Former Vashon star likely headed to SEMO

Posted Thursday, March 26, 2009, at 5:28 PM

I haven't been able to pin down an official verbal commitment, but I've been told by a very reliable source that former Vashon High School star Leon Powell is definitely headed to SEMO to play for new coach Dickey Nutt.

Powell, a 6-foot-7, 210-pound forward, recently completed his sophomore season at Indian Hills Community College in Ottumwa, Iowa.

Powell was originally placed at Indian Hills by former SEMO assistant Ronnie Dean with the understanding that Powell would ultimately end up with the Redhawks.

Even though Dean is no longer at SEMO, I've been told that Powell will play for the Redhawks because, among other reasons, he wants to get back close to home and also because he is extremely close friends with SEMO's Johnny Hill, a fellow Vashon product.

Powell, who at one time in high school was receiving interest from some major programs, reportedly has been offered scholarships by Houston, Ohio and Murray State.

Powell was recently named to the all-region second team after averaging 11.5 points per game this season for Indian Hills, a perennial national junior college power that went 30-3. Powell also made the all-region second team as a freshman.

Powell is scheduled to make an official visit to SEMO this weekend.

Also reportedly considering SEMO is point guard James Washington, Powell's sophomore teammate at Indian Hills and yet another Vashon product.

The 5-10 Washington, who played his freshman season at Western Illinois before transferring to Indian Hills, also made the all-region second team this year. He is scheduled to visit SEMO soon.

And, of course, Nutt is hot after Sikeston senior Michael Porter and I'm sure he's also considering Scott County senior Drew Thomas.

The spring signing period begins April 15. Nutt can't comment on prospective recruits until they sign letters of intent.

I'm updating this part of the post because I just found out that Tennessee Tech associate head coach Steve Payne has decided to remain with the Eagles after seriously considering an offer from Nutt to join his first SEMO staff.

I thought Payne would have been a great addition to the Redhawks and I've been told Nutt went after him pretty hard.

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I heard from a coach at a 6A school in OK that played against him that the Boss kid is really good, and runs a 4.5 40 was also a top wide receiver in Oklahoma. Coach at Central Park Prep in Alabama with 5 D1 player's told me he put up 40 on them. Saw where his 3pfg% was 43 this year and 49% on fg with 7apg. I know he played with Team Okalhoma and the Houston Lynx two top AAU travel teams last summer, went to the Dominican with an all-star team and was picked as one of the five best players in Tulsa pre-season http://www.tulsaworld.com/TWPDFs/2008/Fi...

I heard he has visited TSU, TCU and North Texas

-- Posted by enfuego on Fri, Apr 10, 2009, at 3:30 PM

Marty Several weeks back when the annoucement was made for Nutt. Eric Sean on the Sports huddle said that Coach Suits(?) said he had 2 of the top Juco Players in the Nation who were still available and would come to SEMO if he stayed on as an assistant. Do you know anything about that or is that just standard recruiting hype?

-- Posted by SemoFan67 on Tue, Apr 7, 2009, at 4:02 PM

Marty Mishow's response:

I'm not sure, but I believe Suitts was referring to Powell and Washington at Indian Hills. I don't think he ever said they were two of the top juco players in the nation, but two players on one of the top juco teams in the nation.

Like I've written earlier, I've been told Powell was going to come here all along regardless who was coaching, after SEMO initially placed him at Indian Hills. We'll see if he follows through on that. Washington recently committed to Middle Tennessee State, I was told.

Boss looks decent. Heck he didn't miss once in over 5 minutes of video! :)

I will say he puts up some F'ugly shots, but he hit some bombs too. I would be interested to see his FG% and his 3%. All in all looks like he would be a decent get.

-- Posted by semo99grad on Sat, Apr 4, 2009, at 2:47 AM

Jarett Boss - 6'3 G out of Tulsa. Here are some youtube videos -- rumor has it that Nutt is recruiting him. No idea if he will sign here or not.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16DoSIRhA...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEu8vVtEU...

-- Posted by boomerang on Fri, Apr 3, 2009, at 3:54 PM

Jeremy Lay - PG from an Oklahoma Juco that verballed to Semo back in the Fall, is now committed to Hawaii. He de-committed from Semo a while back, after the Edgar fallout.

-- Posted by boomerang on Fri, Apr 3, 2009, at 3:46 PM

http://basketballscoop.com/mens-scoop

SEMO: Former Kansas player and GA Jeremy Case has been hired as an assistant to new head coach Dickey Nutt.

-- Posted by boomerang on Thu, Apr 2, 2009, at 11:22 PM

Hear Rodney Hamilton may be up for an assistant's job at TSU. Good luck to him if that is the case.. (not April Fools either)..

-- Posted by semoredhawk on Wed, Apr 1, 2009, at 11:26 PM

Just heard he changed his mind

He is waiting on Duke to call

April Fools

-- Posted by Matt Foley on Wed, Apr 1, 2009, at 10:06 PM

Don't worry now boys...Michael is going to Missouri State... Just got done talking with him...

-- Posted by Matt Foley on Wed, Apr 1, 2009, at 9:32 PM

People that know the choices are real impressed...

-- Posted by bobby62914 on Wed, Apr 1, 2009, at 7:39 PM

Who is nutt hiring on his staff? It would help with recruiting wouldn't it?

-- Posted by theanswer on Wed, Apr 1, 2009, at 5:42 PM

Has nutt hired anyone for his staff? Its almost been 3 weeks, what's the holdup?

-- Posted by theanswer on Wed, Apr 1, 2009, at 4:29 PM

Give me a break gateway broker! Enough of your "city" mentality. We've had plenty of "city" players with "less than desirable" results. The comments regarding local players is that Southeast has not recruited them in lieu of going after "city" kids. I know you aren't aware of this, but there are some very good players in southeast Missouri. Good basketball doesn't begin and end in St. Louis.

-- Posted by Rocket689 on Wed, Apr 1, 2009, at 3:28 PM

I 'm guessing SEMO wasn't aware that Coach Calipari was "available".

-- Posted by uncommon_sense on Wed, Apr 1, 2009, at 9:03 AM

You are freaking kidding me, right?

-- Posted by Tom"killer"Kowalski on Tue, Mar 31, 2009, at 9:15 PM

Enough talk about St. Louis area players! Unless SEMO can get LOCAL TALENT from the likes of Chaffee or Oran, they are wasting their time.

-- Posted by gateway-broker on Tue, Mar 31, 2009, at 8:49 PM

I hear Nutt is all over the place. It is like where in the world is Dickey today..lol. I'm guess that if he is working the region for talent, and probably assistants, that not very many of this years squad will be coming back. Say for argument maybe 3 or 4, with maybe 7 signees (JUCO or HS), and a couple of scholly's held over for next year, or for a transfer or two. Guys I think will come back: Probably Hill, if the two Vashon Juco kids are going to sign, probably either Russell or Maxwell, Hank Harris (need a senior leader, and can be replaced next year).

-- Posted by semoredhawk on Mon, Mar 30, 2009, at 9:58 PM

I agree with TIDAL. Seriously,what has Drew done? He hasn't averaged over4 points a game his entire career (I mean when he wasn't hurt). Thought he was supposed to be lights out shooter like that little white boy from EKU. Also, Drew is slow. Just the facts. So what is difference between Johny Hill and Drew, well Hill is faster, plays better defense (should never use the word defense when describing a SEMO player), and can jump higher. If I had a choice I would choose Hill.

-- Posted by shooter on Mon, Mar 30, 2009, at 6:20 PM

Coach Nutt was in the admissions office up on the hill a couple of times in the past week. Friday he was accompanied by what was described as a very tall young man. I realize that the coach does not have any assistants on board, but this was the first time in recent memory that a head basketball coach has been seen in that office. Reportedly, Edgar was never seen there during his tenure.

-- Posted by hoopsguru on Mon, Mar 30, 2009, at 1:12 PM

http://standard-democrat.com/story/15259...

Michael Porter

-- Posted by TIDAL on Mon, Mar 30, 2009, at 12:44 PM

http://www.semissourian.com/article/2009...

-- Posted by TIDAL on Sat, Mar 28, 2009, at 3:25 PM

The coach from Newtown-Harris made the following statement....I stated this earlier on a post...I guess he agrees....He was quoted saying the folloing:

Cool did his best to explain what happened to his team.

"That team is unbelievable," said Cool, who added that he thought the Braves probably could beat any high school team in Missouri and even some junior college teams. "That team is absolutely a completely different animal than we've ever seen. I mean they are unbelievable. The athletic ability they have, the skill level that they play at, just amazing. Amazing."

He wasn't done.

"They go from defense to offense faster than I've ever seen a team go," he said. "They're tipping passes, stealing the ball and they're at the other end in a blink -- just flying down there trying to get layups."

-- Posted by TIDAL on Sat, Mar 28, 2009, at 3:24 PM

I drove by campus this evening and saw a lot more than three people...

-- Posted by bobby62914 on Sat, Mar 28, 2009, at 12:05 AM

3 on campus today. don't know who.

-- Posted by redhawk81 on Fri, Mar 27, 2009, at 9:23 PM

Marty Mishow's response:

I was told Powell was making his official visit this weekend. Don't know about anybody else.

My fault kingjames. I wasn't thinking. Long week...

-- Posted by teacher_guy11 on Fri, Mar 27, 2009, at 6:58 PM

Tennessee St hired Auburn asst coach John Cooper.

http://www.tsutigers.com/SportSelect.dbm...

-- Posted by boomerang on Fri, Mar 27, 2009, at 4:13 PM

Semo might be looking in the Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico for some high major, but overlooked talent.

-- Posted by semoredhawk on Fri, Mar 27, 2009, at 9:45 AM

We need some high quality student athletes.

-- Posted by semofan60 on Wed, Mar 25, 2009, at 6:19 PM

Well, that is true. I don't know anything about the above mentioned players' academics, really. But to build a good program you need good kids on the court, not just a lot of pieces of talent. It's the players who are willing to put in serious time on the court and in the classroom who will help this program succeed. Look at Mizzou this year. Not a lot of NBA talent but they are doing exceptional things because they are a team and they have worked harder than anyone to create the "40 Minutes of Hell" that no one so far has beaten despite superior talent everywhere (e.g. Memphis). Maybe something on a smaller scale can work at SEMO, if someone can get these recruits to come together as a team.

-- Posted by DonT15 on Fri, Mar 27, 2009, at 7:22 AM

http://jucojunction.rivals.com/showmsg.a...

-- Posted by RCIR on Fri, Mar 27, 2009, at 4:20 AM

Just so you guys know, semofan60 isn't an actual Semo fan.

-- Posted by devin on Thu, Mar 26, 2009, at 11:28 PM

I meant Thomas. Unless somethin crazy happens, he will be at SEMO. Mike is a different story...

-- Posted by kingjames on Thu, Mar 26, 2009, at 10:22 PM

In games I have attended, Thomas has not demonstrated a reliable jump shot that a D1 shooting guard needs. He is much too small to be a forward and I haven't seen PG skills.

Don't take that comment to mean I am down on him, I think SEMO has to take a chance on him...

-- Posted by bobby62914 on Thu, Mar 26, 2009, at 9:13 PM

Lets be honest here. After the NCAA infractions committee gets done with SEMO coach Nutts recruits might not matter much. Lack of institutional control. Youll hear those words for years to come. Coach Nutts contract might not be long enough to reap the benefits. Scholarship reductions, post season prohibitions are on the horizon. Welcome to SEMO coach Nutt....

-- Posted by semofan60 on Thu, Mar 26, 2009, at 9:08 PM

There are some local players in deep southern Illinois that would help the Redhawks, too.

Senior Byron Bailey, a 6'4 shooting guard from Massac County. Athletic, plays D and hits the big shot.

Class of 2008 Marland Johnson from Meridian, a 6'5 forward and an AP first team all-stater, won the slam dunk contest for all classes as a senior. Fantastic young man. Qualified out of high school, currently attending TRCC and would have four years of eligibility left.

Junior Isiah "Hoopy" Jones from Meridian, a 6'3 point guard with good athleticism, 25'+ range and amazing court vision. Probably going to a bigger program, but still worth pursuing. Great personality and loves to win. I've seen him pull up from half-court and hit a buzzer beating jump shot. Not a "baseball throw" type shot but a legitimate jump shot.

Junior Arthur Williams of Cairo, a 6'8 forward. Left handed, smooth, steps out to the wing effectively, tenacious shot blocker and relentless on the boards. Good student, quiet leader, positive attitude about everything. Needs to shoot at least ten more times per game but being too unselfish is a good problem to have with a kid. He has no idea how good he really is

All four are going to play, and contribute, somewhere.

-- Posted by bobby62914 on Thu, Mar 26, 2009, at 9:07 PM

A certain assistant coach at another OVC school, is not answering his cell phone (not taking calls from his current employer) take it for what it is worth. Maybe the price of tea in China, but it is something.

-- Posted by semoredhawk on Thu, Mar 26, 2009, at 9:07 PM

What's the knock on Thomas? I hear people say that he isn't legit D1 material? True or false? Just curious, not to raise blood pressure. I just don't know these kids.

-- Posted by semoredhawk on Thu, Mar 26, 2009, at 9:03 PM

Sorry about the dreaded double post...

-- Posted by bobby62914 on Thu, Mar 26, 2009, at 8:09 PM

teacher_guy, I thought he meant Drew Thomas...

-- Posted by bobby62914 on Thu, Mar 26, 2009, at 8:02 PM

teacher_guy, I thought he meant Drew Thomas...

-- Posted by bobby62914 on Thu, Mar 26, 2009, at 8:02 PM

Do you mean Porter kingjames?

-- Posted by teacher_guy11 on Thu, Mar 26, 2009, at 7:29 PM

Semo will get drew, bout 95 percent sure.

-- Posted by kingjames on Thu, Mar 26, 2009, at 6:06 PM

I wish I could have "red shirted" for a year. I probably wouldn't have lost my academic scholarship. I busted my a$$ to get it back though. Maybe Jimmy will be the same way. Perhaps he will come out this year on fire. We'll just have to wait and see.

I'm curious as to everyone's honest opinion on the chances SEMO gets Michael Porter. I think SEMO has a pretty good chance because I feel he could get some solid PT this year, even with Powell and Maxwell on the team. Ryan Willen played his butt off and eventually started at Lafayette. Maybe Mr. Porter can do that here. I suppose we'll know in a couple weeks, along with Drew Thomas.

-- Posted by teacher_guy11 on Thu, Mar 26, 2009, at 4:37 PM

My problem is that our medical staff cleared him to play, and he refused to suit up. I don't have a problem with him staying on the team, but as a Senior, not a red-shirt Junior. He shouldn't get his year back. We had one kid play with a broken leg most of the year, and he played, bless his heart, and Drew's foot hurt and decided that because he didn't like Roman, that he would rather wait until a new coach was named. That's bunk. There were times when the kid didn't even show up for games to support his fellow teammates..

-- Posted by semoredhawk on Thu, Mar 26, 2009, at 2:36 PM

Get rid of Jimmie "JD" Drew. The guy is injured all the time. He missed some of the 07-08 season.. had half the season and all summer to get better, then he comes in for the 2008-2009 season and shuts it down before the season started. I agree, he is a waste of space on the team, and should be let go. If the guy actually would get out and play everynow and then, I'd say keep him. But when you spend a year and half on the bench for a non-knee related injury, ie(acl repair, mcl, etc) then you are a burden to the team.

-- Posted by semostudent08 on Thu, Mar 26, 2009, at 11:19 AM

I am glad this was not a team full of Jimmy Drews' or we would have had to forfit the year because we literally would have no one to play!! You can't say that Semo can recruit guys with Jimmy Drew's talent level and be competitive. Israel Kirk was also injured and he went out there and battled.

Jimmy Drew could have played and didn't because he is a quitter. You play during the good times as well as the bad. I am glad bobby62914 isn't handing out scholarships!!!

-- Posted by RCIR on Thu, Mar 26, 2009, at 11:18 AM

I would say it is highly unlikely that Morehead St and Missouri St have the same head coach that they have now by Porter's Jr year.

Morehead -- Tyndall might leave as early as this year, but if they win the OVC next year (and they probably will) he will certainly be a hot commodity for a bigger school. And let's face it, Morehead can't pony up the cash it would take to keep him there. Any MAC or Atlantic 10 level team could pay him $100k more than Morehead can.

Missouri St -- if Martin gets them winning, he will be a huge get for a major program. He has an incredible life-story that will sell to a major program, plus the fact that he has ties to StL, Illinois and Indiana will make him an extremely viable candidate for a major program, provided he starts winning at SMS. The flip-side for Martin is this: Let's be honest here, the SW part of the state isn't exactly known for their racially diverse population and opinions. That's just the reality of the situation. If he is still losing, will the Ozarks keep an African-American coach that long? There isn't alot of diversity in that area in the first place, seems like it would be awfully hard on an African-American losing for 3-4 years consecutively in that geographic region.

I would be willing to bet that Martin isn't at Mo State by Porter's Jr year, and if Tyndall is still at Morehead, then they aren't as good as they are right now even.

Nutt will be here for a minimum of 4 years, no matter how good or bad Semo ends up under him.

Having said that, I wish Semo was in position to lose their coach to a larger school some day.

-- Posted by boomerang on Thu, Mar 26, 2009, at 11:16 AM

Jimmy Drew has done nothing to be dismissed. He has played as well as, or better than, anyone expected. He was loyal during a tough year for the Redhawks while he battled a frustrating injury. He has kept up with his schoolwork and has not embarrassed the University off the court.

It would be a bad signal to potential recruits to run someone off for no good reason other than to free up a scholly for a yet unfound 'better' prospect.

-- Posted by bobby62914 on Thu, Mar 26, 2009, at 10:23 AM

I agree with RCIR....get rid of Drew

-- Posted by TIDAL on Thu, Mar 26, 2009, at 8:19 AM

I will tell you this now...If Michael Porter stays in the area and attends SEMO, (IF)...IT WILL BE A GREAT THING!!! SEMO needs a great student, good person, not just a great athlete. Michael is close to the top in his class and is respected by all teachers and faculty.

As for basketball, 4 time all-state basketball player who can find a way to score... WILL, let me repeat WILL help SEMO...I see him doing about the same as Ryan Willen in college as a Freshman. These number will improve and get better each year but I can see around 9ppg./ 6REB/ 3APG/ and around 40% from field and maybe close to 35% from 3 point land cause he can choose his shot without having to take the tough one like he did to carry his high school team.

SEMO will lose more than they think not getting Michael!!! That is why they are trying so hard to get him in there. Keep it up NUTT... He will become a force in the OVC!!!

-- Posted by Matt Foley on Thu, Mar 26, 2009, at 8:17 AM

I am still holding out hope that Jimmy Drew is gotten rid of by Nutt. What a waste of a scholarship and a spot on the team!!!!

-- Posted by RCIR on Thu, Mar 26, 2009, at 7:05 AM

Fellas, if Powell signs, then Porter is likely to be a backup at SEMO..lol. I'm going to assume that Nutt will sign a wing player that can shoot, and maybe a 2 guard. Porter would not start over Powell or Maxwell, and I'm guessing if Drew decides he is now healthy, that Drew would be our #2 or #3 player, unless we find someone else. Powell and Maxwell at this point our the #4-#5 guys, though I'd like a true center, but good luck with that one. Porter would probably play more at SEMO then anywhere else, but I doubt he is a starter anywhere.

-- Posted by semoredhawk on Thu, Mar 26, 2009, at 7:00 AM

Tom"killer"Kowalski: I could give to hoots whether Porter comes here or not!!

-- Posted by RCIR on Thu, Mar 26, 2009, at 3:09 AM

Why don't we all wait and see what kinds of players we are getting from Vashon? They may turn out to be good students and good ballplayers. The fact that a brand new coach only a couple of weeks on the job is getting verbals from kids, to me, is a good thing.

-- Posted by Butch on Thu, Mar 26, 2009, at 2:32 AM

How is it embarassing if a kid decides not to go to SEMO, and decides to get away. It would be embarassing if SEMO didn't recruit the kid. It would be embarassing if SEMO didn't off the kid a ride. It will be really embarassing to see the Porter Clan, and all of Scott County drive over to JQH arena and watch Porter pick up towels for the year or two that he is sitting left bench for MoState, but ok.

-- Posted by Tom"killer"Kowalski on Wed, Mar 25, 2009, at 11:35 PM

Marty Mishow's response:

It was announced Wednesday night at the awards banquet in Poplar Bluff that Porter had narrowed his college choice to (I wasn't there so I don't know if the order meant anything) Missouri State, Southeast, Arkansas State and Morehead State. I don't know if that means anything, because those were the only four schools that I had heard that were really recruiting him hard. But at least SEMO is still apparently in the mix.

Cuonzo Martin is a giant of a man, and not just in stature. If he was somewhere besides Southwest Missouri, I would be a bigger fan. My ex-wife's current husband is a Professor there, just can't warm up to the place...

-- Posted by bobby62914 on Wed, Mar 25, 2009, at 11:19 PM

semofan60 - I'd learn to differentiate between 'you're' and 'your' before you go badmouthing the academic prowess of kids by calling them "under achievers". LOL at the irony of the 'under achievers' comment.

-- Posted by devin on Wed, Mar 25, 2009, at 10:30 PM

If all it takes is a kid choosing a different college to embarrass you, then you are going to be embarrassed an awful lot in your life.

-- Posted by devin on Wed, Mar 25, 2009, at 10:15 PM

McLovin:

Here is why I think you're wrong . . . Porter never got a chance to be recruited and develop a relationship with a coaching staff at SEMO that he actually believed would be coaching him. Then, a few weeks before he needs to make a decision, we hire a new coach. Can't really say its an embarrasment when a brand new coach has trouble recruiting a kid who he has no relationship with to play for a team that just went winless in the conference.

-- Posted by redhawk81 on Wed, Mar 25, 2009, at 10:07 PM

If a local kid chooses not to play at SEMO and goes in their same conference or to Missouri State. I consider that embarrassing for SEMO. I see it's not a problem for you.

Willen went somewhere else and everyone was in an uproar.

I think it will be somewhat of an embarrassment when SEMO went full speed and gave Porter the full court press, and he told them no thanks.

-- Posted by Mclovin316 on Wed, Mar 25, 2009, at 9:57 PM

If all it takes is a kid choosing a different college to embarrass you, then you are going to be embarrassed an awful lot in your life.

-- Posted by devin on Wed, Mar 25, 2009, at 9:33 PM

There is nothing wrong with a kid wanting to get away from home a little bit to play, or even get away from home a whole lot...

-- Posted by bobby62914 on Wed, Mar 25, 2009, at 9:28 PM

It's not the end of the world if Porter doesn't come to SEMO, but it would be crazy to suggest he wouldn't be a big catch for the Redhawks.

As far as JUCO, there are other reasons to go that route. Maybe a player has always played inside but knows his future is facing the basket. Maybe he wants to elevate his game from a lower level so he can try to get to a D1 program. Maybe he just wants to play immediately.

Nothing wrong with any of those reasons.

I know a young man who went JUCO even though he qualified academically and was recruited by some lower D1 programs. He is a 6'5" post player and wanted to see if he could develop to a three or even a two. Great kid from a great family.

-- Posted by bobby62914 on Wed, Mar 25, 2009, at 9:21 PM

Missouri State doesn't think he's overrated. They're a higher level program in a higher level conference. Morehead wants him too, and their program is better than SEMO's. Tyndall doesn't think he's overrated.

He would be a good get for SEMO and would help with future local recruits.

It's embarrassing when a local kid won't stay here for a brand new coach and rushes off to play for another D1.

-- Posted by Mclovin316 on Wed, Mar 25, 2009, at 9:11 PM

Does anyone really care if Porter doesn't come? I don't. I think he's overrated.

-- Posted by Tom"killer"Kowalski on Wed, Mar 25, 2009, at 8:50 PM

History is going to repeat itself. We have been burned by former Vashon players before. At Vashon they never went to class. Their academic backround is horrible. You go to a JC for two reasons. Your a troublemaker or your grades are bad. We need some high quality student athletes. Powell and Washington are both under achievers. Academically and basketball wise. No work ethics. My source is a current principle at Vashon. Buyer beware. Porter is Missouri State bound. Cuonzo Martin made a great impression on the Porters.

-- Posted by semofan60 on Wed, Mar 25, 2009, at 6:19 PM

Well it is a good sign that their current employer is making an effort to retain them...

-- Posted by bobby62914 on Wed, Mar 25, 2009, at 4:16 PM

Yeah, if you're in Jr High that would be funny. It's his name, get over it, I'm sure he has heard them all before.

-- Posted by boomerang on Wed, Mar 25, 2009, at 11:26 AM

In my experience there are a lot of people in many colleges that would find that funny. I've worked with too many moronic frat guys. Those imbeciles act like junior high kids the majority of the time.

-- Posted by teacher_guy11 on Wed, Mar 25, 2009, at 4:11 PM

Nutt was told to wait till May 1, with one exception, as I understand it.

-- Posted by Tom"killer"Kowalski on Wed, Mar 25, 2009, at 4:00 PM

Callin the Show Me Center the "NUTT HOUSE" coached by NUTT-CASE...Could have a bunch of fun with this one.

NICE

-- Posted by Matt Foley on Wed, Mar 25, 2009, at 3:06 PM

I'm hearing we may know something on an assistant very soon, but there is an effort to try to retain that person, where that person is currently employed.

-- Posted by semoredhawk on Wed, Mar 25, 2009, at 3:02 PM

You're right teacher_guy. Nutt-Payne has a nice ring to it.

-- Posted by Luke11 on Wed, Mar 25, 2009, at 11:27 AM

Yeah, if you're in Jr High that would be funny. It's his name, get over it, I'm sure he has heard them all before.

-- Posted by boomerang on Wed, Mar 25, 2009, at 11:26 AM

Just thought of this reading some other posts here. If SEMO hire's Case...imagine it.......Nutt-Case will be our coaches. We would be even more of a laughing stock. Sigh...

-- Posted by teacher_guy11 on Wed, Mar 25, 2009, at 10:52 AM

Tidal

For Bogans sake he needs to stay as far away from this area as he can. I think it's beginning to become apparent that he surrounded himself with a bad element at home and SEMO would be to close to home. He has a second chance now and I hope he can make the best of it.

-- Posted by semosupporter on Wed, Mar 25, 2009, at 10:29 AM

On Jeremy Case. . . I can't believe I am going to say this, but I sort of agree with TIDAL. He has one more Division 1 national championship than all the players who have ever played college basketball in the state of Missouri - combined. If he goes into a recruit's home with a ring on his finger, it will give some legitimacy, even though I can't stand his alma mater. And I like the fact that he is from a coaching family.

My thought is that Bill Self quite possibly lobbied for Nutt to get this job, and is now lobbying for his former player to get a job. The thought that the Kansas head bball coach had more pull than Whitey Herzog makes me cringe . . . even if it does end up being a good hire.

-- Posted by goredhawks on Wed, Mar 25, 2009, at 10:11 AM

-- Posted by goredhawks on Wed, Mar 25, 2009, at 10:07 AM

I like Payne....he would bring Nutt some insight on OVC teams......it would help in game preparation...may give us an edge on Tech....we need all we can get..

I wouldn't mind to see Case as an 2nd Assistant....his on court experience at Kansas would have to be a plus....also, at his young age and the fact that he played for Kansas...it seem that he would be able to relate to the players.....

-- Posted by TIDAL on Wed, Mar 25, 2009, at 9:52 AM

I think Powell would be a good recruit..

What about Bogan? Maybe he would do better for Nutt.......I really thought he had the potential to be a very good OVC player....I know all the negative that happen his first time around....I say give him a shot...thats the Special Ed Teacher in me...I tend to want to give kids a second and third chance.. but with the right coach and right environment....maybe it could work.....they guy has soft hands and a great touch around the basket....a little discipline and some fundamentals....I think he has the ability to be a big time OVC player...

What do you guys think?

-- Posted by TIDAL on Wed, Mar 25, 2009, at 9:45 AM

We don't need jayhawks in southeast Missouri.

-- Posted by bobby_hill on Wed, Mar 25, 2009, at 9:37 AM

Looks like Jeremy Case's father may also have been a teammate of Coach Nutt's at Oklahoma State. Win Case played with Bill Self in the 80s. Nutt played there in the early 80s too.

-- Posted by goredhawks on Wed, Mar 25, 2009, at 8:25 AM

A couple of things:

Who knows how Johnny Hill would have developed under good coaching. But it sure does appear that Vashon products never quite live up to expectations. Joel Shelton immediately comes to mind. Powell is a good player, though.

Also, let me be the first to say that hiring an assistant coach from Kansas makes me just a little ill.

-- Posted by goredhawks on Wed, Mar 25, 2009, at 8:21 AM