Last year, I was all in on Craig Smith. Seemed like a done deal, then covid.
This year ... the more I look at it, the more I think I'm liking Niko Medved better.
Grew up in Roseville. Went to the U. Was an assistant for Monson's last year, then was an assistant for Tim Miles at CO State for several years (along with Smith).
Minnesota would be his dream job. I'm certain he would (try to) bring Thorson with him. Not sure how people feel about that, but obviously he had great success at DLS for many years, for whatever that is worth.
Guessing that Roddy would come up with him.
They've split with their three toughest conf matchups this year (@San Diego St, @Utah St, vs Boise St), and just have the upcoming series @Nevada as a tough matchup left before the tourny. Won the rest of their conf games, sitting tied for 2nd with Utah St at 11-3.