Views: 17256
Comments: 13

08:29 AM ET 06.15 | No one can accuse Larry Brown of starting slow in his new gig. [Brown] has added another talented transfer. The new SMU coach -- with the help of a quality staff -- has already brought in Josiah Turner (Arizona) and Crandall Head (Illinois). Now, according to multiple sources, he's added former Illinois State star freshman Nic Moore, who opted to transfer following the departure of Tim Jankovich. The most surprising aspect of the transfer may be that Illinois State athletic director Gary Friedman allowed Moore to follow Jankovich -- the coach-in-waiting at SMU. The 5-foot-9 Moore averaged 10 points and 3.9 assists per game this past season and also considered Purdue, Notre Dame and Illinois.

Larry Brown, Getty Images

Comments (13) Add A Comment

June 15, 2012 08:38 AM ET

Report Abuse | QUOTE

5-9???

Ok, then

BackRoads

Total Comments (18203)

June 15, 2012 08:42 AM ET

Report Abuse | QUOTE

SMU still has a long way to go

VisionQuest

Swansboro, NC

Total Comments (1454)

Comment #3 has been removed

Comment #4 has been removed

June 15, 2012 08:55 AM ET

Report Abuse | QUOTE

QUOTE(#4):

Originally posted 08:53 AM ET 06.15 by colonel

Runs between their legs. Actually, a real small guy that has great dribbling skills is impossible for most teams to handle or slow down. A lost art.

Also has a lot of shots blocked.... :)

BackRoads

Total Comments (18203)

June 15, 2012 09:11 AM ET

Report Abuse | QUOTE

QUOTE(#1):

Originally posted 08:38 AM ET 06.15 by BackRoads

5-9???Ok, then

Yep, there has never been a short player able to impact the college or NBA game. Is Larry Brown nuts, taking some 5' 9" kid just because he is skilled? This team will never win any game just by getting off the bus and looking good. Brown acts as if skills trump beef-on-the-hoof.

htimsr40

Columbus , OH

Total Comments (205)

June 15, 2012 10:07 AM ET

Report Abuse | QUOTE

3 basketball threads? 3??

Joe Kidd #1

Total Comments (9837)

Comment #9 has been removed

June 15, 2012 10:38 AM ET

Report Abuse | QUOTE

SMU bag men from the 70s-80s football team are being resurrected for the hoops team.

Deep Creek

Total Comments (17922)

Comment #11 has been removed

June 15, 2012 11:11 AM ET

Report Abuse | QUOTE

QUOTE(#11):

Originally posted 10:45 AM ET 06.15 by Moudz

It can be done fairly quickly. Easy 2-3 year process at worst with Brown.Step 1: Tell returning players to buzz off ----checkStep 2: Use contacts to get some transfer talent----checkStep 3: Bring on your AAU and CAA buddies to get new HS talent---in processStep 4: Win conference, go to NCAA's, make a deep run

Step 5 Leave when the NCAA comes calling. 2 NCAA jobs (UCLA, KU), 2 probations.

steelersfan32

Total Comments (56)

June 15, 2012 03:12 PM ET

Report Abuse | QUOTE

QUOTE(#11):

Originally posted 10:45 AM ET 06.15 by Moudz

It can be done fairly quickly. Easy 2-3 year process at worst with Brown.Step 1: Tell returning players to buzz off ----checkStep 2: Use contacts to get some transfer talent----checkStep 3: Bring on your AAU and CAA buddies to get new HS talent---in processStep 4: Win conference, go to NCAA's, make a deep run

Isn't the name of the game to win the NCAA BB Championship?

LOL

BackRoads

Total Comments (18203)

June 15, 2012 08:33 PM ET

Report Abuse | QUOTE

QUOTE(#11):

Originally posted 10:45 AM ET 06.15 by Moudz

It can be done fairly quickly. Easy 2-3 year process at worst with Brown.Step 1: Tell returning players to buzz off ----checkStep 2: Use contacts to get some transfer talent----checkStep 3: Bring on your AAU and CAA buddies to get new HS talent---in processStep 4: Win conference, go to NCAA's, make a deep run

Worked 4 calishady.