Future Spider basketball GM nominations?

[Section9.RowD]

Clearly, the only thing missing (/s) from our basketball program is recognizing that we need a basketball General Manager. The Bonnies are 4-0 since naming one so obviously their approach works (/s). We could have a job description posted by Monday—ChatGPT could draft it by Monday via

Adrian Wojnarowski - Men's Basketball General Manager - Men's Basketball Coaches - St. Bonaventure

Adrian Wojnarowski was named the first-ever general manager for St. Bonaventure men's basketball on Sept. 18, 2024, announcing his retirement from an award-winning

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So, who’s your pick and why? I think there are a number of potential candidates who could bring renewed energy and excitement to the program.

Like everyone else, I’m as concerned and frustrated as anyone about how this season has started. While I don’t think naming a GM would magically solve our problems, I do think we need help with some key areas:

• Active social media presence advocating Spider basketball (since Coach doesn't do social media)
• Better marketing of the program.
• Increased awareness and broader participation in building the NIL program
• Improved scheduling and MTE participation
• A more engaging Robins Center experience and finding more creating ways to get students to attend games that aren't Dayton or VCU
• Cohesive recruiting strategies, both for the transfer portal and high school players.

 

[Eight Legger]

In a world where we would actually be open to this idea? An outsider. Someone who knows our history and potential but who has had nothing to do with it. Someone who has been doing this work successfully elsewhere and has experienced what is possible.

Of course we all know that if we do hire a GM, it will be Mooney who does the hiring, so it wouldn't really change things very much.

 

[Section9.RowD]

In a world where we would actually be open to this idea? An outsider. Someone who knows our history and potential but who has had nothing to do with it. Someone who has been doing this work successfully elsewhere and has experienced what is possible.

Of course we all know that if we do hire a GM, it will be Mooney who does the hiring, so it wouldn't really change things very much.

So you are nominating Jay Wright ? One of our interns working for Spider Management can quickly put together a business case showing that paying him $10M a year from endowment (yes I realize it doesn't work this way) could generate 3 to 5X more contributions coming in ...

 

[spider23]

Mooney would not OK any active social media that would in any way raise expectations. Like a new practice facility, Hardt will awaken to this position 4 to 5 years down the road when only Richmond and Merrimack are the last two D1 schools without one.

 

[SpiderTrap]

Mooney would not OK any active social media that would in any way raise expectations. Like a new practice facility, Hardt will awaken to this position 4 to 5 years down the road when only Richmond and Merrimack are the last two D1 schools without one.

Agree - we will never lead in anything. We will wait till at least half or more of the A10 hire a GM before we think of doing so. By that time - teams will be on to the next thing, and we will be catching up.