rbg
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04-05-24 02:24 PM - Post#367059
Cornell named Jon Jaques head coach today.
https://cornellbigred.com/news/2024/4/5/jon-jaq ues...
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mountainred
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04-05-24 02:40 PM - Post#367060
In response to rbg
I hope he's the right guy, I really want him to be. It certainly maximizes continuity.
Not that you are reading this, but good luck Coach Jaques.
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rbg
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04-05-24 02:46 PM - Post#367061
In response to mountainred
Jaques seems like the easiest and correct choice for AD Moore.
Successful alum and long-serving coach, who has a strong connection to Cornell and Ithaca.
Hopefully, he will take the lessons learned from the last few years under Brian Earl over the lessons from his time with Bill Courtney.
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mountainred
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04-06-24 09:47 PM - Post#367086
In response to rbg
Hopefully, he will take the lessons learned from the last few years under Brian Earl over the lessons from his time with Bill Courtney.
A few recruiting tips from Courtney wouldn't hurt. Another Matt Morgan or Shonn Miller would be nice.
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scoop85
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04-11-24 07:50 AM - Post#367259
In response to mountainred
Introductory press conference Friday at noon to be streamed at cornellbigred.com
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HARVARDDADGRAD
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04-11-24 09:57 AM - Post#367269
In response to mountainred
I think teams will still get good recruits. I don't see that as the big problem. With some exceptions, some of our better recruits were left due to HS injuries or maybe size issues. Sure, we might lose a Llewellyn, Aiken or Towns to an NIL offer, but there will still be late bloomers. The issue is whether a Shonn Miller or Matt Morgan would have transferred out after a breakout season (or two). Morgan scored 18.9 PPG as a freshman, Miller only 8.9 PPG (So 11.9; Jr. 16.8). I'm thinking Morgan might have transferred right away, with Miller considering it after his Junior season. As Ivy Player of the Year as a sophomore, Towns could have been mulling it over until his injury in the final 10 minutes of the Tournament Final. Aiken might have left after his freshman campaign (14.5 PPG)
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rbg
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Jon Jaques Officially Named Head Coach 05-14-24 08:48 AM - Post#368334
In response to HARVARDDADGRAD
Jon Jaques finalized his coaching staff.
https://cornellbigred.com/news/2024/5/13/mens-b ask...
Mike Brennan - Assistant Coach
• Assistant Coach, Loyola University Maryland (2023-24)
• Head Coach, American University (2013-23)
• Assistant Coach, Georgetown University (2009-13)
• Assistant Coach, American University (2007-09)
• Assistant Coach, Princeton University (2000-07)
• Volunteer Assistant Coach, Columbia University (1995-96)
• Player, Princeton (1990-94)
Mark McGonigal - Assistant Coach
• Assistant Coach, University of Richmond (2023-24)
• Director of Basketball Operations, University of Richmond (2019-23)
• Director of Program Development, University of Richmond (2016-19)
• Coach, National Collegiate Scouting Association (2012-16)
• Assistant Coach, Holy Spirit HS (NJ) (2011-12)
• Player, University of Richmond (2005-09)
Jalen Hayes - Assistant Coach
• Assistant Coach/Director of Basketball Operations, Cornell University (2023-present)
• Director of Basketball Operations, Lafayette College (2022-23)
• Assistant Coach, Widener College (2021-22)
• Assistant Coordinator of Basketball Operations, Drexel University (2017-21)
• Student, Drexel (2017-21)
Edited by rbg on 05-14-24 08:48 AM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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ToothlessTiger
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Re: Jon Jaques Officially Named Head Coach 05-14-24 09:16 AM - Post#368336
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Thrilled that Brennan will be on the staff at Cornell. Quality coach and quality guy.
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1LotteryPick1969
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Re: Jon Jaques Officially Named Head Coach 05-14-24 11:10 AM - Post#368337
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I wonder if Scott Greenman got any interest?
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sparman
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Re: Jon Jaques Officially Named Head Coach 05-16-24 06:59 AM - Post#368391
In response to ToothlessTiger
Good for Brennan. Serves as another reminder of the challenging intineracy of the coaching profession. Spouses (and family) must be saintly.
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ToothlessTiger
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Re: Jon Jaques Officially Named Head Coach 05-16-24 07:32 AM - Post#368393
In response to sparman
Adapting to life in Ithaca may be a challenge for a family from D.C., but I am sure they will love the more relaxed life of a rural college town. Gorgeous part of the country for certain.
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SRP
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05-17-24 07:28 PM - Post#368466
In response to ToothlessTiger
Brennan’s teams were usually very low tempo, so this could be an interesting adjustment.
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