A team that was lacking in guard depth last season shouldn't have any problems in that department next season. Adding to an already deep '08 class the Salukis have apparently received a verbal commitment from all-state guard Ryan Hare.
Hare originally committed to Oregon State, but now intends to sign with SIU once the spring signing period begins.
Reports on Hare indicate that he is a strong defender who attacks the basket and features a college ready frame. If he's as strong as advertised he shouldn't need a redshirt and could conceivably compete for minutes right away.
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
The Coaching Carousel
It's that time of the year again, when the final buzzer sounds and coaches from around the country put up "for sale" signs in their front yards and leave their respective jobs for greener pastures.
With the Salukis having so much success over the past few seasons it's only natural that Chris Lowery would be a target for other schools who are looking to pay top dollar for his services.
This year is no different- rumors have linked Lowery to Oklahoma State if the Cowboys can't land Bill Self. At this point it appears to be mostly speculation, but Saluki fans have been conditioned to major conference schools taking an interest in their head coach.
As long as the Salukis are successful there will always be a program on the prowl that can afford to offer more money to a head coach than SIU can afford to match. Such is life in Southern Illinois.
The Salukis have built a rock solid program despite falling victim to the coaching carousel, and have responded by signing Chris Lowery to a competitive long term contract. So should Saluki fans fret over rumors of Lowery's departure? A coaching change would certainly present a new set of challenges for the program, but life would go on.
Will Lowery actually leave? I doubt it, but no one really knows for sure. What I do know is that as long as SIU has a top 25 caliber team this conversation will be a yearly occurrence, and for Saluki fans thats a nice problem to have.
With the Salukis having so much success over the past few seasons it's only natural that Chris Lowery would be a target for other schools who are looking to pay top dollar for his services.
This year is no different- rumors have linked Lowery to Oklahoma State if the Cowboys can't land Bill Self. At this point it appears to be mostly speculation, but Saluki fans have been conditioned to major conference schools taking an interest in their head coach.
As long as the Salukis are successful there will always be a program on the prowl that can afford to offer more money to a head coach than SIU can afford to match. Such is life in Southern Illinois.
The Salukis have built a rock solid program despite falling victim to the coaching carousel, and have responded by signing Chris Lowery to a competitive long term contract. So should Saluki fans fret over rumors of Lowery's departure? A coaching change would certainly present a new set of challenges for the program, but life would go on.
Will Lowery actually leave? I doubt it, but no one really knows for sure. What I do know is that as long as SIU has a top 25 caliber team this conversation will be a yearly occurrence, and for Saluki fans thats a nice problem to have.
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