[ArJay]

Lot of big names turning down Harlan according to rumors?

It's been super quiet, I've heard they pay pretty good and are actively looking but can't find anyone...

So the scuttlebutt is that Anthony Nolan is front runner for the coaching position.  THIS IS NOT SUBSTANTIATED!!!

Jones did an ok job, but had missed the regional tournament twice in the last four seasons.  I think he has lost to Harlan Ind 4 out of 5.  You have to consider HC is a 5A school playing in a district with a 3A and two single A schools.  He had underachieved really in all but 1 or 2 seasons.

Yes, I’m aware of that.  But, I’ve been around this program since the school opened and a lot of people have been ready to move on from him.  Style of play, personality, off court issues, and believe it or not, many felt he has been an underachiever.

Lots of strange stuff in this thread
1. I don't believe anyone has been offered the job yet.
2. There are quite a few applicants/candidates - don't think there is a problem finding someone.
3. Coach Nolan, from what I heard, did not apply for the job.
4. HCHS has been a 4A school for several years and there has been declining enrollment in the county for most of the past 50 years. I don't think school size is any factor at all between Bell and HC as we've seen in football.
5. You don't win 70 percent of your games and qualify as an underachiever, especially with a regional championship, a regional runner-up finish and a regional final four finish with five district titles in eight years and no seasons with less than 18 wins.
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Great post.  The only thing I don’t know about as the different in enrollment between Bell and Harlan County.  Last I heard Bell was in the 600s.  That’s been a couple years ago.  What is Harlan County’s enrollment?
Like I said, Jones’ job performance on the court shouldn’t be overly criticized.