There’s been significant interest in the Steven F. Austin basketball head coaching vacancy, per sources.
— Will Kunkel (@WillKunkelFOX) March 3, 2025
Texas Tech assistant Jeff Linder, Kentucky assistant Alvin Brooks lll and Former Wichita State Head Coach Isaac Brown.
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Only name i like out of that is Issac Brown. Also saw this little quote on Wikipedia.Jacks1989 said:There’s been significant interest in the Steven F. Austin basketball head coaching vacancy, per sources.
— Will Kunkel (@WillKunkelFOX) March 3, 2025
Texas Tech assistant Jeff Linder, Kentucky assistant Alvin Brooks lll and Former Wichita State Head Coach Isaac Brown.
Seems like a good recruiter. But didn't pan out in the HC scheme of things.Quote:
Brown served as the Shockers' top recruiter, and helped the team achieve a 157-50 record in six seasons including four NCAA Tournament appearances.
Linder kind of just seems meh to me. Even more meh for Alvin Brooks III espically with the Sam connection.
"To see the world, things dangerous to come to, to see behind walls, draw closer, to find each other, and to feel. That is the purpose of life."
Just noticed how he spelled Stephen .....................
Meh, Brown's record at WSU is only so so. Why was he fired after only 3 seasons. Why was he dismissed from Tx A&M back in the day as a player.
Look at an article from the Lubbock paper it seems there was some interesting deals between Tech and Wyoming regarding Wyoming coming to play at TT. "UW agreed to waive his liquidated damages after Linder vacated the money owed him" That led to TT having Wyoming come to TT for some game paydays. Article does say that Linder is very much into NIL money--apparently a big reason he wanted out of Laramie.
Brooks has been an assistant at schools that win games--Baylor, Kansas St, Kentucky. The couple of years at Sam doesn't mean much.
Not inspired by any of these choices.
Look at an article from the Lubbock paper it seems there was some interesting deals between Tech and Wyoming regarding Wyoming coming to play at TT. "UW agreed to waive his liquidated damages after Linder vacated the money owed him" That led to TT having Wyoming come to TT for some game paydays. Article does say that Linder is very much into NIL money--apparently a big reason he wanted out of Laramie.
Brooks has been an assistant at schools that win games--Baylor, Kansas St, Kentucky. The couple of years at Sam doesn't mean much.
Not inspired by any of these choices.
Hope there is significant interest. Hope it's someone else.
https://ukathletics.com/sports/mbball/roster/coach/alvin-brooks-iii/
Alvin Brooks III
Looks like he is really strong at recruiting. His father is the Lamar Head Coach.
Alvin Brooks III
Looks like he is really strong at recruiting. His father is the Lamar Head Coach.
Ha....he recruits for U of Kentucky, likely not a hard sell to make.
Of course I suppose if he came here he would want to out recruit his dad at Lamar.
Of course I suppose if he came here he would want to out recruit his dad at Lamar.
Seems somebody else mentioned Alvin Brooks III a few post ago lol
Brooks is the kinda of coach that I'm wanting them to look at. 5 years as an assistant at K State. 5 years Associate Head Coach and lead recruiter at Baylor. Currently 2 years at Kentucky as Associate Head Coach. I really like his background.
Youve sold me a bit more on him. But I still want to see more names in the hat. Brooks also has connections to Tarleton coach Billy Gillisipie. Kind of want to steer away from the Southland Connection but maybe he does have the best resume forward from what we have heard so far.Jacks1989 said:
Brooks is the kinda of coach that I'm wanting them to look at. 5 years as an assistant at K State. 5 years Associate Head Coach and lead recruiter at Baylor. Currently 2 years at Kentucky as Associate Head Coach. I really like his background.
"To see the world, things dangerous to come to, to see behind walls, draw closer, to find each other, and to feel. That is the purpose of life."
If it is Brooks he's probably going to bring in assistants coaches and players from those three schools he coached at. I think it would be a great hire.
Yes very true. I can see him bringing some good backgrounds. Im still hoping for a WOW! factor coach. But he does seem impressive!Jacks1989 said:
If it is Brooks he's probably going to bring in assistants coaches and players from those three schools he coached at. I think it would be a great hire.
"To see the world, things dangerous to come to, to see behind walls, draw closer, to find each other, and to feel. That is the purpose of life."
Back up the bus, guys. As mentioned previously, Brooks is making $800K as Associate HC at Kentucky. No way in Hades can SFA afford anything remotely close to that.
Fact. Not even half of that.SFA Jack Fanatic said:
Back up the bus, guys. As mentioned previously, Brooks is making $800K as Associate HC at Kentucky. No way in Hades can SFA afford anything remotely close to that.
Well, it did say he was showing interest, remember SFA is a stepping stone to bigger schools and more money.
It's all about getting that first head coaching gig.
We will see.
It's all about getting that first head coaching gig.
We will see.
My bus wasn't even in the parking lot yet lol. Im still looking for a WOW factor coach in the way like Can't believe xyz is interviewing for us. Give him all the money.SFA Jack Fanatic said:
Back up the bus, guys. As mentioned previously, Brooks is making $800K as Associate HC at Kentucky. No way in Hades can SFA afford anything remotely close to that.
"To see the world, things dangerous to come to, to see behind walls, draw closer, to find each other, and to feel. That is the purpose of life."
Wow! 800 K
I sure hope the powers that be makes the right decision on the hire. This cellar dweller thing isn't fun. With the transfer portal you can rebuild instantly. Sure don't need a couple of rebuilding years.
Alvin Brooks mentioned as a potential candidate for Stephen F. Austin head coaching job https://t.co/VKBnJGYVxz
— A Sea of Blue (@ASeaOfBlue) March 4, 2025
All you need is a coach who can sell you and give you a winning chance. Pretty much what McNeese did. Im honestly fine with a reload every year if we need too. But it would be nice to get some guys for 1-2 years if we ever wanted to run it back.No-look said:
I sure hope the powers that be makes the right decision on the hire. This cellar dweller thing isn't fun. With the transfer portal you can rebuild instantly. Sure don't need a couple of rebuilding years.
"To see the world, things dangerous to come to, to see behind walls, draw closer, to find each other, and to feel. That is the purpose of life."
To be fair, Will Wade was one bad statement away from getting blackballed from collegiate basketball. He was caught redhanded paying players, summarily dismissed, but kept his mouth shut (except on the recorded phone calls). The pace of NIL was just quick enough to keep him from losing his chance.
McNeese who was in the dumps decided to risk potential opprobrium for hiring him, and then marketed their new stadium and his P5 experience to get recruits and money. I know it's worked out for him and he's smelling like a rose now, but I don't want to go down that road.
https://www.si.com/college/2022/03/13/will-wade-lsu-fired-athletics-program-absolute-embarrassment
McNeese who was in the dumps decided to risk potential opprobrium for hiring him, and then marketed their new stadium and his P5 experience to get recruits and money. I know it's worked out for him and he's smelling like a rose now, but I don't want to go down that road.
https://www.si.com/college/2022/03/13/will-wade-lsu-fired-athletics-program-absolute-embarrassment
Absolutely.
I agree as well. Plus I can see him going off after this season. Most of his seniors are graduating.
"To see the world, things dangerous to come to, to see behind walls, draw closer, to find each other, and to feel. That is the purpose of life."
Not saying this should be the answer, but Bob Huggins keeps saying he wants to coach again. 2 years sober too.
nacluth said:
To be fair, Will Wade was one bad statement away from getting blackballed from collegiate basketball. He was caught redhanded paying players, summarily dismissed, but kept his mouth shut (except on the recorded phone calls). The pace of NIL was just quick enough to keep him from losing his chance.
McNeese who was in the dumps decided to risk potential opprobrium for hiring him, and then marketed their new stadium and his P5 experience to get recruits and money. I know it's worked out for him and he's smelling like a rose now, but I don't want to go down that road.
https://www.si.com/college/2022/03/13/will-wade-lsu-fired-athletics-program-absolute-embarrassment
Never would want a coach with his lack of character.
That would be a wow surprised he applied for the position!
"To see the world, things dangerous to come to, to see behind walls, draw closer, to find each other, and to feel. That is the purpose of life."
Good catch, 1989. But the only thing I like about that story, since it probably has zero chance of ever happening, is that SFA's job opening is being noticed in national circles, albeit one UK fan page.
Someone pulling down $800K (as both our own Nacluth and Tall Texan obviously are) would never accept a job at perhaps less than half of that amount. However, there's always the chance that the $800K figure that was reported earlier is way off (since Duke's Associate HC makes considerably less). In that case, it could be "game on!"
Someone pulling down $800K (as both our own Nacluth and Tall Texan obviously are) would never accept a job at perhaps less than half of that amount. However, there's always the chance that the $800K figure that was reported earlier is way off (since Duke's Associate HC makes considerably less). In that case, it could be "game on!"
Kentucky Assistant Alvin Brooks III Reportedly a Candidate for Mid-Major Coaching Vacancy
This article confirms his salary at 800k+.
This article confirms his salary at 800k+.
Why would Brooks take that kind of pay cut? Wonder if he has applied or just expressed interest?
IMO , it's because he wants a head coaching job, and SFA is a pretty good place to start.
Agreed he would be betting on himself to make a name for himself in the position. Thus, springboarding to other HC positions for higher pay.
I saw Dallas at the TJC/Kilgore game tonight. He said he wouldn't be surprised if we know something by the end of the week! I wished him the best and he said it's all part of being a coach. Really nice guy!
jboy93 said:
I saw Dallas at the TJC/Kilgore game tonight. He said he wouldn't be surprised if we know something by the end of the week! I wished him the best and he said it's all part of being a coach. Really nice guy!
Does either of those teams have a guy worth getting? It seems that most of our JUCO adds have been disappointing the last couple of years.
If we can get Alvin Brooks III that would be massive. I know it would be a pay cut but if he has a desire to become a HC why not us? Come to Nac, succeed for 3-4 years and then find a HC coaching job at a high major school. He'd be around 50 and making a lot more than $800k.
Texasheli said:
Agreed he would be betting on himself to make a name for himself in the position. Thus, springboarding to other HC positions for higher pay.
That would be a HUGE bet. Big potential payoffs but much bigger risks to him and his family.
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