SHSU Does Right Thing, Hires from Within

[TexasTerror]

Huntsville Item is reporting Hooten...

[quote]HUNTSVILLE — The Huntsville Item has learned that Jason Hooten will be named the new Sam Houston State head basketball coach Friday. The Sam Houston State athletic department will issue a press release naming the former Bearkat assistant coach as Bob Marlin's replacement Friday morning.[/quote]

http://itemonline.com/breakingnews/x1687696280/Hooten-to-be-named-SHSU-head-basketball-coach

[Guest mffl]

I think it is a little early to call it the right thing... we'll see.

[LumberCard]

[quote name="mffl" post="785402" timestamp="1270175246"]
I think it is a little early to call it the right thing... we'll see.
[/quote]

I don't think it's too early to say so. If they change coaching staffs there is a possibility they lose recruits and footing with potentail spring recruits. Also, it deoends on who applied for the job. If the pool of candidated was mediocre, then it is the right choice.

[TexasTerror]

[quote name="mffl" post="785402" timestamp="1270175246"]I think it is a little early to call it the right thing... we'll see.[/quote]

I disagree.

Why change what has worked? SHSU has had a successful program and Hooten has been with it for four years, having a large role in bringing in the recruits that have helped the Bearkats be in the top part of the league for several years.

Hooten understands the importance of academics and will continue the role that it plays with our basketball program (let's keep the SLC Student-Athlete MBB Player of the Year streak alive!).

Why hire from the outside when you risk losing recruits, risk losing the continuity and risk bringing in someone who does not put a high priority on academics?

[geezer]

Let's see.  Lamar hired Billy who hired Roc.  Roc known as good recruiter and was at Lamar for three years.  Good move, right thing, you tell me in three to four years.  I personally hope it works for SHSU.

[TexasTerror]

[quote name="geezer" post="785696" timestamp="1270243215"]Let's see.  Lamar hired Billy who hired Roc.  Roc known as good recruiter and was at Lamar for three years.  Good move, right thing, you tell me in three to four years.  I personally hope it works for SHSU.[/quote]

a) I do not think you can call Billy or his team's successful during his most recent run at Lamar
b) If they were not successful and Roc was the recruiting coordinator, well...

Let's hope in a few years that this is true, that it was the correct move at SHSU. Hooten also has the benefit of having been a Texas college hoops assistant his whole career under two very successful coaches at their respective levels - Reismann and Marlin.