ESPN analyst and Cardinal's play by play man Dave Pasch called into the Doug and Wolf show this morning with some interesting thoughts on the ASU coaching search.
Some nuggets from the interview:
ASU is not viewed as a "good" job within the college coaching community. The practice facilities are considered top notch but WFA, the fan support, and perhaps most importantly the lack of administration support are negatives.
ASU could be a good job and a good program with the right coach and the full support of the University.
While not a good job... ASU is a desireable job to the right candidate and there are guys out there that would love to take on a project like this and work relentlessly to build something in Tempe.
In Pasch's opinion what ASU needs is an energizing and vocal leader, and great recruiter. They need a Todd Graham type at the helm of the basketball program.
Sendek was the best coach ASU could ask for in terms of game intelligence and X's & O's. He's widely respected in the NCAA as one of the best minds in the game.
Where Sendek failed was recruiting California. ASU has to recruit California to succeed. The next coach needs California ties. Sean Miller has succeeded at UA because of the guys he's able to bring in from the west coast.
Didn't say much on Capel and the elusive answer he gave to reporters when asked about the ASU job.
Said Ray Anderson is speaking to several coaches and probably getting input from several sources including Colangelo.
But in Pasch's opinion as a analyst, play by play guy, and PAC12 fan... the best hire for both ASU and the conference would be Steve Lavin. Cited his experience at UCLA and west coast ties. Talked about how the previous St. John's coach was there 6 years with zero tournament appearances and Lavin's immediate impact on that program. Said at 50 Lavin is still young and energetic and would get after it at ASU. Knows Lavin is interested in the job.
Basically he said Lavin is undoubtedly the guy and he believes RA knows it too. Interesting interview and some interesting perspective from a guy that calls a lot of west coast basketball games for the network.
Some nuggets from the interview:
ASU is not viewed as a "good" job within the college coaching community. The practice facilities are considered top notch but WFA, the fan support, and perhaps most importantly the lack of administration support are negatives.
ASU could be a good job and a good program with the right coach and the full support of the University.
While not a good job... ASU is a desireable job to the right candidate and there are guys out there that would love to take on a project like this and work relentlessly to build something in Tempe.
In Pasch's opinion what ASU needs is an energizing and vocal leader, and great recruiter. They need a Todd Graham type at the helm of the basketball program.
Sendek was the best coach ASU could ask for in terms of game intelligence and X's & O's. He's widely respected in the NCAA as one of the best minds in the game.
Where Sendek failed was recruiting California. ASU has to recruit California to succeed. The next coach needs California ties. Sean Miller has succeeded at UA because of the guys he's able to bring in from the west coast.
Didn't say much on Capel and the elusive answer he gave to reporters when asked about the ASU job.
Said Ray Anderson is speaking to several coaches and probably getting input from several sources including Colangelo.
But in Pasch's opinion as a analyst, play by play guy, and PAC12 fan... the best hire for both ASU and the conference would be Steve Lavin. Cited his experience at UCLA and west coast ties. Talked about how the previous St. John's coach was there 6 years with zero tournament appearances and Lavin's immediate impact on that program. Said at 50 Lavin is still young and energetic and would get after it at ASU. Knows Lavin is interested in the job.
Basically he said Lavin is undoubtedly the guy and he believes RA knows it too. Interesting interview and some interesting perspective from a guy that calls a lot of west coast basketball games for the network.
