Really great hire, about the best that Stanford could realistically hope for. I wanted Randy Bennett and Coach Smith is the next best thing, he was Randy's assistant for a decade. Did a great job at Columbia, an outstanding job at USF and killed it at WSU where he kept improving over time. Maybe the smartest man in college basketball, according to URichmond's head coach Mooney.
As a player, he shot 51.3% from long range. His style is "Nerdball", given his dependence on analytics. He coached an Ivy -- successfully. Has a master's in educational leadership.
Hopefully he can stave off transfer portal issues, and perhaps even benefit. Maybe Stanford will give him a 1-2 year free pass on marginal recruits to shore up a decimated program. Stanford BB is a tough nut to crack. Takes a very unique kind of coach, and I think he's the one. Nice going, Bernard. Your job is safe for one more year... ;)
As a player, he shot 51.3% from long range. His style is "Nerdball", given his dependence on analytics. He coached an Ivy -- successfully. Has a master's in educational leadership.
Hopefully he can stave off transfer portal issues, and perhaps even benefit. Maybe Stanford will give him a 1-2 year free pass on marginal recruits to shore up a decimated program. Stanford BB is a tough nut to crack. Takes a very unique kind of coach, and I think he's the one. Nice going, Bernard. Your job is safe for one more year... ;)
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