Linder - Official

[POKE FAN]

I didn't see this mentioned elsewhere, but it looks like Linder hired Jimmy Edel from UNC as Strength Director to complete the staff:

https://twitter.com/wyotoday/status/1246047446104518657?s=20

Link: https://wrrnetwork.com/2020/04/03/uw-coaching-staff-complete/

Edel twitter: https://twitter.com/JimmyEdel

Edel UNC Bio: https://uncbears.com/sports/womens-volleyball/roster/coaches/jimmy-edel/544

 

[POKE FAN]

One more recruiting promo video:

https://twitter.com/wyo_mbb/status/1247957381150986242?s=20

 

[POKE FAN]

https://twitter.com/CoachSundance/status/1248042111427108865?s=20

 

[Wyo2dal]

I haven't been keeping up as much with the new hire and certainly don't know as much about Linder as some of you but I was shocked to see him rated so highly of the coach ranking.

https://www.three-man-weave.com/3mw/coach-rank-2020

Came in at #40 can't say I saw that type of ranking for a new coach.

 

[POKE FAN]

I haven't been keeping up as much with the new hire and certainly don't know as much about Linder as some of you but I was shocked to see him rated so highly of the coach ranking.

https://www.three-man-weave.com/3mw/coach-rank-2020

Came in at #40 can't say I saw that type of ranking for a new coach.

(KenPom data)

Mountain West rankings:

24. Leon Rice, Boise State
26. Craig Smith, Utah State
40. Jeff Linder, Wyoming
46. Brian Dutcher, San Diego State
49. T.J. Otzelberger, UNLV
56. Steve Alford, Nevada
125. Justin Hutson, Fresno State
131. Joe Scott, Air Force
173. Niko Medved, Colorado State
206. Paul Weir, New Mexico
333. Jean Prioleau, San Jose State

 

[rich22]

"There is a dream job for everyone and for me being at the University of Wyoming with a coach like Jeff Linder is mine," Wicks said. "Coach Linder is regarded to be one of the smartest coaches in college basketball and his vision as a coach has made himself and his teams very successful everywhere he has been. I'm honored to be a part of his staff here in my home state."

https://twitter.com/WyoNationDotCom/status/1242830908899512321?s=20

Link: https://gowyo.com/news/2020/3/24/mens-basketball-linder-announces-addition-of-wyoming-native-sundance-wicks-to-coaching-staff.aspx

I love this hire! Sundance has a ton of energy all of the time.

I still remember watching Sundance vs Marcus Bailey in the Wyoming High school State Semi finals in the event Center. Probably the best high school game that I have ever watched in Wyoming. I was a freshman in high school though so some nostalgic feelings might cloud my memory. haha. Bailey hit a game tying 3 at the end but his coach had called timeout when he took the shot because it was a really deep 3. Sundance's camels ended up winning. Crazy that it was that long ago! I always thought that both of those guys deserved a scholarship to Wyo. Wicks was along the same mold as a Donta Richardson type of guard IMO.

I have followed Sundance's career from afar ever since. His little brother is a coach as well, I think.

 

[POKE FAN]

Coach Linder acknowledging his assistant coaches today:

https://twitter.com/jefflinder/status/1258444780188708870?s=20
https://twitter.com/jefflinder/status/1258067511335157767?s=20

Coach Sunny Article: https://www.wyosports.net/university_of_wyoming/mens_basketball/after-heartache-and-homelessness-wyoming-native-wicks-is-home/article_23316527-23d6-57ed-8678-184afef21669.html