Coaching Carousel

[Da Coach]

I haven't followed Powell since the 04'-05' season at IL, but he was a favorite of mine. Definitely seemed like a character man that would do well in life. Seems he has so far. Would be an interesting coach in the MVC imo.

I have to think Valparaiso would have contacted him. The fact that his name is not being mentioned now as a candidate, makes me wonder if he said no. Valpo would be a tough rebuild, and they are also the lowest paid position in the Valley. Powell could be earning more at Gonzaga.

[egib52]

I have to think Valparaiso would have contacted him. The fact that his name is not being mentioned now as a candidate, makes me wonder if he said no. Valpo would be a tough rebuild, and they are also the lowest paid position in the Valley. Powell could be earning more at Gonzaga.

I guarantee Roger is holding out for the right P5 job.

[braves16]

https://twitter.com/samurai_hoops/st...C-rdyNp88tAAAA


Samurai Hoops
@samurai_hoops
3 Names Samurai continues to hear @ Valpo…
Roger Powell Jr
Jake Diebler
Dre Haynes
9:15 AM · Apr 5, 2023
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[Da Coach]

Jake Diebler is an interesting name. That is the first I've seen him mentioned as a candidate, but he seems like a good option. He played 4 years at Valparaiso (2005-09) under Homer Drew, then spent a year as a student assistant, a year as DBO, then a couple years as an assistant coach under Bryce Drew. Since leaving Valpo, he's been an assistant at Vanderbilt and Ohio State, and this year was elevated to Associate Head Coach under Chris Holtman.

DeAndre Haynes is an assistant coach at Marquette, where he's been for the past 2 seasons. He played at Maryland, is a native of Detroit, and does not appear to have any previous connection to Valparaiso.

[Da Coach]

There are 8 schools still without a head coach-
Cal State Northridge
Coppin State
Kennesaw State
New Hampshire
Southern Utah
Utah State
Utah Valley
Valparaiso

There are strong rumors that Valparaiso will make their announcement today (Thursday, 4/6).
Chris Lowery seems to be the most popular name being reported, but not all are in agreement.
One or more of the others on that list night, also be ready to name a coach.

[braves16]

[Da Coach]

VallyHoopsInsider.com and Harry Schroeder discuss a few new possible candidates for the Valpo job, including former Bradley assistant Alvin Brooks III (a Jim Les assistant)-

https://www.valleyhoopsinsider.com/candidates-for-the-valpo-opening/

I think most of those names are speculation. Multiple reports suggest that it is Roger Powell's job if he wants it. Others being considered include Jake Diebler, DeAndre Haynes, and Greg Tonagel.

[PhiAlphaBoy]

VallyHoopsInsider.com and Harry Schroeder discuss a few new possible candidates for the Valpo job, including former Bradley assistant Alvin Brooks III (a Jim Les assistant)-

https://www.valleyhoopsinsider.com/candidates-for-the-valpo-opening/

I think most of those names are speculation. Multiple reports suggest that it is Roger Powell's job if he wants it. Others being considered include Jake Diebler, DeAndre Haynes, and Greg Tonagel.

I think the cause for the delay is that their top choices have all been turning down the job.

[Da Coach]

There are 8 schools still without a head coach-
Cal State Northridge
Coppin State
Kennesaw State
New Hampshire
Southern Utah
Utah State
Utah Valley
Valparaiso

There are strong rumors that Valparaiso will make their announcement today (Thursday, 4/6).
Chris Lowery seems to be the most popular name being reported, but not all are in agreement.
One or more of the others on that list night, also be ready to name a coach.

New Hampshire fills their head coach job with former Bucknell head coach Nathan Davis

https://hoopdirt.com/official-davis-named-head-basketball-coach-at-unh/

[Da Coach]

ESPN sportswriter reports the Valparaiso is expected to hire Roger Powell

https://twitter.com/PeteThamel/status/1644361619508477952

[braves16]

https://twitter.com/GoodmanHoops/status/1644362161337114624?cxt=HHwWgIC9yY2r-dEtAAAA

[houstonbrave]

Home run hire for Valpo

[Da Coach]

Official announcement by Valparaiso-
Roger Powell Jr. Selected to Lead Valpo Men’s Basketball Program

https://www.valpoathletics.com/mbasketball/news/2022-23/22022/roger-powell-jr-selected-to-lead-valpo-mens-basketball-program/

Powell's twitter-

https://twitter.com/RogerPowellJr

Just a quick look tells you that Roger Powell is a man of high character. His tweets are all about his faith, his family, his players and co-workers, and his respect for others.

[Da Coach]

Southern Utah hires Western Illinois head coach Rob Jeter. He replaces Todd Simon, who was hired away by Bowling Green.
https://twitter.com/PeteThamel/statu...90406195380246

Jeter has been at WIU for 3 seasons. He took over a program that went 5-21 the previous year, and has improved the record each year. This past season, WIU was 16-14, their first overall winning record since 2012-13 under Jim Molinari. They were 9-9 in the Summit League, their first non-losing league record also since 2012-13.
https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb...-illinois/men/

It will be interesting to see what WIU does. Will they elevate Chad Boudreau, the Associate Head Coach there. Or will they hire someone from outside?
WIU coaching staff- https://goleathernecks.com/sports/me...ketball/roster

[64NIT]

Quinnipiac has officially announced that Tom Pecora will "assume head coaching duties" after Baker Dunleavy's resignation, per release. Pecora has previously the head coach of both Fordham and Hofstra.

https://twitter.com/JonRothstein/status/1646515980787662850