DeacWatcher
Ricky Peral
This was mentioned over on the coaching search thread, so not to muck that up I figured I'd resume it here. Its been mentioned many times before but consider this an update. These are in no particular order, but will try to rank them as close to the top as possible in the current landscape.
1) Kentucky- Coach Cal always is within an inch of getting you in trouble but is always going to usually take you to the sweet 16 or beyond. If something happens or he leaves, they are the one school that cannot be outbid (SEC football $$$ in play here) and can probably have there pick of the bunch. Of course their tradition does not hurt either.
2) UNC- Awesome tradition that recruits itself. Will probably have to go outside the family after Roy hangs it up. No worries though as they too can get who they want.
3) Duke- Same as above except they'll try to stay in the family although they're assistants (until just recently) have not performed very well. However they will be fine in the future even if Wojo were to be the man.
4) Indiana- Great tradition but are in a drought. Crean may not be the man and may only have another year to prove it. Might Brad Stevens get a call?
5) Kansas- Its Bill Self's job as long as he wants it. When he decides to hang it up, they will do what the above do.
6) UCLA- Still a great job and will always get first pick of the west coast talent. They too are in a title drought, but Alford may be the man as he has been successful wherever he's been. I would imagine he & Miller will have epic battles in the future.
7) Arizona- Great tradition started by Lute Olson. Awesome facilities and great place to go to school. Miller has quickly built the Cats back up after a couple of trying years. Personally I can't see him going anywhere as Pac 12 money can probably fend off anyone.
8) Michigan St.- Izzo is much like Dean Smith (without the excess of talent) in that they are always in the hunt and always battle tested come tourney time. He like Dean should have more titles than he actually does. He shows no signs of being ready to go as right now they are kings of the BIG. IU has the tradition, but State has been the power they last 10-20 years.
9) Florida- Its hard to ignore the success in Gainesville where they still do not sell out every game. Donovan has built this from scratch and is in the hunt again big time this year. IMHO, the only place that could lure him away would be the Holes. Doubt KY and all the $$$ in the world could lure him away as FL has the SEC football dough as well and he has already turned down the NBA a number of times (left for less than 24 hrs once, but changed mind and came back).
10) UConn- They are here because of what Calhoun built. He was no choir boy, but its hard to ignore the success over his tenure. Ollie appears to have them on the way back but things will always be a little shaky in the new Big East.
Others include Louisville, Syracuse, Michigan, Wisconsin, etc.
1) Kentucky- Coach Cal always is within an inch of getting you in trouble but is always going to usually take you to the sweet 16 or beyond. If something happens or he leaves, they are the one school that cannot be outbid (SEC football $$$ in play here) and can probably have there pick of the bunch. Of course their tradition does not hurt either.
2) UNC- Awesome tradition that recruits itself. Will probably have to go outside the family after Roy hangs it up. No worries though as they too can get who they want.
3) Duke- Same as above except they'll try to stay in the family although they're assistants (until just recently) have not performed very well. However they will be fine in the future even if Wojo were to be the man.
4) Indiana- Great tradition but are in a drought. Crean may not be the man and may only have another year to prove it. Might Brad Stevens get a call?
5) Kansas- Its Bill Self's job as long as he wants it. When he decides to hang it up, they will do what the above do.
6) UCLA- Still a great job and will always get first pick of the west coast talent. They too are in a title drought, but Alford may be the man as he has been successful wherever he's been. I would imagine he & Miller will have epic battles in the future.
7) Arizona- Great tradition started by Lute Olson. Awesome facilities and great place to go to school. Miller has quickly built the Cats back up after a couple of trying years. Personally I can't see him going anywhere as Pac 12 money can probably fend off anyone.
8) Michigan St.- Izzo is much like Dean Smith (without the excess of talent) in that they are always in the hunt and always battle tested come tourney time. He like Dean should have more titles than he actually does. He shows no signs of being ready to go as right now they are kings of the BIG. IU has the tradition, but State has been the power they last 10-20 years.
9) Florida- Its hard to ignore the success in Gainesville where they still do not sell out every game. Donovan has built this from scratch and is in the hunt again big time this year. IMHO, the only place that could lure him away would be the Holes. Doubt KY and all the $$$ in the world could lure him away as FL has the SEC football dough as well and he has already turned down the NBA a number of times (left for less than 24 hrs once, but changed mind and came back).
10) UConn- They are here because of what Calhoun built. He was no choir boy, but its hard to ignore the success over his tenure. Ollie appears to have them on the way back but things will always be a little shaky in the new Big East.
Others include Louisville, Syracuse, Michigan, Wisconsin, etc.
