Does this hire excite the players?

[w0lfe]

what do you think...

 

[WTSooner]

I think once they talk to him, they'll be good. He's been around the block, and has come into new schools several times. He'll know what to say.

 

[perryj74]

No. It means they will actually have to play defense and rebound.

 

[StoopsBros]

No. It means they will actually have to play defense and rebound.

:clap

 

[perryj74]

No. It means they will actually have to play defense and rebound.

But I do think they will be on board with it.

 

[MercedeSooner]

damn well should. This guy has a ton of experience at big time programs and also was an NBA coach.

 

[Big Old Booger]

I would bet Cam Clark sticks around. Lon's offense is perfect for a guy of his skills.

Lon coached Mitch Richmond at KSU and Mitch was big time in the NBA.

 

[sanguinetti]

he's got NBA experience and a lot of success at the NCAA level. but, probably won't be listening to Jay-Z with them. not a shot at Jeff, just sayin'....Lon played for Jack Hartman....he's getting up there.

if he stabilizes the program and wins some games, it's a good if not electrifying hire.

 

[colston15]

I think the fact he's coached in the NBA will give him some instant credibility. I think college players really like that.

 

[dchief42]

Lon coached Mitch Richmond at KSU and Mitch was big time in the NBA.

Dangggg that was along time ago, Mitch Richmond, Im excited that we are hireing Kruger though

 

[JBaker]

I don't care if it excited them, as long as it makes them better basketball players.

 

[WTSooner]

I don't care if it excited them, as long as it makes them better basketball players.

Yep.

I just ask a couple of things of Lon. Get the team to play hard. Given them an identity on offense/defense. Win enough games to get us to the Dance on a regular basis. If he does that for the next 5-7 years, I'll be happy.

 

[MercedeSooner]

Yep.

I just ask a couple of things of Lon. Get the team to play hard. Given them an identity on offense/defense. Win enough games to get us to the Dance on a regular basis. If he does that for the next 5-7 years, I'll be happy.

Lon is going to do that with our team, so in the end I am happy.

If a couple players aren't excited about the hire would that also be such a bad thing ? One of the 1st things Lon is going to have to do is take a serious look at our roster and make changes where they need to be made.