2025 Coaching Carousel

[MU82]

Maybe UNC has been in contact with Phil Jackson's people.

[Its DJOver]

FSU's Hamilton stepping down at the end of the season. ACC's looking a lot different than it did 5 years ago.

[wadesworld]

FSU's Hamilton stepping down at the end of the season. ACC's looking a lot different than it did 5 years ago.

He had lost his fastball.

Mizzou better pony up to keep Gates around, or hope he likes Columbia a lot more than Tallahassee.

[The Sultan]

FSU's Hamilton stepping down at the end of the season. ACC's looking a lot different than it did 5 years ago.

The only ACC coach who was hired prior to 2017 is Brad Brownell at Clemson.

[Uncle Rico]

He had lost his fastball.

Mizzou better pony up to keep Gates around, or hope he likes Columbia a lot more than Tallahassee.

Hope Shaka takes this gig

[tower912]

The only ACC coach who was hired prior to 2017 is Brad Brownell at Clemson.

The only Big East coach hired prior to 2017 is McDermott.

[brewcity77]

He had lost his fastball.

Mizzou better pony up to keep Gates around, or hope he likes Columbia a lot more than Tallahassee.

I'll be very interested in this. I can see Ham wanting Gates to follow him, but with the ACC's contract situation up in the air and the league as a whole declining, would it be better to be an upper half ACC team or a middle-of-the-road SEC team? Honestly not sure the answer to this.

[Billy Hoyle]

I'll be very interested in this. I can see Ham wanting Gates to follow him, but with the ACC's contract situation up in the air and the league as a whole declining, would it be better to be an upper half ACC team or a middle-of-the-road SEC team? Honestly not sure the answer to this.

I wonder if FSU will hire Turnkey and Gates' wife to conduct the "search."

ESPN is reportedly working on a new contract that will pay based upon viewership which is what FSU and Clemson want, which will stabilize the conference for a few more years

[WhiteTrash]

ESPN is reportedly working on a new contract that will pay based upon viewership which is what FSU and Clemson want, which will stabilize the conference for a few more years

Hearing the same thing. They think they can shift enough revenue to the unhappy schools to just make it worth while to stick it out as opposed to spending money to get out. Not a long term fix as you allude to and likely to hurt BC, Cuse, Pitt, Wake, etc.

[Its DJOver]

https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/43722918/indiana-mens-college-basketball-coaching-candidates-mike-woodson-brad-stevens-bruce-pearl

Shaka listed in the "likely unattainable but worth making a call" list for the I4 opening. Both Buzz and McDermott listed in the "realistic" tier, but personally feel like they would both say no pretty quick too, unless they flirt to get a pay bump, which both have done in the past.

[Billy Hoyle]

https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/43722918/indiana-mens-college-basketball-coaching-candidates-mike-woodson-brad-stevens-bruce-pearl

Shaka listed in the "likely unattainable but worth making a call" list for the I4 opening. Both Buzz and McDermott listed in the "realistic" tier, but personally feel like they would both say no pretty quick too, unless they flirt to get a pay bump, which both have done in the past.

Indiana has booster money but the department is also running a deficit.

One of the Drew brothers seems like the most likely candidate, Brad Brownell at Clemson is someone ESPN didn't mention as a possible candidate, as well as Porter Moser. I could see them making a major push for Chris Beard due to the RMK ties, even if it's not connected to IU. I'm not sure there's another program that lives more in the past than IU. TJO is an intriguing possibility.

[cheebs09]

https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/43722918/indiana-mens-college-basketball-coaching-candidates-mike-woodson-brad-stevens-bruce-pearl

Shaka listed in the "likely unattainable but worth making a call" list for the I4 opening. Both Buzz and McDermott listed in the "realistic" tier, but personally feel like they would both say no pretty quick too, unless they flirt to get a pay bump, which both have done in the past.

I have a tough time seeing Buzz in the Big 10. SEC seems to be a good fit for him. Especially now having some success.

[GoldenWarrior11]

Is it crazy to see how drastic the ACC has evolved in just a matter of seasons.

Gone are Roy Williams, Mike Krzyzewski, Rick Pitino, Jim Boeheim, Tony Bennett, Jim Larranaga and Leonard Williams.  Those are each HOF coaches and each was there over ten years at their respective schools.

Only Keatts and Davis are current head coaches that have reached a Final Four, but both are/have been on downward trajectories since those seasons.  I struggle to see the ACC ever returning to that high level of a league with coach recognition ever again. 

[Billy Hoyle]

I have a tough time seeing Buzz in the Big 10. SEC seems to be a good fit for him. Especially now having some success.

Like his days at MU Buzz probably has his agent leaking stories to the press claiming he's a candidate for another job to get a raise and contract extension.

[wadesworld]

Like his days at MU Buzz probably has his agent leaking stories to the press claiming he's a candidate for another job to get a raise and contract extension.

Similar to most high major coaches in football and basketball.

[tower912]

Is it crazy to see how drastic the ACC has evolved in just a matter of seasons.

Gone are Roy Williams, Mike Krzyzewski, Rick Pitino, Jim Boeheim, Tony Bennett, Jim Larranaga and Leonard Williams.  Those are each HOF coaches and each was there over ten years at their respective schools.

Only Keatts and Davis are current head coaches that have reached a Final Four, but both are/have been on downward trajectories since those seasons.  I struggle to see the ACC ever returning to that high level of a league with coach recognition ever again. 

How many Big 10 coaches have been to a final 4?

[Billy Hoyle]

How many Big 10 coaches have been to a final 4?

Izzo
Painter
May (at FAU)
Altman (as a member of the Pac-12)

We can also look at the BE:
Hurley
Shaka (at VCU)
Slick Rick (at previous schools)
Matta (at Ohio State)

[tower912]

You are correct.  I was being rhetorical.

[The Sultan]

Indiana has booster money but the department is also running a deficit.

One of the Drew brothers seems like the most likely candidate, Brad Brownell at Clemson is someone ESPN didn't mention as a possible candidate, as well as Porter Moser. I could see them making a major push for Chris Beard due to the RMK ties, even if it's not connected to IU. I'm not sure there's another program that lives more in the past than IU. TJO is an intriguing possibility.

Brad Brownell? He's done a very good job of having a decent enough season to make sure he survives at a place that doesn't care all that much about basketball. I think he would be overwhelmed at IU.

[wadesworld]

Brad Brownell? He's done a very good job of having a decent enough season to make sure he survives at a place that doesn't care all that much about basketball. I think he would be overwhelmed at IU.

Same with Porter Moser.

[Uncle Rico]

Brad Brownell? He's done a very good job of having a decent enough season to make sure he survives at a place that doesn't care all that much about basketball. I think he would be overwhelmed at IU.

I've been told it's Brian Wardle's job.  They're dumping Woodson early to avoid a bidding war

[Billy Hoyle]

Brad Brownell? He's done a very good job of having a decent enough season to make sure he survives at a place that doesn't care all that much about basketball. I think he would be overwhelmed at IU.

His name was brought up last year when IU fans were hoping for an opening and once again today as he's an Indiana native. He would be more likely to get the job than half of the names listed in this article (Shaka, Stevens, Pearl, Oats, et al).

https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2025/02/07/indiana-basketball-coaching-candidates-who-will-iu-hire-to-replace-mike-woodson/77731461007/

[The Sultan]

His name was brought up last year when IU fans were hoping for an opening and once again today as he's an Indiana native. He would be more likely to get the job than half of the names listed in this article (Shaka, Stevens, Pearl, Oats, et al).

https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2025/02/07/indiana-basketball-coaching-candidates-who-will-iu-hire-to-replace-mike-woodson/77731461007/

Of course he's more likely to get the job. Those people would say "no." Brad would probably say "yes." But he should never be offered the job. So what if he is from Indiana - that's the continued provincial thinking that gets them hiring people like Mike Woodson.

He has by and large been mediocre at a place that doesn't care about basketball. Every so often does well enough to earn a contract extension.

If that's the best they can do, they're in trouble.

[The Equalizer]

Of course he's more likely to get the job. Those people would say "no." Brad would probably say "yes." But he should never be offered the job. So what if he is from Indiana - that's the continued provincial thinking that gets them hiring people like Mike Woodson.

He has by and large been mediocre at a place that doesn't care about basketball. Every so often does well enough to earn a contract extension.

If that's the best they can do, they're in trouble.

On the other hand, he's had just 1 losing record in 14 years at a place that doesn't care about basketball.

The big unknown is whether he's the next Oliver Purnell or the next Rick Barnes?

[Pakuni]

He had lost his fastball.

Mizzou better pony up to keep Gates around, or hope he likes Columbia a lot more than Tallahassee.

FSU sent all its NIL money to football.

Izzo
Painter
May (at FAU)
Altman (as a member of the Pac-12)

We can also look at the BE:
Hurley
Shaka (at VCU)
Slick Rick (at previous schools)
Matta (at Ohio State)

Mick Cronin slander.