Something else to keep an eye on from afar this weekend in New Orleans: With Indiana University coach Kelvin Sampson under intense NCAA scrutiny for alleged recruiting violations, expect Isiah Thomas’ name to start flying around to be the next coach at his alma mater.
After the embarrassing departures of Bob Knight, and presumably, Sampson, IU may want someone with less baggage than Thomas. But his name recognition, IU ties, and charisma would make him an intriguing candidate. Frankly, I’d love to see Indiana have the guts to make such a move.
How ironic would it be if Isiah went back to Bloomington and his successor with the Knicks drafted Eric Gordon, the best guard to play at Indiana since Isiah?
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If it means that the Knicks would be "Losing Isiah", then by all good riddance and happy landing at IU !
If it means that the Knicks would be "Losing Isiah", then by all means good riddance and happy landing at IU !
Good stuff, Berguh.