Thoughts on Assistants - Page 2

CoachTalk · 04-05-2021, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by pnkranger

Definitely had a couple of strike-outs.

Any word on CJ Noland yet? I know his family loves Carlin Hartman, but I kind of get the sense that they want to stay close to home so parents can see some games in person.

Maybe some competition from UT, Baylor, TCU, SMU, etc., but really hoping we can hang onto him. He's the kind of strong guard that will thrive in Moser's scheme.

I’ve reached out. No word.

Mom dad Cj all still Sooners on social media.

TINY · 04-05-2021, 12:10 PM

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I’ve reached out. No word.

Mom dad Cj all still Sooners on social media.

It’s good that his 2nd place team was likely kstate whose program looks really bad rn.

pnkranger · 04-05-2021, 12:12 PM

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It’s good that his 2nd place team was likely kstate whose program looks really bad rn.

He would have a lot more options after his senior season. Just hoping he's sold on Coach Moser.

Gibson, Harkless, Noland, Bijan, and Hill is a solid foundation to build on.

CoachTalk · 04-05-2021, 12:17 PM

First asst is KT turner. Former UT asst.

BoulderSooner · 04-05-2021, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by CoachTalk

First asst is KT turner. Former UT asst.

this is a great hire

here is his bio from UT site

https://texassports.com/news/2020/9/...ead-coach.aspx

bio from SMU

https://smumustangs.com/sports/mens-...k-t-turner/282

IndySooner · 04-05-2021, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by CoachTalk

First asst is KT turner. Former UT asst.

That's a home run hire. Spent most of his career at SMU. Deep DFW ties. Associate Head Coach at SMU and then at Texas.

BoulderSooner · 04-05-2021, 12:24 PM

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TINY · 04-05-2021, 12:24 PM

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this is a great hire

here is his bio from UT site

https://texassports.com/news/2020/9/...ead-coach.aspx

Wow that’s a really good hire iyam! Guessing he chose OU and Porter over Shaka and Marquette.

Stikboy · 04-05-2021, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by CoachTalk

First asst is KT turner. Former UT asst.

That's what I call scoop. Nice, Coach!(And Jeff Goodman haha)

Rumblings on any others?

sooner 1234 · 04-05-2021, 12:45 PM

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Wow that’s a really good hire iyam! Guessing he chose OU and Porter over Shaka and Marquette.

Best assistant hire at OU since Lon’s final 4 staff was gutted . I’m very excited about the direction of Ou basketball .

mardaddy51 · 04-05-2021, 12:53 PM

KT Turner - Assoc. Head Coach from Texas. Bulk of his time spent at SMU.

Anyone with insight into his recruiting?

TINY · 04-05-2021, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by sooner 1234

Best assistant hire at OU since Lon’s final 4 staff was gutted . I’m very excited about the direction of Ou basketball .

Exciting times, Sooner 1234! Let’s get it, Porter!!

WTSooner · 04-05-2021, 01:04 PM

Dude has extensive JUCO ties as well, and went to school in OKC. Solid.

Anybody know if he has any specialties as far as coaching (ie, bigs, defense, etc.)?

Stikboy · 04-05-2021, 01:05 PM

On a 247 page it had a list of guys he recruited to SMU, and they were all guards. Shake being one of them.

MJSooner · 04-05-2021, 01:41 PM

I agree with the sentiments of everyone. A GREAT hire for an assistant. This is as good as an assistant you can get and the perfect first hire. It also shows you where his mindset is on what he needs, which is really good.

Larry Brown coaching tree and was responsible for Shake and Ojeleye at SMU, both of whom he helped get drafted with the development. Also look at the development of Texass players last year, something that has been lacking. Great recruits but in the past don't improve much. Look at Jericho Sims. Even Ramey and Coleman. A dIfferent player(s) at the end of the year than at the beginning. Can't help think Turner was a part of that.

You cannot spend time with Larry Brown and be Assoc HC under him and at Texass without being a good coach, and have great connections from his time in DFW and Texass. Not only has great Texass ties, but also roots to Hutchison and other JUCOs. Even sweeter is we did not give Beard any chance to retain him

This is a great first hire by Moser and makes me feel even better and more excited about him coming to Norman.

Eielson · 04-05-2021, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by CoachTalk

First asst is KT turner. Former UT asst.

Love it.

thebigabd · 04-05-2021, 02:36 PM

I like this hire a lot.

AdaSooner · 04-05-2021, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by mardaddy51

KT Turner - Assoc. Head Coach from Texas. Bulk of his time spent at SMU.

Anyone with insight into his recruiting?

He got credit for two recruits (Shake Milton and Tyson Jolly) OU really wanted.

https://247sports.com/Coach/KT-Turne...lTimeRecruits/

Oh, I like this hire, A LOT! Turner is a great start to our new coach’s staff.

sdcloud9 · 04-05-2021, 03:09 PM

Moser is off to a great start.....I'm liking this hire more and more every day!

CoachTalk · 04-05-2021, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by AdaSooner

He got credit for two recruits (Shake Milton and Tyson Jolly) OU really wanted.

https://247sports.com/Coach/KT-Turne...lTimeRecruits/

Oh, I like this hire, A LOT! Turner is a great start to our new coach’s staff.

Ou didn’t want Jolley.

sunnyjim48 · 04-05-2021, 04:09 PM

KT Turner's dad was a great player for Southwestern State in the late 60's and early 70's. He was an Air Force veteran who came to SW as a 23-year old freshman. He was the point guard for some great small college teams that featured players like Amos Thomas, Archie McGill, and Lloyd Lacey.
Ken Turner was one of the best people I have ever known. Over 20 years later, when he was an assistant at OCU, he remembered me although we never had any contact after I graduated in 1971.
My brother was a sports reporter who most of you would know. Every time he ran into Ken he would ask about me.
He later was an assistant at Oklahoma State before becoming assistant at Ohio State. That is where he died suddenly.
While at SW, Ken met and married Margaret who was from Mangum. So KT has solid Oklahoma roots.
If I'm not mistaken, Ken played against Tommy Griffin who played for Northwestern State at Alva.

Eielson · 04-05-2021, 04:15 PM

We definitely got our "Texas guy," but honestly...I want all the Texas ties we can get. We can be a Sweet 16 team every year just recruiting Oklahoma, Dallas, and Houston. I think one Loyola guy that is familiar with him and hopefully has some midwest ties makes sense, but I want the rest to be more hires like this.

ouboomer · 04-05-2021, 05:02 PM

another name popped up Emanuel Dildy at northwestern being mentioned to joining the staff

Maverick008 · 04-05-2021, 05:09 PM

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another name popped up Emanuel Dildy at northwestern being mentioned to joining the staff

Would make sense. Currently with Northwestern but has ties to Loyola Chicago/Moser as an assistant and knows the chicago recruiting area well.

hoopsaustin · 04-05-2021, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Eielson

We definitely got our "Texas guy," but honestly...I want all the Texas ties we can get. We can be a Sweet 16 team every year just recruiting Oklahoma, Dallas, and Houston. I think one Loyola guy that is familiar with him and hopefully has some midwest ties makes sense, but I want the rest to be more hires like this.

I'm with you as opposed to Chicago dudes