Nice strawman. What we actually want is a coach that has won somewhere, anywhere. We want someone that isn't going to have to learn on the job in a major conference. What we want is someone that if they aren't a high end guy winning at a major school right now, someone that has shown an ability to get the most out of his talent at lower levels, that can put a compelling product on the floor. In other words, what L gave us for most of his tenure, outside of some down periods.
Nah, let's just hope and pray that this inexperienced guy, who has coached at places where resources and recruiting help flows like wine can make do at a place where the resources are competitive, but hardly overwhelming. Oh, and did I mention that he's going to be expected to have the wherewithal to be a fundraiser and advocate for his program as well?
There's no way a better qualified coach wouldn't be interested in this job, it's becoming more and more obvious that Miami didn't even truly try to do a real search. Think about it, why even make this hire NOW? It's February, FEBRUARY. You know full well this roster will likely be mediocre at best next year, might as well get the best coach you can, and there's no way you can do that by hiring someone in February, unless you had a super secret arrangement with a Chris Jans type. Lucas isn't even going to be on campus until after Duke's NCAA Tournament run, so you are hiring a guy early, with no early benefit.