One more thing RE: Cuonzo... I hate to bring race into the
Posted on: January 13, 2017 at 15:58:35 CT
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equation, because it should never be a factor, but hiring a black coach would surely help with the perception/reputation of Mizzou Athletics among black athletes and their parents. A guy like Cuonzo would also create buzz about Mizzou in the St. Louis area, given his roots there.
People wanted Cuonzo back in 2011 (when he was the HC at SMS) but Tennessee's AD snatched him up while ours was busy getting Matt Painter a raise. I think Cuonzo would be an outstanding fit right now... not as good as Howland would have been in 2014, but on the plus side Cuonzo is younger than Howland and has ties to Missouri (from the STL area, and coached @ SMS).