SpotterEDU CEO and former DI associate head coach Rick Carter is joined by Iowa Hawkeyes head coach Fran McCaffery. Fran details how he is leading his program through the unchartered waters of COVID-19 (1:20). What it's like to raise a family of hoopers and the changing dynamics of being both a father and coach (9:23). How his philosophy of coaching with what you have has led to his early adoption of positionless basketball (22:45).
We then hop on the recruiting trail and Fran gives us insights into what kind of players he looks for in recruiting and how social media has accelerated the process (46:34). Coach talks about how playing in Philly's famed Sonny Hill League shaped his coaching philosophy and also earned him the nickname White Magic (59:08).
Finally, coach discusses the future of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Center of the Year Award winner Luka Garza, and how the Hawkeyes have positioned themselves for a potential Final Four run in 2020-2021 (1:09:10).
*Producer Note: Since the publication of this podcast, Luka Garza declared for the NBA Draft while still maintaining his eligibility and keeping the door open for a return to the Hawkeyes.
