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Beantown

Years ago

Goorjian gone? Gaze in.

I wouldn't be surprised to see Goorj step down after this Olympics, so the succession is worth considering.

Interestingly, a lot of Gaze's commentary on Seven has been spot on, and surprisingly critical compared to his normal style. He has a lot to offer as one of the most successful international players ever. But judging by what most are saying here, he would probably be more useful as an advisor, particularly to the guards, than as a head coach.

I would much rather see BA try to attract a top international coach like the Socceroos did with Hiddink. I realise that the problem with this is that BA has an empty war chest. However, I really feel this is the only way forward. IMO coaching at the top level in Australia has remained static over the past decade and as a result, we have been left behind.

IMO, Goorjian has pretty much been the gold standard and no-one has stepped forward to challenge him since Smyth in the late 90s. Not surprisingly, with no real competitive pressure, coaching has not really moved forward, and it shows when the Boomers are still running the same aimless offence while their Euro/ Sth American opponents demonstrate how to attack with purpose.

Like someone mentioned earlier, a guy like Mike Dunlap could be an interesting choice, but I think it would be difficult to pry him away from the NBA, since he probably still considers himself 'on the rise'. The best way to go might be to identify a top US college coach, or NBA coach who is either ready to retire or recently retired. A guy like Hubie Brown for example, if he has not slowed down too much.

Whoever it is, they need to be a mould breaker, who can totally reshape the way our men play intl basketball. I doubt that person is Australian.

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Dale

Years ago

What about Beveridge? Didn't he coach juniors internationally?

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Dale

Years ago

Do we really want Daniel as the starting point guard though?

; )

Gaze could enlist Lindsay as a consultant.

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