Notes on Houston Cougars Podcast
Introduction
- Podcast focuses on Houston Cougars, part of Locked On Podcast Network.
- Discussion on transition in Houston Cougars men's basketball coaching staff.
Coaching Changes
- Quanis White:
- Assistant coach for 8 years at Houston, previously at Oklahoma and on 2002 Final Four team.
- Accepted head coaching job at University of Louisiana (Louisiana Lafayette).
- A Louisiana native; potential for rapid advancement in coaching career.
- Values loyalty and regional connection, may remain close to Louisiana.
Impact on Houston Cougars
- Quanis has turned down other head coaching offers in the past.
- Promoted to associate head coach at Houston, seen as 1B to head coach Kelvin Sampson.
- Committed to finishing the season with Houston before transitioning to Louisiana.
Distraction Concerns
- No expected distractions for Houston Cougars due to Quanis’s commitment to current season.
- Quanis focused on immediate coaching responsibilities and understands the significance of winning in March for future recruitment.
Potential Replacements for Quanis White
- Candidates Considered:
- Ebi Ere: Former player for Kelvin at Oklahoma, fits player-high-level perspective.
- Jason Detrick: Former player, recently stopped playing in Europe.
Intriguing Candidates
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Eddie Hill:
- Associate head coach at UC Riverside, former player for Kelvin at Washington State.
- Has significant coaching experience and Texas connections.
- Impressive coaching record, considered a rising star in college basketball.
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Eric Gordon:
- Former Houston Rockets player, strong relationship with Kelvin.
- Not done playing yet, but potential interest in coaching.
- Could bring NBA experience and recruit influence to the coaching staff.
Additional Notes
- Eric Gordon’s connection to Kelvin stems from his time at Indiana and mutual respect.
- Kelvin’s history with recruitment infractions at Indiana discussed.
- Eric Gordon holds potential appeal with recruits due to recent NBA career.
Upcoming Topics
- Discussion on Big 12 Awards and Houston's recognition.
These notes cover the key points from the podcast about coaching transitions and potential impacts, providing a summary for future review.