Next head coach Porter Moser

[CoachTalk]

https://twitter.com/oklahomansports/status/1378103153879613440?s=21

 

[sooner 1234]

You aren't concerned about a guy who finishes under .500 in the Missouri Valley 71% of the time?

Have you not seen Lon’s conference record all time at OU ( barely .500 )and he’s a hall of fame coach .

 

[thegreyghost]

99-36 his last 4 years....final 4, and sweet 16 at Loyola Chicago

 

[Eielson]

I thought for a second Denzel Valentine was on his coaching staff. Turns out he has a brother named Drew Valentine, and they're the spitting image of each other. I wonder if he'll bring him along.

 

[Maverick008]

As sheepdogs put it, it is highly schemed. If you ever watched Rick Majerus' offense at SLU or Utah, it is that offense. However, Moser didn't have the athletes so he slowed the tempo a little bit. I think it can be a quicker-paced/higher-scoring offense than it was at Loyola if he gets higher-caliber athletes to run it, like those he will get in the Big XII.

My biggest concern is when teams are able to defend that double high post or the screened and backside 3PAs, how effective will it be at scoring. There are some great defensive-minded coaches in our conference with Huggins, Self, Weber, Beard, and Drew, and we have seen what happens when you can't score inside or hit threes.

I am optimistic it will be better here, but time will tell. That and recruiting this area are my biggest concerns, but I think it is a great hire, as good as we can probably get, that will be perceived nationally as a home run.

It was only one game but that scheme and their defensive intensity beat Weber and Kansas state to a pulp the year that they went to the final four. Kansas state was no match for Loyola that day I remember watching that game and being fairly impressed with the way that Loyola to Kansas state to the woodshed.

 

[sheepdogs1]

99-36 his last 4 years....final 4, and sweet 16 at Loyola Chicago

We might see this as a trend, but to others? You'll have to ask them (maybe they have carrots in their hands).

 

[thegreyghost]

I have no clue how well he will do here, but to act like this is some terrible hire is just silly...I would bet most Big 12 opponents aren’t exactly jumping up and down in celebration w/ the hire

 

[MsProudSooner]

Highlights of the Loyola Chicago/Illinois game in the NCAA tournament this year.

https://www.ncaa.com/video/basketball-men/2021-03-21/mbk-313-loyola-chicago-illinois-highlight

 

[inoref]

Porter Moser in the portal

 

[thebigabd]

You think Elijah harkless was valuable last year.... you wait.

Love that guy

 

[thebigabd]

Porter Moser in the portal

I like your style

 

[SoonerinNC]

Taking over a program that was in the pits as well as stepping up to a stronger conference was probably a tough challenge.

Bio looks good but obviously hyped. Like Valentine and could he not bring Kurtwig along as a graduate transfer as he was a senior in 20-21. I think the NCAA granted everyone an extra season to make up for 2019-2020. Kurtwig and a good power forward from the portal would give him a good head start.

Good defensive and rebounding stats. Scored 71+ points a game. Decent not great. Like his offense better than Kruger's though. More disciplined, better movement and screening vs the roll offense employed by Kruger.

I feel that Kruger was a good coach, not a great coach but a superb human being. Will miss him.

I will assume Moser will be good until he proves otherwise.

 

[allday92]

https://twitter.com/CBSSportsHQ/status/1378127515517136903?s=20

Interesting video that goes a little behind the scenes of the hire.
- Joe C. has been in Chicago the past two days meeting with Moser and his people to get the deal done
- Loyola went up to 10 years/2.2M per year
- OU offer is likely greater than 3M per year
- Had interest from Indiana and Marquette, but would not entertain other offers while still coaching this season.

 

[soonerdanny]

Well, not my first choice by any means, but Joe C. has more than earned my trust over the years, so I'm just going to (safely) assume that he knows better.

 

[D Rock]

It took me a bit to remember my screen name and password instead of just lurking here :ez-laugh:, but this hire inspired me to post.

Nationally, it's pretty much a home run hire. I'm sure he will bring in the right assistants to help him recruit the area. I worry less about his overall coaching record compared to what he has done more recently, especially considering where he's coached to date. I promise Illinois knew all about Loyola-Chicago and scouted them well, but still got dismantled in the tournament. He's proven that he can coach. The last four years have been really good for him and this is, BY FAR, the best job he's had. I have a good feeling about this hire. Time will tell, but go ahead and count me in. Cheers!

 

[Max Power]

You think Elijah harkless was valuable last year.... you wait.

wait, are you saying harkless will get better, or he will hit the portal and be missed?

 

[MercedeSooner]

https://twitter.com/CBSSportsHQ/status/1378127515517136903?s=20

Interesting video that goes a little behind the scenes of the hire.
- Joe C. has been in Chicago the past two days meeting with Moser and his people to get the deal done
- Loyola went up to 10 years/2.2M per year
- OU offer is likely greater than 3M per year
- Had interest from Indiana and Marquette, but would not entertain other offers while still coaching this season.

Wow that's a huge commitment from Loyola. Joe C got his man.

 

[BCSooners]

Love his defense & knows how to build a roster. Will he be able to adapt to recruiting & tweak his offense to be as efficient as he likes in the Big12? Think it’s a good hire, will be interesting on how he fills out his staff.

 

[NickZepp]

The roster right now is very depleted. Gibson should be back with Harkless, Jalen Hill is a good athlete. If Alondes Williams can return that would be nice but the rest of the team will basically be new.

 

[skyvue]

the rest of the team will basically be new.

We can hope that Harmon and/or Manek return, but there's no guarantee of that, obviously.