David Hobbs New Special Assistant

[baagoe]

@CycloneMBB: Steve Prohm names former Alabama head coach David Hobbs his special assistant. bit.ly/2af9NPf

@CycloneMBB: Hobbs has more than 26 years as a head or assistant Division I coach. He most recently served as a scout for the Utah Jazz.

 

[Cydkar]

He was at his best when paired up with Calvin.

 

[cyclones1994]

Seems like a good hire, lots of basketball experience.

 

[every_yard]

Any time you can get someone who is overqualified for their position, it's a good thing. This reminds me of Hoiberg's Bobby Lutz hire.

 

[cyclonespiker33]

Can he recruit?

 

[Cyclonepride]

Seems like a great addition! Welcome aboard Mr. Hobbs!

 

[jcyclonee]

He was at his best when paired up with Calvin.

 

[NenoFone]

I was hoping it was the other David Hobbs, the former driver turned F1 announcer.

 

[Bardman]

Can he recruit?

I don't think special assistants can actively recruit. Great hire though considering his experience level.

 

[LLCoolCY]

Quite a Bio/career for Hobbs. Nice hire to get a former Major HC to help Prohm with some day to day coaching.

http://www.cyclones.com/news/2016/7/27/cyclones-add-david-hobbs-to-mens-basketball-staff.aspx

 

[reignofthetiger]

I don't think special assistants can actively recruit. Great hire though considering his experience level.

I agree that normally they can't recruit, but I think I remember when Hoiberg had his heart surgery the special assistant at the time got a waiver to recruit in his place? I might just be completely making that up though...

Love the hire, though - Prohm is really going hard at southern recruits and Hobbs definitely has coaching connections down here to further expand Prohm's southern circle of influence.

 

[Dryburn]

It's always good to add a veteran coach with a young head coach and staff (Lutz, Sadler). Good addition!

 

[Gunnerclone]

Can this guy teach defense, rebounding, and FT shooting??? Amirite????

 

[baagoe]

Can this guy teach defense, rebounding, and FT shooting??? Amirite????

Uh you forgot how to recruit as well, duh.

 

[Gunnerclone]

Uh you forgot how to recruit as well, duh.

I'm really interested if he can get these lazy, not caring, don't want to win fat cat players to hustle, give some effort, and commit some fouls. Maybe show the HC how to get a technical foul while he's at it.

 

[67CY]

Maybe he will prevent Coach P from calling a time out when the team is on a run.

 

[acgclone]

Maybe he will prevent Coach P from calling a time out when the team is on a run.

Maybe he won't need to do that when he can go beyond 6 deep

 

[Gunnerclone]

Maybe he won't need to do that when he can go beyond 6 deep

Derpth!!!!! Drink! People are gonna be mad when we go 9 deep and don't make the Sweet 16.