He has a great opportunity in Texas. He would live in Texas if he had his choice in life and moving around in basketball were not required; he loves it there. And he believes he has a great chance at TCU, if they turn things around, to become a head coach sooner than later. He is also 38 years old, no 28. These things matter.
As it relates to Barnes, I have been told from very, very solid sources that his recruitment has been a total staff/team effort. Without question.
ISU still feels very good about their recruitment of Barnes, and where they stand with him.
Based on the conversations I have had today with some folks that have more knowledge of the situation than anyone else, we have a coach taking an opportunity that was too good to pass up, and an entire staff effort when it comes to recruiting Barnes
