STANFORD, Apr. 15 - The best possible situation for Stanford Men’s basketball would be to get Chris Lowery as the head coach. He is exactly what the Cardinal need although getting him away from Southern Illinois University may prove to be a difficult task. For now, let’s forget about the negatives and look at what Lowery would bring to the program. Here are the top 5 reasons Stanford needs him:

1. He used to be a point guard - Stanford’s greatest weakness this past year was guard play. The backcourt was anxious, apprehensive and only looked composed when a big man had the ball. Lowery will instill confidence and get the guards playing to their full potential. Anthony Goods and Mitch Johnson have the potential to be one of the most prolific backcourt tandems in the country next year if they have the proper guidance.
2. He’s young - Stanford needs energy and not the kind that gets the coach kicked out of the game. Lowery brings enthusiasm and vigor to every game. The Cardinal need a sideline with energy and the occasional smile never hurts.
3. He gets to the Big Dance and wins - Stanford has a history of great regular seasons and then folding in March. They constantly under-perform when it’s one and done.
4. His teams attack - Enough of the calculating, reserved play. The game of basketball is not played on a chessboard. College basketball is a fast paced, up-and-down game won by high-octane teams. The PAC-10’s grind it out style got embarrassed by fast teams this past March and this trend will continue.
5. He has had no experience with the Stanford team - He is totally new to the program. Lowery will bring in his own system and not be concerned with what the Cardinal have done in previous years. He is a fresh face to the PAC-10 and that unknown will make scouting a difficult for opponents.

Well, if Stanford can’t get Chris Lowery maybe they can convince Jim Harbaugh to coach the basketball team as well. After all, inspiration and energy take teams much further than tactics. Who will be the next coach? Tune in and find out!   

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