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  1. 03-24-2015, 10:25 AM #1
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    First assistant hired

    Ernie Zeigler.

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

    Korey McCray expected to come in from Atlanta AAU ranks. We're about to jump in the AAU recruiting game big time.
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    We've got a pipeline to Saudi Arabia now!
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  3. 03-24-2015, 10:31 AM #3
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    I guess he got the 3rd slot instead of Garson. I wonder if Garson decided to stay a HC or Howland just chose Zeigler. Either way another coach he is used to having on staff.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Political Hack View Post
    We've got a pipeline to Saudi Arabia now!
    He has a lot of international experience. That could be a very useful pipeline.
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    Or Director of Basketball Operations for one of them?
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    Love getting ex D1 head coaches as assistants ...
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    isn't diamond stone, the #1 center, from Detroit?
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    Quote Originally Posted by justwin View Post
    isn't diamond stone, the #1 center, from Detroit?
    Milwaukee.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Political Hack View Post
    We've got a pipeline to Saudi Arabia now!
    And China!
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    Quote Originally Posted by ScottH View Post
    Or Director of Basketball Operations for one of them?

    I was wondering on that too and my thinking was on this was possibly Scott Garson, since Korey McCray is supposed to get the other assistant position, along with George Brooks.
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    McCray is with Howland at the baseball game, so it looks like that's a done deal.

    Anybody know for sure on Zeigler vs. Garson? Both seem like good options.
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    Met McRay at the game with Howland. He introduced himself as the new assistant coach and said he was glad to be on board. Sounds official to me. Howland quite impressive!
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    Quote Originally Posted by smootness View Post
    McCray is with Howland at the baseball game, so it looks like that's a done deal.

    Anybody know for sure on Zeigler vs. Garson? Both seem like good options.
    He spoke to Garson about the job but he decided to stay as a HC. So Zeigler was the next choice.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ifyouonlyknew View Post
    He spoke to Garson about the job but he decided to stay as a HC. So Zeigler was the next choice.
    Cool. Love having a guy with head coaching experience on the staff. This is definitely a very good staff.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ifyouonlyknew View Post
    He spoke to Garson about the job but he decided to stay as a HC. So Zeigler was the next choice.

    Thanks Dan!
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    McCray, Ziegler, and Brooks are done deals?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ifyouonlyknew View Post
    He spoke to Garson about the job but he decided to stay as a HC. So Zeigler was the next choice.

    Any word on who may be the Director of Basketball Operations?
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    Quote Originally Posted by msstate7 View Post
    McCray, Ziegler, and Brooks are done deals?
    Looks like it.

    From what I've read on Zeigler, he's more of a player's coach than Howland, which I think is important for him.
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    Is McCray going to be huge difference maker as a recruiter, or is this going to be a bit slower process than many are expecting?
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    Quote Originally Posted by BeardoMSU View Post
    Is McCray going to be huge difference maker as a recruiter, or is this going to be a bit slower process than many are expecting?
    Personally, I'm not expecting us to pull in multiple elite guys. But is as in as you can possibly be with one of the top AAU programs in the country and also obviously has ties with other programs as well.

    He should definitely be able to pull in talent. This isn't going to be a 4-year rebuild.
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