Bulls will introduce Hoiberg as coach

[Pugz]

"Fred Hoiberg has boarded a private plane. Heading to Chicago now. Hes expected to formally become the Bulls coach later today, Im told," reported CBS Sports' Gary Parrish, citing a source. Hoiberg reportedly has informed Iowa State staff members and players that he is going to coach the Bulls, according to ESPN's Jeff Goodman.

K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune reported the Bulls will make the official announcement at 2 P.M. on Tuesday.

Hoiberg himself denied a deal was done, but he did confirm he's headed to Chicago for meetings, via Tommy Birch of the Des Moines Register.

"When this opportunity came about, it was something that interested me," Hoiberg told Birch.

Keith Murphy of WhoTV.com previously reported that the two sides had agreed in principle on a five-year deal but had not yet finalized the money and paperwork on May 31. Murphy added that a press conference will be held Tuesday.

On May 29, Bleacher Report's Howard Beck first reported that Hoiberg is expected to be named the Bulls' new head coach.

Hoiberg is a former NBA guard who spent four seasons with the Bulls during his 10-year playing career. Since taking the Iowa State job in 2010, he's gone 115-56 (.673) and made the NCAA tournament in four straight seasons.

The 42-year-old coach brings an intriguing offensive approach to the table. His Cyclones teams focused heavily on outside shooting and post play while taking few mid-range shots. They also played almost exclusively at a quick tempo.

If the deal with Hoiberg unexpectedly falls through, the Bulls will have to cast a wider net. There is no obvious second option at the moment.



he supposedly has a 5/$25M deal on the table

 

[cruzg24]

I dont understand why this guy has so much hype.

 

[jonathanlambert33]

I dont understand why this guy has so much hype.

Great young coach. His teams play pace and space, lots of five out principles to maximize his guards, super creative and efficient sets. Gets maximum effort from his players, he's an elite motivator. He has had one of the top programs in college ball since he got there, yet you can't point at any NBA rotational players that have gone through Iowa State much less a star. Makes chicken salad out of chicken shit.

 

[Pugz]

Great young coach. His teams play pace and space, lots of five out principles to maximize his guards, super creative and efficient sets. Gets maximum effort from his players, he's an elite motivator. He has had one of the top programs in college ball since he got there, yet you can't point at any NBA rotational players that have gone through Iowa State much less a star. Makes chicken salad out of chicken shit.

and everyone believes in him. makes him the complete package for a new coach.

 

[Hurricane Season]

His teams have kind of fizzled out come tourney time though, haven't they?

 

[bosoxlover12]

His teams have kind of fizzled out come tourney time though, haven't they?

 
I remember watching their MM game this year (lost in the first round) -- their offense revolved around Georges Niang, and he flat out sucked that game. Missed layups, missed easy post shots... couldnt hit from midrange. Dude went 4-15 on the biggest stage.
 
With hopefully healthy Rose, and Butler in the backcourt... that wont be an issue. Plus I think he'll turn around McDermott's pro career, which so far is a big dud

 

[CameronCrazy06]

Great young coach. His teams play pace and space, lots of five out principles to maximize his guards, super creative and efficient sets. Gets maximum effort from his players, he's an elite motivator. He has had one of the top programs in college ball since he got there, yet you can't point at any NBA rotational players that have gone through Iowa State much less a star. Makes chicken salad out of chicken shit.

Think you're greatly exaggerating with that. Royce white was a great college player and became a first round draft pick. Ejim I think was Big 12 player of the year last year. Morris is a great college guard. Just because a player didn't translate to the nba doesn't mean he didn't have good talent. College is different

And I love this signing. Not saying anything against the mayor. Just think that's a false statement

 

[Hurricane Season]

 
I remember watching their MM game this year (lost in the first round) -- their offense revolved around Georges Niang, and he flat out sucked that game. Missed layups, missed easy post shots... couldnt hit from midrange. Dude went 4-15 on the biggest stage.
 
With hopefully healthy Rose, and Butler in the backcourt... that wont be an issue. Plus I think he'll turn around McDermott's pro career, which so far is a big dud

He was a rookie, lol. He was also out for quite a while.

 

[bosoxlover12]

He was a rookie, lol. He was also out for quite a while.

i know that, but he was considered the most pro ready in the entire draft. You traded two picks for him, and he looked bad when on the court. I get that he's a rookie, but as someone who graduated as a Senior and was a fantastic shooter in school, he looked like he lost it in the pros

 

[jonathanlambert33]

Think you're greatly exaggerating with that. Royce white was a great college player and became a first round draft pick. Ejim I think was Big 12 player of the year last year. Morris is a great college guard. Just because a player didn't translate to the nba doesn't mean he didn't have good talent. College is different

And I love this signing. Not saying anything against the mayor. Just think that's a false statement

How many 4 and 5 star guys have they brought in? Honest question, I don't know. Morris was a 4 star I believe?

 

[CameronCrazy06]

Not sure off the top of my head but I don't take too much stock into recruiting rankings once you get outside of the top 20 or so.

Recruiting rankings start these days with kids at like 12 years old and you literally have to do something so drastic to fall significantly. Whereas good players are constantly going under the radar because they're in areas of less exposure.