Dustin

I hope so, or else we hired the wrong guy.

Yes, my thoughts exactly. All of the Canadian prairie region (not just Winnipeg, but all of Manitoba and Saskatchewan) should be recruiting territory for all sports, just like it had been for hockey.

Not being in the pre-season Top 25 should help two-fold: Opponents will be unsuspecting, and players should have extra motivation. I predict we will be a playoff team this year.

The fact that he had communication with Phil Jackson sort of blows my mind! Wow! And kudos for having Gunther and Glas involved too.

Conference scheduling, BTW, is an area that I think UND needs to flex its muscle in. No need to have a Sunday afternoon VB game. Probably other examples, too.

I didn't attend a BB game last year, so remind me about their scheduling. (I know VB wasn't consistent like the Big Sky. I loved the Big Sky VB schedule).

In that case, Sather must have really blown 'em away.

The fact that he wasn't listed as a finalist must mean that he wasn't interested. I'm fine with that - I don't want someone who doesn't want to be here.

I'm not saying hiring a guy without ties is wrong, but it was a preferred qualification, and they had guys named as finalists that met that qualification. I guess the best take on it is that even despite not having those preferred ties, Sather blew them away. I'm ready to be blown away, too.

My fascination (which has been documented throughout this thread) are several fold: Yes, he's a ND HS star from 20 years ago, BUT, his connections to the college BB holy grail would be second to none: Played under Roy Williams, one of college basketball's elite coaches; played at Kansas, one of college basketball's elite programs, played in the NCAA final four; was the reason Kansas played in Grand Forks in 2001 - could potentially bring a recurring matchup with Kansas again; could potentially bring a matchup with North Carolina, where Roy Williams currently coaches, also one of college basketball's elite programs. College basketball is the way that small colleges make names for themselves, and having connections to that kind of royalty can't hurt.

What are his ties to North Dakota and/or UND? I don't see any listed on his NSU bio page. Interesting if he is chosen over the other two that do have ties.

I had this very same thought yesterday. I imagine the conversation when Pryor hired Tiffin went something like this: "Jeremiah, I've got a good thing going up here in North Dakota, but I can't take the winters. Since you're from the great white north, I want to bring you on as assistant, and then I'm gonna look for opportunities in Texas, resign at UND, and you should have a good shot at the HC job."

So at least the weather won't be a surprise. Hopefully we can tap into some Canadian recruiting talent, too!

For The entire time when he was head coach, I had season tickets and walked right by the parking spot reserved for the head volleyball coach on my way into the Betty. It wasn’t that hard to keep track of.

If true, this is promising.

That is awesome.

The job description was probably based on his list.

Surprised that they would just be interviewing this week, especially for the VB position.

You would think. It'd be a mistake to announce the basketball coach decision ahead of (or on the same day), because that would overshadow the VB decision.

I think so.

My thoughts exactly. Just wish they would have been honored back when it really counted.

Hadn't thought about that angle, but even an away game against UNC would be huge.

The Boschee hire is one too intriguing not to do, IMO. If he is interested. Big splash with the media in ND. Played DI BB at one of the most premier college basketball institutions, under one of the most premier college basketball coaches. Probably could even get KU back in Grand Forks. I don't see any other candidate that could inject that much dosage into UND's arm.

Our successful volleyball era is pretty short, only about 10 years, so having deep rooted connections like that would be pretty unlikely.

Also happy to see we’re going deep into Canada. Impressive offers, especially for a Canadian. Seems like he would be a huge get.