory Bidunga tweets that he will be making his college decision some time this week-

https://twitter.com/FBidunga/status/1688722529752391680

As noted above, he recently cut his list to Kansas, Duke, Auburn, and Michigan.

[Da Coach]

One-time Bradley recruit Flory Bidunga tweets that he will be making his college decision some time this week-

https://twitter.com/FBidunga/status/1688722529752391680

As noted above, he recently cut his list to Kansas, Duke, Auburn, and Michigan.

Flory Bidunga commits to Kansas.

[LongTimeFan]

Resources?

[Da Coach]

Resources?

Some project Bidunga could be a one-and-done to the NBA. Either way, you can't blame him for wanting to maximize his earnings for this coming season. Kansas (the university itself) cannot offer anything more financially than any other school, but the NIL money is the difference-maker. It is estimated that Bidunga's NIL value is over $500,000-

https://www.on3.com/db/flory-bidunga-153411/nil/

There are only a couple schools who have NIL support that can match that, and reportedly Kansas and Auburn, Bidunga's final 2 choices, were at that level. There are reports that even Duke and Michigan, the other two schools in his final 4, were not able to match that money.

[bradleyfan124]

Some project Bidunga could be a one-and-done to the NBA. Either way, you can't blame him for wanting to maximize his earnings for this coming season. Kansas (the university itself) cannot offer anything more financially than any other school, but the NIL money is the difference-maker. It is estimated that Bidunga's NIL value is over $500,000-

https://www.on3.com/db/flory-bidunga-153411/nil/

There are only a couple schools who have NIL support that can match that, and reportedly Kansas and Auburn, Bidunga's final 2 choices, were at that level. There are reports that even Duke and Michigan, the other two schools in his final 4, were not able to match that money.

Bill Self has always had the best team money can buy