Lesmerises had the most succinct point. If not for the 8 games he coached, he wouldn't have been considered...

That's a Mr. Obvious observation, but it's certainly fair.

Did Jake do something extraordinary or just get out of the team what anyone could have with that talent? Except CH.

I'm still on board with the hire. But I've listened to reasoned arguments why it wasn't the right choice.

Follow Ups:

• Holt did go 12-2, so at one point he was getting performance too... then it collapsed. * - MBQ [07:37:38 03/19/24]
• His success depends on who he puts on staff, recruiting, and donors (m) - 1$’s 2¢ [02:04:46 03/19/24]
• Years ago, if Jack McKinney hadn't had a bike accident, Pat Riley ultimately wouldn't have been considered for (m) - Boredatwork [21:56:49 03/18/24]
  • The bike accident happened a mile from my house. I believe Paul Westhead replaced him * - Club Seats [22:55:39 03/18/24]
    • Westhead did. Riley was an announcer for the Lakers and Westhead made him an assistant when Riley (m) - Boredatwork [07:27:02 03/19/24]
      • didn't everyone watch the series on hbo? Details all of this. * - CLTBUCKEYE [09:58:42 03/19/24]
  • That is an interesting thought. Seems as though there just isn't enough chances to go around to accommodate everyone - #1Bucks [22:32:55 03/18/24]
• listening to former players...for whatever reason they have bought into this. They really like him * - whobdis [20:50:10 03/18/24]
• I'm sure Diebler was asked the tough questions, What was CH doing wrong? What are you doing different? What will you - DaBuckBoys [20:18:10 03/18/24]
• Fact is whoever the hire would be is a crap shoot. There's no sure fire guy out there... - Brutus [20:05:29 03/18/24]
  • Agree. I thought Crean would create something great at Indiana and that Beilein would bust. 0 for 2 there* - 1$’s 2¢ [02:06:07 03/19/24]
  • agree. It was evident here as about every candidate mentioned had detractors * - whobdis [20:50:58 03/18/24]
  • Those mid major guys have an arguably tougher job hanging on to their guys now, Diebler - Old Trackster [20:22:44 03/18/24]
    • the mid major guys, few really built a program and sustained success... - Brutus [20:37:32 03/18/24]
      • Yes….Andy Enfield, Shaka Smart, John Groce….all were can’t miss….unti. They did * - Trucker22 [20:40:47 03/18/24]
        • Smart was the Golden Child in 2011. Hard to believe it's been 13 years. **** - Harris Lake [21:12:30 03/18/24]
          • and he's still around - and doing ok * - woodhaze [21:52:36 03/18/24]
            • Yes….sometimes a guy just has to find the right environment. Smart is at his home. * - Trucker22 [08:07:09 03/19/24]
  • I don't disagree. I think there are fair points on both sides. * - DaytonBuck [20:06:42 03/18/24]
• ...or if they waited to fire holtmann after the season * - woodhaze [19:57:05 03/18/24]
  • That also applies. * - DaytonBuck [19:58:10 03/18/24]
• Once the Ville and scUM jobs opened up, I knew there was going to be a high priced market…..makes Diebler even better * - Trucker22 [19:50:50 03/18/24]