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Dixon at TCU has shown that it doesn't take long to turn things around

Posted on 3/21/17 at 9:32 pm
Posted by NorthEndZone
Member since Dec 2008
11599 posts
Posted on 3/21/17 at 9:32 pm
Previous season 12-21 overall, 2-16 Big 12
Beat Richmond tonight to reach the NIT final four and currently stand at 22-15 overall.

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On March 21, 2016, TCU hired Pitt head coach and former Horned Frogs' letterman Jamie Dixon as the Frogs' next head basketball coach.[8] Prior to his return to Fort Worth as the 22nd head coach of TCU basketball, Dixon spent 13 years as the head coach at Pitt, won 4 national coach of the year awards, and ranked as the 9th winningest, active Division I head coach.[7] Dixon's impact at TCU was immediate, where in his first season he landed the highest-rated recruit in TCU history, led the Frogs to their best conference record and finish, best overall record, and first postseason tournament since joining the Big 12 in 2012, and knocked off the #1 ranked Kansas Jayhawks in the 2017 Big 12 Tournament in Kansas City–marking the program's first-ever win over a #1 ranked team.


I can see Coach Wade doing something similar next season for the Tigers.
This post was edited on 3/21/17 at 9:35 pm
Posted by LSUAlum2001
Stavro Mueller Beta
Member since Aug 2003
47192 posts
Posted on 3/21/17 at 9:34 pm to
Which is why I expect Wade to do something similar in year 1 & 2.

We have talent on the roster, we just haven't coached them for shite.
Posted by Andy Bernard
Cornell University
Member since Apr 2016
1745 posts
Posted on 3/21/17 at 9:37 pm to
That's because he has David Patrick as his top assistant
Posted by UnluckyTiger
Member since Sep 2003
36271 posts
Posted on 3/21/17 at 9:37 pm to
Trent Johnson lol
Posted by NoGeaux
New Orleans
Member since Jan 2004
5541 posts
Posted on 3/21/17 at 9:38 pm to
A bit premature to compare Dixon to Wade.
Posted by Tiger Ugly
Baton Rouge
Member since Jul 2008
14663 posts
Posted on 3/21/17 at 9:38 pm to
I think we'll see immediate and tangible signs of how bad this culture has gotten. I'm not talking about making post season tournaments but little things that give us hope and show the talent ain't quite as bad as what it looked to be this year.

For example, LSU 341 in defensive efficiency and VCU 22 this year. I think we'll see coaching can make a difference here.
Posted by LaBR4
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2005
51314 posts
Posted on 3/21/17 at 9:40 pm to
yeah a good coach can turn it around in 2-3.

Hell, only 5 play at a time.

Remember DiNardo Leaving..he was only dressing out like 55 players....we were in the dumps...Saban won a SEC Title in year 2.
This post was edited on 3/21/17 at 10:15 pm
Posted by Slickback
Deer Stand
Member since Mar 2008
27693 posts
Posted on 3/21/17 at 9:44 pm to
We have gaps, but their is talent on the roster. If Blakeney comes back and we can land smart, a combo of Smart, Sampson, and Blakeney, with Mays/Rachel/Alexander rotating in can be a solid backcourt. Landing a strong big that can play the 5 (immediately) would be huge. Reath is talented but too weak for the 5.

I know that's asking for a lot, but basketball rebuilds don't have to be as drastic as other sports...and I'm being optimistic right now
Posted by T
Member since Jan 2004
9889 posts
Posted on 3/21/17 at 10:28 pm to
Which is why I wanted LSU to shell out $3 million+ per year for an experienced/proven coach like Dixon, Prohm, Drew. Instead, LSU saved money and accepted some risks. But what's done is done and I hope Wade does awesome here.
Posted by buccaneer88
San Antonio, TX
Member since Nov 2016
666 posts
Posted on 3/21/17 at 10:34 pm to
+1. Ridiculous that so many are saying it'll take at least 3 years.
Posted by semjase
New Smyrna Beach FL
Member since May 2014
11134 posts
Posted on 3/22/17 at 2:28 am to
quote:

I can see Coach Wade doing something similar next season for the Tigers.
Everything I've read and heard about him leads to the impression that he's a young basketball version of Nick Saban. We can all only hope so...........
Posted by moneyg
Member since Jun 2006
56939 posts
Posted on 3/22/17 at 9:50 am to
quote:

Dixon at TCU has shown that it doesn't take long to turn things around


Now do Frank Martin at USCe
This post was edited on 3/22/17 at 9:51 am
Posted by HammerheadLincoln
The farther west the farther out
Member since May 2015
4908 posts
Posted on 3/22/17 at 9:52 am to
I can see us possibly making the NIT next year if things go really well and we get a bit of luck. NIT in year 2 is much more realistic though. A tourney appearance in year 3 or 4 seems pretty realistic too.
Posted by BilJ
Member since Sep 2003
158843 posts
Posted on 3/22/17 at 9:52 am to
could have had Dixon in 08 if there weren't certain requirements some were being rather vocal about...
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