Dave Paulsen

Washingtonian · Mar 31, 2015

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patriot_League

Most Patriot League schools do not give athletic scholarships in a number of sports, and Bucknell only granted them in basketball prior to the addition of football scholarships in 2012.

KAOriginal · Mar 31, 2015

gmujim92 said:
Paulsen has clearly proven that he can coach the game of basketball. That is a huge step in the right direction for our program after four years of clown car.

The #1 question in my mind is whether he can successfully recruit scholarship players ... especially the type of players we will need to win in the A-10.

If I'm reading his background correctly, he was a head coach in DIII and a non-scholarship DI league.

Hopefully he will bring in some shooters (think Davidson?????) to go with our athletes, since lower-level programs tend to rely on fundamentally sound guys who can hit the 3.

And that's the only question we have...can he get the players he needs for the A10....

This where the assistants come in. I hope he hires the right one or two to get those players and not formulate a PL or lower division staff.

gmutom · Mar 31, 2015

KAOriginal said:
And that's the only question we have...can he get the players he needs for the A10....

He's beaten several A10 teams with Patriot League talent, so I'm sure he'll figure it out. Looking forward to getting some guards in here. I wonder if any recruits he already signed for Bucknell are ready for the jump.

Herndon · Mar 31, 2015

gmutom said:
He's beaten several A10 teams with Patriot League talent, so I'm sure he'll figure it out. Looking forward to getting some guards in here. I wonder if any recruits he already signed for Bucknell are ready for the jump.

I actually am excited to see Moore. From what I'm seen/read about his offense, it seems to favor a drive and kick PG, which suits Moore perfectly. We're not asking the PG to come off screens and shoot jumpers.

It's not my favorite style in the world, but as I've said before, I think having a system and knowing it and being able to teach it are more important than what the system actually is (See Georgia tech's football program).

An added bonus is that I think we have some pieces that fit (what we don't have is the face up big to allow for pick/pop action. I wonder if Porter might be this guy eventually)

A.-Siegfried · Mar 31, 2015

Porter should look at this hire and think "this guy could help me get to the next level" in fact, all of them should. Any of the guys thinking about moving on better think twice.

mkaufman1 · Mar 31, 2015

Herndon said:
I actually am excited to see Moore. From what I'm seen/read about his offense, it seems to favor a drive and kick PG, which suits Moore perfectly. We're not asking the PG to come off screens and shoot jumpers.

It's not my favorite style in the world, but as I've said before, I think having a system and knowing it and being able to teach it are more important than what the system actually is (See Georgia tech's football program).

An added bonus is that I think we have some pieces that fit (what we don't have is the face up big to allow for pick/pop action. I wonder if Porter might be this guy eventually)

For the face up big, would Royal (potentially) be able to play that role? I dont know if thats possible or if hes even that type, but merely interested.

Herndon · Mar 31, 2015

mkaufman1 said:
For the face up big, would Royal (potentially) be able to play that role? I dont know if thats possible or if hes even that type, but merely interested.

I'll be honest....I hadn't thought about that. That's interesting.

Pikapppatri8 · Mar 31, 2015

Just a reflection on the past few posts on this thread - I think it has been a long while since we have been able to have conversations like this in forever.

For that alone - Welcome Coach P!

99 Patriot · Mar 31, 2015

Was anyone else just listening to the Junkies? EB killed the hire for no reason beyond the fact that he thinks very little of Bucknell, but Pete Medhurst chimed in and said it was a great hire and the guy has been a winner everywhere he's been. Funny, Pete even gave a shoutout to the boards during his defense of the hire.

Enforcer · Mar 31, 2015

99 Patriot said:
Was anyone else just listening to the Junkies? EB killed the hire for no reason beyond the fact that he thinks very little of Bucknell, but Pete Medhurst chimed in and said it was a great hire and the guy has been a winner everywhere he's been. Funny, Pete even gave a shoutout to the boards during his defense of the hire.

Geeez. Typical. The only school EB and them really pay attention to is Maryland. Glad Medhurst set him straight....Paulsen has a proven track record, and as many have pointed out, is a much needed contrast to Hewitt's lack of preparation and in-game strategy!

Pikapppatri8 · Mar 31, 2015

Enforcer said:
Geeez. Typical. The only school EB and them really pay attention to is Maryland. Glad Medhurst set him straight....Paulsen has a proven track record, and as many have pointed out, is a much needed contrast to Hewitt's lack of preparation and in-game strategy!

Maybe they will change their tune when we beat Maryland in the tourney

Broads, Buicks, and Buckley

dr. gunnie · Mar 31, 2015

The funny thing is, I've seen our hire compared to Lonergan at GW who the junkies swoon over, but since they don't have a prior relationship with Paulsen like they do with Lonergan that must = bad hire.

Washingtonian · Mar 31, 2015

It isn't up yet, but when it does, you should be able to find it here: http://washington.cbslocal.com/audio/the-sports-junkies/

gmujim92 · Mar 31, 2015

The Junkies need their own "15 minutes" thread ....

Washingtonian · Mar 31, 2015

gmujim92 said:
The Junkies need their own "15 minutes" thread ....

In all seriousness, they have great chemistry on air, but they play the favorites game and it is pathetic.

GMUSig03 · Mar 31, 2015

The junkies are still alive? They are the living and breathing definition of annoying radio personalities with their made up language and antics. Who cares what they think.

Herndon · Mar 31, 2015

I find them funny, but it's a known thing that they're Maryland guys. Who cares what they think? If Paulsen creates a winning program, they'll be onboard. I doubt they gave two hoots about Jim Larranaga either, but by the end, he was a regular guest. Winning cures all ills.

Washingtonian · Mar 31, 2015

Enforcer said:
Geeez. Typical. The only school EB and them really pay attention to is Maryland. Glad Medhurst set him straight....Paulsen has a proven track record, and as many have pointed out, is a much needed contrast to Hewitt's lack of preparation and in-game strategy!

If you go to my link - it starts around the 11 minute mark on segment 9.

Walter · Mar 31, 2015

Washingtonian said:
If you go to my link - it starts around the 11 minute mark on segment 9.

I feel dumber for having listened to that. What idiots! Did he say "much like the rest of pigs who don't know basketball on their message board"? Did I hear that right? I thought most of us liked the hire.

And no respect for any adult who says "sorry, not sorry"

MasonFanatic · Mar 31, 2015

Maybe Saul Pewitt told him about us.

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