Report: Michigan Hires Hoops Assistant DeAndre Haynes
The Michigan Insider's Josh Henschke got the scoop last night on Michigan's assistant coaching search: John Beilein has reportedly hired Illinois State assistant DeAndre Haynes for one of the two open spots. Haynes hasn't actually coached for ISU; he was hired there in May, and Beilein obviously coveted him if he was willing to put another program into such a tough spot.
When Billy Donlon departed, multiple hoops insiders mentioned that Beilein would try to fill the two open spots with an experienced coach and a younger up-and-comer. Haynes fits the latter bill with the added benefit of being a local guy. A standout point guard at Detroit Southwestern, he went on to be a four-year starter for Kent State and won MAC player of the year as a senior. He left KSU as their all-time leader in assists and steals before spending six season playing pro ball overseas.
After his playing career, Haynes returned to Kent State as an assistant in 2012, spending four seasons in that role before taking the same position on Toledo's bench last season when the Rockets offered a contract he couldn't turn down after he'd previously passed on opportunities to leave his alma mater. He's coached under a couple successful mid-major coaches in Tod Kowalczyk and Rob Senderoff.
ISU planned to have Haynes focus on coaching their guards, and he could have a similar role at Michigan. The other assistant coach spot remains open. Director of Player Personnel Chris Hunter will presumably continue to serve as an interim assistant with permission to recruit until that spot is filled.
Haynes may not be a big name, but he's about the same age as LaVall Jordan and Bacari Alexander were when Beilein hired that pair. That worked out alright.
I love John Beilein. But I think it's time we retired the "Beilein wouldn't do this unless he had to" meme. He's shown that he's willing to put other coaches and other programs and even his own players in tough spots. Sadly, that is the bare minimum needed to succeed in today's college hoops. But it also disqualifies you from the automatic "he's a nice guy" disclaimer.
He lost two guys late in coaching cycle. Coaches have to be poached from somewhere, unless you are OSU and have Urbs drop into your lap. Unless you'd expect him to coach without assistants, this is pretty normal. Doesn't make him good or bad. Just makes him a Division 1 coach.
Hiring an assistant from another school, even if he was just hired, is normal. Hell, he did it with Bacari.
Not sure where you are going with your comment.
well he is a youngster from Detroit. went to Southwestern. those are nice qualities.
no idea if he can coach or not.
No idea if he is a good coach or not either. But this kis could play, for real. I know that doesn't necessarily translate into a good coach, but I'm kinda excited about it.
That's all well and good but what is Mr. Haynes' position on building a giant hotel-condo-retail complex on the Library Lot?
lulz
well done.
...I'm just going to assume it's a good decision. And given that, hooray!
All good staff gains in July are good gains.
We will like it early, then start to bitch about the hire and coaching staff in January, then in late February and early March, we will be lauding the hire and telling everyone how we knew it was good all along. Or something like that.
What are his political views?
I hope he can help recruit Detroit.
Not sure if serious, but assistants have to come from somewhere.
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