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Associate HC Quannas White OUT to Head Coach Louisiana! NEXT STEPS as Coogs Navigate March Madness

Mar 31, 2025

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

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