BigJack85 said:

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SCH890 said:

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I was on the fence about him Thompson he stayed average with his career according to ESPN. I feel like we could find a better guard. The market will probably be strong again.

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I'm about where you are. If Thompson could string together consistent shooting performances, I'd have a "buy" on him.

Jenkins and Hayman could be real solid cornerstones. We need at least one solid big man. My dream is a Kensmil type.

Coach B was a point guard, so I suspect we will be better from a turnover standpoint.

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Jenkins and Hayman just to help ease the coach into his role. Good to have atleast a couple of familar faces to get the coach comfortable in his new spot. I guess itll depend on what happens with Tech in the end. Would be awesome in we can give convince Chris Johnson to come back with a new coach. Helps a ton in the recruiting stand point.

BigJack85 said:

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SFA Jack Fanatic said:

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Just thinking out loud... Does anyone think that our new coach has been contacting potential members of his coaching staff, particularly a recruiting coordinator, to hit the floor running? I assume it's legal, but would it be ethical to do so while still on Tech's staff?

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I hope he's working for us already. You would think, being at the tournament has its advantages and disadvantages.

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I bet he has done some work as long as it didn't interfere with what TT HC needed to get done.. Coach wants to win a NC at TT he already has his staff lined up and ready to go for Nacogdoches.. I can guarantee that..I have never talked or met with him but I know how the coaching world operates.. I am excited to get him because he can recruit the players we need to win consistently.. he has great respect in the Pro circles like Coach Keller does.. that means a lot to players on the basketball circuit..
kids first day in the portal is tomorrow I believe and I can bet good money we got someone working the portal for us..
I am excited for this..

Any chance Dallas stays around?

SFA Jack Fanatic said:

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Just thinking out loud... Does anyone think that our new coach has been contacting potential members of his coaching staff, particularly a recruiting coordinator, to hit the floor running? I assume it's legal, but would it be ethical to do so while still on Tech's staff?

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I'd say it's legal & ethical. Unless he plans to like bring a tech grad assistant. He might not talk to that guy about it until post tourney run.

You often see this on the football level. A Saban underling would get hired before the championship and would start talking to other coaches on his free time.

They're definitely busy with the tourney but it's probably not 24/7. He had time to interview after all.

jboy93 said:

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Looks like Coach Braeuer (seems like too many vowels in one stretch by the way) was at Sam the year we lost to ND so he has seen what basketball can be like in Nac! I'm ready to see that return!

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. Could we just call him Coach Bra? lol

Coach B is an easier solution

Source: Stephen F. Austin's Matt Braeuer has hired Jovan Austin as an assistant coach.

Austin was on staff at Mississippi State this past season.

— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) April 1, 2025

Jacks1989 said:

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🚨Stephen F. Austin has hired Jovan Austin as an assistant coach.

Austin has spent 3 years in Starkville and was Director of Recruiting last season for Chris Jans.#HailState

— Hail State Recruiting (@DawgRecruits3) April 1, 2025

Director of Recruiting for Chris Jans this past year.

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Hm not sure how I feel about it. But good to have a P5 recruiter in the mix.

Jovan Austin (Played at Bowling Green and East Texas A&M)

2025-26: Stephen F. Austin State (Assistant Coach)
2022-25: Mississippi State (Director of Recruiting)
2021-22: UTRGV (Assistant Coach)
2020-21: Panola College (Assistant Coach)
2019-20: East Texas A&M (Assistant Coach)
2017-19: New Mexico State (GA)

Miss. State Players in the portal

F: Adrian Myers 6-6 ***
C: Jeremy Foumena 6-11
G: Martavious Russell 6-4 ***
G: Kanye Clary 5-11 ***

SFA Jack Fanatic said:

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Having a former MSU Director of Recruiting can't be a bad thing, right? Think of the connections he most certainly has.

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Thats my hope the connections will help. Should be a good role. Just other experience before that didn't move the needle much for me.

This is not SFA-related, but nowhere else to put it just yet...

UH Coach Kelvin Sampson's new contract:

* A private jet for recruiting, with up to 40 in-air flight hours each year of his contract
* $50,000 for a Big 12 regular season title
* $25,000 for a Big 12 conference tournament title
* $50,000 for an NCAA tournament first round win
* $100,000 for a Round of 32 win
* $125,000 for a Sweet 16 win
* $150,000 for an Elite 8 win
* $200,000 for a Final Four win
* $500,000 for a national championship win
* $25,000 for Big 12 COY
* $50,000 for National COY
* 15 complimentary season tickets for UH MBB home games
* 6 complimentary season tickets for UH FB home games
* Country club membership

BTW, UH has signed three 5-star incoming freshmen for next season. Winning and millions in NIL funding will get that for you...

Must be nice........

Really it is direct competition to the NBA.