Next coach?

[Pounder]

How about Luke Jackson?

Memo to Broadway: he went to Oregon. I suspect he can handle left-of-center.

More to the point: NCU went from down there to up THERE from around the moment he arrived.

Recruiting at D-1 level? That IS the question.

I was just thinking about Jim Shaw, part of Romar's bench at Washington, goes to Western Oregon and takes them to the Elite 8 (D-2) his first year. Not so much the second year. Recruiting may also be an open question with him, but I tend to think his style compares favorably to even Jackson.

I wouldn't mind Dominguez... but I question if PSU pulls someone who's spent 22 years at their alma mater.

 

[BroadwayVik]

How about Luke Jackson?

Memo to Broadway: he went to Oregon. I suspect he can handle left-of-center.

My two cents: We're both Oregon alums. Left of Center? Hardly! Quite the radical left, nearly as much as PSU. Rankings show PSU and UO almost same on the left scale, both far. As I found it very unsavory being there, I'm sure he may have also. Many of us can handle it, put up with it, endure it, tolerate it, but it certainly doesn't mean we care for it. Though I did find their antics amusing at times. I was an art and science major, center of the road. I don't know his field. If he were into coming here, it'd be great. But if he's happy where he is, I don't think he would want to necessarily come here. People can do a whole lot better than to send their children to the University of Oregon.

 

[martymoose]

How about Luke Jackson?

Memo to Broadway: he went to Oregon. I suspect he can handle left-of-center.

My two cents: We're both Oregon alums. Left of Center? Hardly! Quite the radical left, nearly as much as PSU. Rankings show PSU and UO almost same on the left scale, both far. As I found it very unsavory being there, I'm sure he may have also. Many of us can handle it, put up with it, endure it, tolerate it, but it certainly doesn't mean we care for it. Though I did find their antics amusing at times. I was an art and science major, center of the road. I don't know his field. If he were into coming here, it'd be great. But if he's happy where he is, I don't think he would want to necessarily come here. People can do a whole lot better than to send their children to the University of Oregon.

Jackson was a Political Science major.

 

[Viking2012]

How about Luke Jackson?

Luke Jackson
Head Coach

http://gobeacons.com/coaches.aspx?rc=505&path=mbball

In 2013, Luke Jackson became the tenth men’s basketball coach in NCU history.

Jackson has posted winning records in each of his first three years at the helm of the program and in his third year, guided NCU to one of the best seasons in history, winning 28 games, claiming the teams first ever Cascade Collegiate Conference championship, winning the CCC Tournament and advancing to the second round at the NAIA Division II Men's Basketball National Championships. 

In his first season, Jackson led the Beacons to their first ever appearance in the NAIA tournament after guiding the team to a runner-up finish in the 2014 CCC Tournament. His first recruiting class had four former NCAA Division I transfers, including the 2014 CCC Newcomer of the Year, Spencer Coleman, and former Oregon Ducks Austin Kuemper and Coleton Baker who both garnered All-Conference honors that first season.  

The former University of Oregon All-American played over five years in the NBA after being drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers as the tenth overall pick in the 2004 draft.

Jackson grew up in Creswell, Oregon where he was a two-time 3A State Player of the Year at Creswell High School. He averaged 24.2 points, 8.1 assists, and 5.0 steals per game as a senior to help Creswell win the 2000 Oregon 3A State Basketball Championship. He finished his career ranked fourth all-time in Oregon high school history with 2,095 points.

Jackson signed with the University of Oregon in 2001 and promptly established himself as a prominent player, earning All-Pac-10 Freshman team honors.  In 2002 he helped guide the Ducks to the Pac-10 Championship, their first in 57 years. That year Oregon earned a No. 2 seed for the NCAA tournament where they advanced to the Elite-8 before falling to top-seeded Kansas.

During his career at Oregon, Jackson earned two more First-Team All-Pac-10 selections. He was a First-Team All-American as a senior, averaging 21.2 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game. He was named a finalist for the John R. Wooden Award and the Naismith College Player of the Year Award. Jackson finished his career ranked second all-time in scoring with 1,970 and second for steals with 160.

He is the only men’s basketball player in school history to play in the top-ten in nine different statistical categories. He is one of just two Pac-10 players to ever score over 1,900 points, grab over 700 rebounds, and contribute over 400 assists over a career.

His 42-point game against Arizona during his senior season was the second highest point-total in school history, and was the highest point total ever scored at historic MacArthur Court. In one of his greatest individual performances, Jackson scored 40 points, including 29 straight in the second half and overtime, as Oregon overcame an 18-point deficit to defeat Colorado 77-72 in the first round of the National Invitational Tournament on March 17, 2004.

Jackson owns two career triple-doubles for the Ducks, only the third player in Pac-10 history to achieve multiple career triple-doubles (Jason Kidd, Loren Woods).

Jackson played in five NCAA tournament games for the Ducks and holds school tournament records for career points (96), field goals (34), field goals attempted (71), free throws (20), free throws attempted (23), and assists (22).

Jackson was the tenth overall draft pick in the 2004 NBA Draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers, where he spent his first two seasons. He also played briefly for the Los Angeles Clippers before signing a ten-day contract with the Toronto Raptors. After performing well in limited minutes, he was signed to a second ten-day contract and then to a two-year deal for the rest of the 2006-2007 season and the 2007-08 season. On April 18, 2007 Jackson exploded for a career-high 30 points and five assists while logging 39 minutes in a season-ending loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.

After being released by the Raptors, Jackson went on to play for the Miami Heat, averaging 5.6 points per game during his stay. Coach Jackson also played in the NBDL, where he had stints with the Idaho Stampede in 2006-2007, 2008-2009, and 2010-2011. He led the D-League in three-point shooting in 2007, won a D-League Championship with the Stampede in 2008 and was a D-League All-Star in 2010.

In 2009-2010, Jackson played in Italy for Carife Ferrara and most recently, Jackson played for Hapoel Jerusalem from the Israeli Basketball Super League.

Jackson has had an extensive background coaching in high profile basketball camps, including the Nike All-American Camp and the Michael Jordan Camp.

Jackson graduated from the University of Oregon in 2004 with a degree in political science. He lives in Eugene with his wife Lindsey and sons Cole and Calvin.

Incredibly interesting proposition. Loved watching him as a Duck growing up.

 

[Viking2012]

My first choice would be: Tony Dominguez, 5th Season as Head Coach at Western Washington University in his 22nd Season at WWU.

Enters his fifth season at the helm of the WWU Men's Basketball program in 2016-17 ... owns a career record of 87-37 for a .702 winning percentage ... coached the Vikings to a 50-24 record in GNAC play as head coach ... posted three consecutive 20-win seasons in his first three years as head coach, and led WWU to 15 or more wins in each of his four seasons as head coach ... In 2012-13, directed Vikings to 31-3 record, Great Northwest Athletic Conference regular-season championship, West Regional title and NCAA Division II final four ... Winning percentage of 91.2 was school record and win total tied WWU mark ... Finalist for Clarence "Big House" Gaines National Coach of the Year honors and GNAC co-Coach of the Year ... Guided Vikings to wins in first 24 games, a Division II record ... In August of 2012 replaced Brad Jackson who resigned after 27 seasons to take assistant coaching position at University of Washington ... Associate Head Coach previous two seasons and an assistant 17 years overall at WWU ... During that stretch, Vikings posted 317-165 (.658) record, made six regional appearances and won five conference championships ... WWU took NCAA II national crown in 2012, winning school record 31 games, and reached national semifinals in 2001 ... For 15 summers coordinated WWU Basketball Camp, one of northwest's largest with alumni dotting rosters of numerous colleges and universities as well as professional teams ... served as the director of Parberry Strength Center for five years ... Was Junior Varsity coach one year at Nooksack Valley High School in Everson, and coached three Amateur Athletic Union teams that reached national tournaments in Las Vegas... Also has coached at numerous summer basketball camps, including seven years at University of North Carolina ... Earned bachelor's degree in communications from WWU in 1994 ... Completed Masters of Business Administration degree from Concordia University (Wisconsin) in 1998 ... Graduate of Cascade High School in Everett ... Multi-sport athlete for Bruins, lettering two seasons in basketball ... He and wife, Kristi (formerly Clark), have two daughters, Emilia and Madison; and son Dane.

I mentioned Tony Dominguez, too. I think he'd be an awesome addition. 22 years at WWU is great experience and they've had serious success during that time.

 

[bigskyconf]

I was just thinking about Jim Shaw, part of Romar's bench at Washington, goes to Western Oregon and takes them to the Elite 8 (D-2) his first year. Not so much the second year. Recruiting may also be an open question with him, but I tend to think his style compares favorably to even Jackson.

I first thought of Shaw. He has Big Sky experience (assistant at Montana State, SUU and Idaho State) and also to UP, but he is also 55 years old. Also, he was a lifer DI assistant coach and took the head coaching gig at his alma mater late in life. I don't know if we could pry him away from WOU. Maybe as much of a chance as trying to pull Udoka from the Spurs.

 

[forestgreen]

I was just thinking about Jim Shaw, part of Romar's bench at Washington, goes to Western Oregon and takes them to the Elite 8 (D-2) his first year. Not so much the second year. Recruiting may also be an open question with him, but I tend to think his style compares favorably to even Jackson.

I first thought of Shaw. He has Big Sky experience (assistant at Montana State, SUU and Idaho State) and also to UP, but he is also 55 years old. Also, he was a lifer DI assistant coach and took the head coaching gig at his alma mater late in life. I don't know if we could pry him away from WOU. Maybe as much of a chance as trying to pull Udoka from the Spurs.

Udoka has already stated he has no interest in the Portland State job, the University of Washington job or any other college job. He wants to stay as a NBA coach, hoping to be a Head Coach at some point.

 

[martymoose]

I was just thinking about Jim Shaw, part of Romar's bench at Washington, goes to Western Oregon and takes them to the Elite 8 (D-2) his first year. Not so much the second year. Recruiting may also be an open question with him, but I tend to think his style compares favorably to even Jackson.

I first thought of Shaw. He has Big Sky experience (assistant at Montana State, SUU and Idaho State) and also to UP, but he is also 55 years old. Also, he was a lifer DI assistant coach and took the head coaching gig at his alma mater late in life. I don't know if we could pry him away from WOU. Maybe as much of a chance as trying to pull Udoka from the Spurs.

Udoka has already stated he has no interest in the Portland State job, the University of Washington job or any other college job. He wants to stay as a NBA coach, hoping to be a Head Coach at some point.

Smart move by him.

 

[bigskyconf]

I was just thinking about Jim Shaw, part of Romar's bench at Washington, goes to Western Oregon and takes them to the Elite 8 (D-2) his first year. Not so much the second year. Recruiting may also be an open question with him, but I tend to think his style compares favorably to even Jackson.

I first thought of Shaw. He has Big Sky experience (assistant at Montana State, SUU and Idaho State) and also to UP, but he is also 55 years old. Also, he was a lifer DI assistant coach and took the head coaching gig at his alma mater late in life. I don't know if we could pry him away from WOU. Maybe as much of a chance as trying to pull Udoka from the Spurs.

Udoka has already stated he has no interest in the Portland State job, the University of Washington job or any other college job. He wants to stay as a NBA coach, hoping to be a Head Coach at some point.

Makes sense. I was putting it in context with the idea of luring Shaw away from WOU. Kind of like slim and none, and slim just walked out the door.

Spurs are actually grooming Udoka to take over once Popovich leaves.

 

[ManOfVision]

Based on past experience, I hope we go with a hungry up-and-coming guy. I know that means we're a stepping stone on their career path, but I'm okay with that. That stated, bringing back Bone would be fine with me, too.

Does Tinkle have any assistants who can recruit?

 

[forestgreen]

St. Patrick’s Day Daily Dirt – 3/17/17

https://hoopdirt.com/st-patricks-day-daily-dirt-31717/

Luke Jackson is the “hot” name right now at Portland State. The former All-American at Oregon (and Oregon native) has been killing it as the head coach at NAIA Northwest Christian University (OR). He is 88-38 in his four seasons at the school, including back-to-back 25+ win seasons. After wrapping up his career with the Ducks, Jackson played over five years in the NBA after being drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers as the tenth overall pick in the 2004 draft. Another name making the rounds here is Western Oregon head coach Jim Shaw. The former assistant at Washington, Oklahoma, and St. Mary’s just wrapped up his second season at WOU.

 

[BroadwayVik]

All the blogger did was reflect back to us what we were saying. No new revelation except that I guess we are interested in Luke Ridenour. He would be a good, positive influence on players and able to retain spiritual players (like Kyle Coston was) even amid our radical campus political bent. He wouldn't be turned off by it, but could rather probably deal with it well having been a poli-sci major.

BTW, I believe being Centrist is best as you can sort out the good ideas from both left and right of center while coming up with good ones yourself. JFK had the good idea of doing for your country, the right has the good idea of fiscal responsibility. The center has the best of both worlds. We used to laugh at the UO students who would march in protest not even fully understanding what it was they were protesting.

What?

 

[bigskyconf]

St. Patrick’s Day Daily Dirt – 3/17/17

https://hoopdirt.com/st-patricks-day-daily-dirt-31717/

Luke Jackson is the “hot” name right now at Portland State. The former All-American at Oregon (and Oregon native) has been killing it as the head coach at NAIA Northwest Christian University (OR). He is 88-38 in his four seasons at the school, including back-to-back 25+ win seasons. After wrapping up his career with the Ducks, Jackson played over five years in the NBA after being drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers as the tenth overall pick in the 2004 draft. Another name making the rounds here is Western Oregon head coach Jim Shaw. The former assistant at Washington, Oklahoma, and St. Mary’s just wrapped up his second season at WOU.

Sounds like Jackson would be a good fit. A good "name recognition" around here, Oregon native and rather successful at a lower level. People would not be struggling to come up with something other than "PSU head basketball coach".

I actually caught a WOU game this year. Small sample size but I was impressed with the way they played and the way they were coached. But he is two years older than Barnum, not that that is any indication of his coaching ability.

 

[bigskyconf]

Heard something interesting today on the Irregular Guys show (the one after Canzano's show on the radio). They were interviewing Mike Montgomery, asking him about the NCAA Tournament and the great showing by the Pac-12. They were at the end of the interview, thanking him for coming on when out of the blue, Montgomery asked them, "Who's going to get the Portland State job?" The Guys kind of stammered (you could tell that caught them off guard), until one of them kind of threw out Luke Jackson's name. Montgomery then said, "That would be a good hire for them." Now Montgomery may have been a Pac-10 coach (back in the day) but he did hone his craft first at Montana in the Big Sky. Interesting to me that he still seems to have an interest in what is going on here and not just in the Pac-12.

 

[martymoose]

Heard something interesting today on the Irregular Guys show (the one after Canzano's show on the radio). They were interviewing Mike Montgomery, asking him about the NCAA Tournament and the great showing by the Pac-12. They were at the end of the interview, thanking him for coming on when out of the blue, Montgomery asked them, "Who's going to get the Portland State job?" The Guys kind of stammered (you could tell that caught them off guard), until one of them kind of threw out Luke Jackson's name. Montgomery then said, "That would be a good hire for them." Now Montgomery may have been a Pac-10 coach (back in the day) but he did hone his craft first at Montana in the Big Sky. Interesting to me that he still seems to have an interest in what is going on here and not just in the Pac-12.

That's interesting in that Montgomery left the Big Sky ten years before we brought men's hoops back.

I have a feeling that pretty much all D1 coaches and former coaches have their ears to the ground on any vacant coaching positions. Just seems to be the nature of the business.

 

[BroadwayVik]

Heard something interesting today on the Irregular Guys show (the one after Canzano's show on the radio). They were interviewing Mike Montgomery, asking him about the NCAA Tournament and the great showing by the Pac-12. They were at the end of the interview, thanking him for coming on when out of the blue, Montgomery asked them, "Who's going to get the Portland State job?" The Guys kind of stammered (you could tell that caught them off guard), until one of them kind of threw out Luke Jackson's name. Montgomery then said, "That would be a good hire for them." Now Montgomery may have been a Pac-10 coach (back in the day) but he did hone his craft first at Montana in the Big Sky. Interesting to me that he still seems to have an interest in what is going on here and not just in the Pac-12.

Great contribution to the conversation. My guess is this forum is looked into and so our suggestions and ideas do become known. I would be happy with Luke Ridneour if he would be happy here. He's done a fine job at NCU and I believe he has them where he could pass the baton to a worthy successor. I think he could have a beneficent influence upon our program, upon our campus and university. His name is already a household name and his being here would likely generate a healthy curiosity about basketball Vikings. Creswell is but two hours away.

Mike Montgomery's endorsement of Luke R is significant. I wonder if he had other recommendations in addition. I appreciate the past Stanford and Berkeley coach's interest in the program's fortunes.

We kept Geving for so many years probably because he was a good recruiter. But as a HC, we did it either masochistically or in order to save up funds for a step up in the coaching market. Let's hope it was the latter.

 

[forestgreen]

Vikings make tough decision on Geving

ON COLLEGE HOOPS/Portland State AD Val Cleary would love to find a successor who's already been succesful

http://portlandtribune.com/pt/12-sports/350719-229322-vikings-make-tough-decision-on-giving

For a people person like new Portland State athletic director Val Cleary, some decisions are tougher than others.
And so it was last week when Cleary broke the news to Tyler Geving that he was being relieved of the PSU men's basketball coaching job after eight seasons in charge and 12 years total with the program.
"Coach Geving and I have a long relationship with each other ... days like this are hard," Cleary said shortly after the firing. "It's the fine line between personal and professional we have to balance in this world."
Geving restored the men's basketball program to academic success, after its poor showing in the classroom had cost two scholarships and a year of postseason eligibility.
"He really improved the academic profile of our program," Cleary said.
But, bottom line: "At this level, you need to remain competitive."
The Vikings, under Geving, were competitive. They just weren't able to rise above the middle of the pack in the Big Sky (going down in a conference record the past four seasons: 11-9, 9-9, 8-10, 7-11).
The next coach will be expected to contend for a league championship on a regular basis. Cleary indicated her preference probably would be to find someone to take the job who has done that elsewhere.
"A lot of times you can find an assistant coach from a very successful program or a seasoned head coach looking for a new venue or place," she said.
The Vikings don't have everything to offer, especially in the way of a huge salary, but they do have a trendy major city and the new Viking Pavilion, which is scheduled to open for the 2018-19 season.
The obvious local names to approach about the vacancy include Western Oregon's Jim Shaw and Northwest Christian's Luke Jackson, the former Oregon Ducks star.

A bit under the public radar, but with experience and good recommendations are Bob Cantu and Jeff Hironaka. Cantu was on Terry Porter's University of Portland staff this season, and Hironaka was Geving's right-hand man. Cantu has an extensive résumé, on the bench and in recruiting. Hironaka won a lot as head coach at Seattle Pacific (2002-09).
A couple of perhaps wild ideas:
Make a pitch to Brandon Roy. The ex-Trail Blazers great just completed his first season of high school coaching and was hugely successful at Nathan Hale in Seattle. The Washington Huskies may get their former player first, and Roy probably wouldn't stay for long on the Park Blocks, but what a fun year or two it would be.
Or, hire a top female coach. Why not? No reason, in this day and age, why it couldn't work. It would make the Vikings stand out and generate a lot of needed publicity.
n In the meantime, the Viks are working to secure the four members of their 2017 recruiting class, who can ask for their release.
The list includes 5-8 guard Elijah Gonzalez from Clackamas, who has really wanted to stay at home and play in front of family and friends.
Another guard, 6-0 Holland Woods, who led Glendale's Apollo High to the 5A Conference championship game in Arizona, with 27 points, 5 assists and 4 rebounds per game, tells The Arizona Republic he wants to see who PSU hires and how that coach feels about him.
Odds are the new coach will feel good about him. And the one Geving assistant PSU has retained, for now at least, to run things is Jase Coburn, a former prep coach in Tempe and player in Mesa. Woods tells the Republic he wanted to play for Case at PSU. Still, Grand Canyon University in Phoenix might be an option for Woods.

 

[BroadwayVik]

Tribune author certainly no friend of the program. Kind of a crackpot, would be my guess.

 

[goviks2]

Don't understand the "no friend of program" comment. Seems like a pretty good story to me.

 

[bigskyconf]

Tribune author certainly no friend of the program. Kind of a crackpot, would be my guess.

Brandon for the Trib has been contributing articles on PSU athletics for most of the past year. While I think most of what he says in this article has been hashed out in this forum (and others), I for one still appreciate the effort. Like I tell my Duck and Beaver friends, one should never be agreeing 100% with what is being written about the team.

I don't like the idea of hiring a woman for the men's team. I think we tried the "sideshow" route with Glanville and that set the football program back, and did not move it forward. With the opening of the Pavillion getting closer and closer, it is important the the basketball teams use it as a springboard to better things, and not risk it all by taking a step back.