Tyshawn Archie? Are we going to get him in for a visit?

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Sources: Kevin Wilson bringing highly regarded Ohio State staffer to run Tulsa defense​

Matt Guerrieri had a long run at Duke, reunited in 2022 at Ohio State with Jim Knowles

Back as a head coach for the first time in six years, Kevin Wilson is working to assemble a strong first staff at Tulsa, and he's got his defensive coordinator in a key move.

Multiple sources tell FootballScoop that Matt Guerrieri has agreed to become Wilson's first defensive coordinator for the Golden Hurricane.

It's a quick return to play-calling duties for Guerrieri, who spent the 2022 season as a senior defensive analyst for Jim Knowles's Ohio State defense after Guerrieri's final four years at Duke saw him as the Blue Devils' co-defensive coordinator.

An Ohio native who starred in college at Football Championship Subdivision program Davidson, Guerrieri turned in elite work at Duke, where he was an AFCA Assistant Coach of the Year finalist for his work with the Blue Devils' defense in 2020.

Wilson and Guerrieri were colleagues the past year at Ohio State, and sources told FootballScoop that Guerrieri had made an immediate impression on Wilson -- and the entire Buckeyes' staff.

Tulsa parted with Philip Montgomery following a 5-7 2022 season. Wilson previously served as head coach six seasons at Indiana University, where Wilson gradually carved a competitive program that made back-to-back
postseason appearances in Wilson's final two seasons at the helm.

Wilson is set to be greeted with a daunting non-conference schedule in 2023; the Golden Hurricane open with FCS-program Arkansas-Pine Bluff but have scheduled road games at Oklahoma, Washington and Northern Illinois all within the season's first month.

Playing well so far. Up 1-0 on Qatar which should get them through to knockout stage. Qatari GK just made an absolutely brilliant save on a PK which was struck and placed well and then stopped a 1 v 1 a few moments later.

I'm thinking we need to be paying more attention to this group of kids. There are some really special players

I have no idea if these people know what they're talking about but I hope so.

https://bustingbrackets.com/2023/04...ly-winners-2023-transfer-portal-offseason/15/

15. Tulsa Golden Hurricanes​

There are a number of non-power conference programs that I could’ve included but one that really stood out is the work that head coach Erik Konkol has done so far at Tulsa. After winning just five games this past season, the roster has added a ton of talent, including four D-I transfers.

Cobe Williams reunites with Konkol after leaving Louisiana Tech, coming off a senior year of leading the team with 18.9 ppg and 4.1 apg. The 5’11 guard had 8+ points in every game and went for 20+ points in 11 of 23 games total. He’ll be paired in the backcourt with Keaston Willis, a four-year double-digit scorer also from La Tech, averaging 12.4 ppg last season on 38% shooting from deep.

The Hurricanes also are taking a couple of flyers on some power conference transfers. Chauncey Gipson is a 6’5 guard transfer from Clemson after redshirting, while also adding former top-100 prospect Isaiah Barnes, who played two seasons of limited minutes at Michigan.

If either one of them breaks out, that’s a lot of talent at Tulsa as they look to rebound as a program. With Houston and others gone, the path to moving up the AAC ladder is easier. It’ll depend on how the former La Tech guards do at the next level.

If these schools start offering up NILs, can they start making kids sign some kind of multi-year contracts? Hunter Dickerson just straight up said I will get more cash at Kansas than Michigan.

Director of Development for TU Athletics, Kyle Zerr, discusses the Golden Hurricane Champions Fund's upcoming deadline and how to get involved in the latest edition of the Eye of the Hurricane Podcast:

https://t.co/dEUnxaVzWe

Judy Woodruff reports positively about Tulsa dealing with Greenwood. Another reason Stitt is defunding PBS in OK?

Who is the new defensive coordinator anybody know get

Who will be coach Wilson’s and co’s first commit of the 24 year?

6-foot twins Kennedi and Brooklyn Alexander of Houston (TX) King both committed to Tulsa recently. Kennedi had offers from LA Tech, Rice and SMU. Brooklyn had offers from LA Tech and Lamar.

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In my opinion, the heavens have opened with the additional our new BIG MAN, Jared Garcia, and we can finally get our beloved basketball programs back on track. This is a silly question with so many factors unknown, but I wanted to be the first to pose this question to the board.

Let's assume for the sake of argument the following... Kiree Huie and or a few other solid players sign with Tulsa, during the season there are no major injuries (knock on wood), and there isn't another global virus that eliminates our season. Sounds good. Break!

How many wins will we have this coming season?

On the latest Eye of the Hurricane Podcast, Head Basketball Coach Eric Konkol gives us more insight on his new players and talks about his second year of summer camps:

https://t.co/TTLQ7PXxxo

On the latest Eye of the Hurricane Podcast, Head Coach Eric Konkol has further insight on his new players, and summer camps this year:

https://t.co/TTLQ7PXxxo

Not sure what to make of this. Sour grapes or does he have a case????

GO TU!!!

On Tuesday, May 9, 2023, the American Athletic Conference released an open letter by AAC commissioner Mike Aresco, addressing the Power 5 and Group of 5 branding. Here is the letter, in its entirety.

On Tuesday, May 9, 2023, the American Athletic Conference released an open letter by AAC commissioner Mike Aresco, addressing the Power 5 and Group of 5 branding. Here is the letter, in its entirety.

I know this is BB... but when you are leading a NCAA regional after day 1 you get to post anywhere you want...

TU W Golf Regional Day 1

#1 player (Lilly Thomas) shot 73 and we didn't use it... !!

Tulsa men's basketball coaches have been extremely busy this off-season rebuilding the Golden Hurricane roster. TU still has three open scholarships available, and their most recent recruiting targets have come from the junior college ranks.

Man, I didn’t see this coming. Lol

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I haven't confirmed this, but I believe this kid is a preferred walk-on. Salem, Ohio QB Jackson Johnson.

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6-9 big man Kiree Huie of Odessa College is on campus today and tomorrow. He was previously committed to Montana State. Also had offers from Florida International, UTRGV, Manhattan and Jacksonville. Rim protector with 54 blocks last season. Averaged 10.6 points and 6 rebounds in 20 minutes per game. 38th in NJCAA for FG percentage at 60.8. 36th in NJCAA for blocks.

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Good recap from Schwab.