If....you have son who is Major D1 material

[TwinDegrees2]

If you have a son who is High D1, and you can't get him to Purdue and Painter, what coach in the Big Ten would you want him to play for and why?

And if there's no one in the Big you like well enough to encourage him to play for, where would you want him to go, or not go, and why/why not.

 

[DrEss]

Frankly, after everything I've read in the last 24 hours, the last school I would let my son play for is Purdue. This AD, BOTs and Mitch need to turn this ship around FAST. Even though him winning a few games in the NCAA would help, CMP has an impossible job recruiting kids to Purdue. I feel feel fortunate and thankful for those that committed to him in the past. To answer your question, if my son was good enough, I would hope he would be interested in Wisconsin or Butler.

 

[Heller]

If you have a son who is High D1, and you can't get him to Purdue and Painter, what coach in the Big Ten would you want him to play for and why?

And if there's no one in the Big you like well enough to encourage him to play for, where would you want him to go, or not go, and why/why not.

What is his goal? NBA or a solid degree? My son would always be counseled to pick the academic program that means he will have some decent income for the rest of his life.

 

[syc70]

It depends on what you want from the college BB experience.
If you want...
1. The best Xs & Os coach.....John Beilein (Michigan)
2. Best recruiter....Thad Matta (Ohio St)
3. Coach that will push you to be the best (toughest)...Tom Izzo (MSU) & not even close
4. Coach that will have the best post BB connections...Chris Collins (Northwestern)
5. Coach that is going to tell you how good you are....Tom Crean (IU)
6. Best academics....depends on what field you are looking at. All of the Big 10 schools are really good schools



Every kid/situation is different

 

[TC4THREE]

It all depends on what his professional prospects are, what his academic ambitions are, and what his game is like. I will say that I have always been a big fan of Beilein. I like Matta ok. I respect Collins at Northwestern. I like what I've seen of the new Wisconsin coach so far but probably need to see more from him before he'd be someone I'd send my kid to. I'd have had no problem with Bo Ryan.

If my kid happened to be a top 20 recruit with NBA aspirations, I'd probably recommend Calipari and Kentucky. Maybe Coach K if I thought he'd still be there for however long my kid might be there. Sean Miller at Arizona would be another one I'd look at. I'd probably have to do more research into some of these coaches outside of the Big Ten to either validate or refute my opinion of them.

 

[BoilerBiker]

If you're high d1, then nearly all would have pro aspirations.
I guess I'd be different and make that top priority over even academics initially - can only make a career of bball in a short span of your life, vs a degree which can be earned anytime (simultaneously to playing or afterwards)

Izzo and matta have probably produced the most NBA guys outside Purdue(?), wiscy seems pretty solid even with a new regime

 

[Mgkcbb]

Michigan State and Izzo

 

[PU52Chevy]

My thinking is always education first, then sports, then social aspect......

Even though I personally am not a fan of Coach K at Duke.....he is a living legend.

Duke education is pretty damn good, Coach K is amazing (as a coach) and Durham has a good social scene.

Second would have been Vanderbilt but Coach Stallings left...but Vandy is a good school and great social environment.


Dream world pick would be UCLA with Coach Wooden and LA has a good social vibe.

 

[Professor Emeritus]

It depends on what you want from the college BB experience.
If you want...
1. The best Xs & Os coach.....John Beilein (Michigan)
2. Best recruiter....Thad Matta (Ohio St)
3. Coach that will push you to be the best (toughest)...Tom Izzo (MSU) & not even close
4. Coach that will have the best post BB connections...Chris Collins (Northwestern)
5. Coach that is going to tell you how good you are....Tom Crean (IU)
6. Best academics....depends on what field you are looking at. All of the Big 10 schools are really good schools



Every kid/situation is different

7. Coach that will watch you dress/undress in the locker room...Tom Crean (IU)

 

[BoilerDaddy]

If you have a son who is High D1, and you can't get him to Purdue and Painter, what coach in the Big Ten would you want him to play for and why?

And if there's no one in the Big you like well enough to encourage him to play for, where would you want him to go, or not go, and why/why not.

Beilein. From what I can tell, he's honest and cares about his players. He's also an excellent coach.

 

[Professor Emeritus]

Beilein. From what I can tell, he's honest and cares about his players. He's also an excellent coach.

Second that. Had an opportunity to meet him and he is indeed very genuine. Also extremely complimentary of CMP.

 

[StickPurdue]

If you have a son who is High D1, and you can't get him to Purdue and Painter, what coach in the Big Ten would you want him to play for and why?

And if there's no one in the Big you like well enough to encourage him to play for, where would you want him to go, or not go, and why/why not.

I wouldn't want him in the Big Ten if he isn't going to play for Purdue. If I wanted him close to home I would say Butler. I would also look at a team like Dayton. Outside of that I would say schools like Clemson, Syracuse, Alabama, Miami, Florida, USC, and UCLA. Schools like TCU and Texas A&M would have some appeal as well. No matter how good they are, I would encourage them to stay away from the Kentucky, Duke, and MSU teams. Of the perennial contenders I would say North Carolina because of how highly rated the school is.

 

[syc70]

You would send them to UNC based on how highly rated the school is, but they are under academic investigation. You say no to Duke, but it is a top notch academic institution

 

[Catfish_ Crazy]

Iowa State

 

[ahhculdee]

Purdue or ETSU. Nowhere else.

 

[Do Dah Day]

I have stayed out of this conversation because I have a son who was LOW D1 and went through the recruiting process. The difference may be that he did not have the variety of offers from great programs, but he did have an offer from Arkansas during the mid 90s. That was a very interesting situation. He had about ten offers in the fall.

I have also coached three D1 football players - one went pro (coached them in basketball), 6 D1 baseball players (two to Stanford) (coached them in basketball), three D1 golfers (again,coached basketball), four D1 softball players, and 3 players who are now head basketball coaches.

I will bottom-line this by saying two things. 1. Go where you are the most wanted. If they aren't really wanting you, don't go regardless of how much you like it there. That makes for a long four years of unhappiness. and 2. Consider the distance from your family and friends. It really does matter to most. If they can afford to be around you a lot, then this is less important. One of the football player's families rented an apartment in Lafayette. For many players, this becomes a lot more important than they thought it was when they were 18 and REALLY wanted their freedom.

 

[TwinDegrees2]

I have stayed out of this conversation because I have a son who was LOW D1 and went through the recruiting process. The difference may be that he did not have the variety of offers from great programs, but he did have an offer from Arkansas during the mid 90s. That was a very interesting situation. He had about ten offers in the fall.

I have also coached three D1 football players - one went pro (coached them in basketball), 6 D1 baseball players (two to Stanford) (coached them in basketball), three D1 golfers (again,coached basketball), four D1 softball players, and 3 players who are now head basketball coaches.

I will bottom-line this by saying two things. 1. Go where you are the most wanted. If they aren't really wanting you, don't go regardless of how much you like it there. That makes for a long four years of unhappiness. and 2. Consider the distance from your family and friends. It really does matter to most. If they can afford to be around you a lot, then this is less important. One of the football player's families rented an apartment in Lafayette. For many players, this becomes a lot more important than they thought it was when they were 18 and REALLY wanted their freedom.

Nice post. As a former baseball coach, and a father with two sons who were recruited, the one thing I tell all my players is, "If the first thing they ask isn't about your academics, walk away." Any good coach will want to know if he's getting a kid who can make it in the classroom.

 

[Dakota Girl]

I wouldn't want him in the Big Ten if he isn't going to play for Purdue. If I wanted him close to home I would say Butler. I would also look at a team like Dayton. Outside of that I would say schools like Clemson, Syracuse, Alabama, Miami, Florida, USC, and UCLA. Schools like TCU and Texas A&M would have some appeal as well. No matter how good they are, I would encourage them to stay away from the Kentucky, Duke, and MSU teams. Of the perennial contenders I would say North Carolina because of how highly rated the school is.

 

[Boiler1313]

I have stayed out of this conversation because I have a son who was LOW D1 and went through the recruiting process. The difference may be that he did not have the variety of offers from great programs, but he did have an offer from Arkansas during the mid 90s. That was a very interesting situation. He had about ten offers in the fall.

I have also coached three D1 football players - one went pro (coached them in basketball), 6 D1 baseball players (two to Stanford) (coached them in basketball), three D1 golfers (again,coached basketball), four D1 softball players, and 3 players who are now head basketball coaches.

I will bottom-line this by saying two things. 1. Go where you are the most wanted. If they aren't really wanting you, don't go regardless of how much you like it there. That makes for a long four years of unhappiness. and 2. Consider the distance from your family and friends. It really does matter to most. If they can afford to be around you a lot, then this is less important. One of the football player's families rented an apartment in Lafayette. For many players, this becomes a lot more important than they thought it was when they were 18 and REALLY wanted their freedom.

Well said Sir. I totally agree with you. All things equal though, I would think my son would chose Michigan. I like how they seem to run a good program, with what appears to be a good family atmosphere.