2026 Coaching Carousel

[MuMark]

Self is not retiring........" nenewed clarity and ongoing support" .........

https://x.com/thefieldof68/status/2039470223804563823?s=61

[rocky_warrior]

I think it is pretty far down on the lists of priorities for most people.

I think a few years ago it was somewhat relevant.  Now I think Fat Wallet on Campus is more enticing (and more legal).

[WhiteTrash]

Self is not retiring........" nenewed clarity and ongoing support" .........

https://x.com/thefieldof68/status/2039470223804563823?s=61

I predict he steps down midway through next season.

[Viper]

I mean its a better job than Arizona, but I think it might be a better job than UNC as well. And you can't just say "BIG aside." The money that Big Ten schools get makes it easier to be more competitive. There is a reason the conference has won three straight football titles (with three different schools), and has half the Final Four and half the Frozen Four. Money matters.

Outside of tradition, what exactly does UNC have that Michigan doesn't? And it's not as though Michigan is without basketball tradition either.

My Duke grad boss said he's worried if UNC gets this hire 'right', the tide shifts significantly. Certainly NIL diminishes any programs past success (players forgoing pedigree for dollars). However, Davis recruited title talent, just didn't coach it up. Does anyone compares ACC football to the BIG or SEC?  Hockey? On the college level still rather regional, somewhat niche. The BIG definitely has the tv $ at this point...stronger conference overall...absolutely. I read that a new arena is a distinct possibility in Chapel Hill, with an infusion of $ in facilities. Hence, facilities are a non issue. If May leaves Michigan for UNC after the F4, I won't be surprised. A couple UM alums I know worry that call will be made. Maybe I'm an outlier, but I don't see a current college basketball HC job more prestigious than the UNC job...akin to Notre Dame football, imo (and I really dislike ND football!)

[brewcity77]

My Duke grad boss said he's worried if UNC gets this hire 'right', the tide shifts significantly. Certainly NIL diminishes any programs past success (players forgoing pedigree for dollars). However, Davis recruited title talent, just didn't coach it up. Does anyone compares ACC football to the BIG or SEC?  Hockey? On the college level still rather regional, somewhat niche. The BIG definitely has the tv $ at this point...stronger conference overall...absolutely. I read that a new arena is a distinct possibility in Chapel Hill, with an infusion of $ in facilities. Hence, facilities are a non issue. If May leaves Michigan for UNC after the F4, I won't be surprised. A couple UM alums I know worry that call will be made. Maybe I'm an outlier, but I don't see a current college basketball HC job more prestigious than the UNC job...akin to Notre Dame football, imo (and I really dislike ND football!)

I think Kansas is the one I might put above it, just because they pretty much never get coaching hires wrong. They've hired three coaches in the last 43 years and all of them are in the Hall of Fame.

[Uncle Rico]

My Duke grad boss said he's worried if UNC gets this hire 'right', the tide shifts significantly. Certainly NIL diminishes any programs past success (players forgoing pedigree for dollars). However, Davis recruited title talent, just didn't coach it up. Does anyone compares ACC football to the BIG or SEC?  Hockey? On the college level still rather regional, somewhat niche. The BIG definitely has the tv $ at this point...stronger conference overall...absolutely. I read that a new arena is a distinct possibility in Chapel Hill, with an infusion of $ in facilities. Hence, facilities are a non issue. If May leaves Michigan for UNC after the F4, I won't be surprised. A couple UM alums I know worry that call will be made. Maybe I'm an outlier, but I don't see a current college basketball HC job more prestigious than the UNC job...akin to Notre Dame football, imo (and I really dislike ND football!)

Why would the tide change significantly?  Duke won a ton when UNC was fully operational and Davis had success against Duke.  Your Duke grad boss is a moron.

[avid1010]

My Duke grad boss said he's worried if UNC gets this hire 'right', the tide shifts significantly. Certainly NIL diminishes any programs past success (players forgoing pedigree for dollars). However, Davis recruited title talent, just didn't coach it up. Does anyone compares ACC football to the BIG or SEC?  Hockey? On the college level still rather regional, somewhat niche. The BIG definitely has the tv $ at this point...stronger conference overall...absolutely. I read that a new arena is a distinct possibility in Chapel Hill, with an infusion of $ in facilities. Hence, facilities are a non issue. If May leaves Michigan for UNC after the F4, I won't be surprised. A couple UM alums I know worry that call will be made. Maybe I'm an outlier, but I don't see a current college basketball HC job more prestigious than the UNC job...akin to Notre Dame football, imo (and I really dislike ND football!)

You deserve to have a Duke grad for a boss.

[CTWarrior]

There are lots of people who would argue that UConn isn't a "blueblood," even though they've won 5 titles since 1999, but that UCLA and Indiana are because of what they were under Wooden and Knight.

Anyhoo, I'll just stick with my belief that, money being equal, there is absolutely no reason for May or Lloyd to leave Michigan or Arizona for UNC or any other alleged blueblood.

It's 6 since 1999 (if you include 1999).  99, 04, 11, 14, 22 and 23.  Tied with UNC for third most.  Only schools with more are UCLA (11-1995 was last one) and Kentucky (8-2012).  That's blue-bloody to me.

[The Sultan]

My Duke grad boss said he's worried if UNC gets this hire 'right', the tide shifts significantly. Certainly NIL diminishes any programs past success (players forgoing pedigree for dollars). However, Davis recruited title talent, just didn't coach it up. Does anyone compares ACC football to the BIG or SEC?  Hockey? On the college level still rather regional, somewhat niche. The BIG definitely has the tv $ at this point...stronger conference overall...absolutely. I read that a new arena is a distinct possibility in Chapel Hill, with an infusion of $ in facilities. Hence, facilities are a non issue. If May leaves Michigan for UNC after the F4, I won't be surprised. A couple UM alums I know worry that call will be made. Maybe I'm an outlier, but I don't see a current college basketball HC job more prestigious than the UNC job...akin to Notre Dame football, imo (and I really dislike ND football!)

And plenty of people have turned Notre Dame down in the past too. Again, tradition isn't everything and is increasingly less important.

[Billy Hoyle]

My Duke grad boss said he's worried if UNC gets this hire 'right', the tide shifts significantly. Certainly NIL diminishes any programs past success (players forgoing pedigree for dollars). However, Davis recruited title talent, just didn't coach it up. Does anyone compares ACC football to the BIG or SEC?  Hockey? On the college level still rather regional, somewhat niche. The BIG definitely has the tv $ at this point...stronger conference overall...absolutely. I read that a new arena is a distinct possibility in Chapel Hill, with an infusion of $ in facilities. Hence, facilities are a non issue. If May leaves Michigan for UNC after the F4, I won't be surprised. A couple UM alums I know worry that call will be made. Maybe I'm an outlier, but I don't see a current college basketball HC job more prestigious than the UNC job...akin to Notre Dame football, imo (and I really dislike ND football!)

Duke grad boss, knowing multiple Michigan alums. You drink a lot, don't you?

The arena issue in Chapel Hill is a controversial one. Three options - renovate the Dean Dome, on-campus arena, or quasi-off-campus arena.

https://www.axios.com/local/raleigh/2026/03/04/unc-smith-center-arena-decision-carolina-north-odum-village-renovation

[Viper]

It's 6 since 1999 (if you include 1999).  99, 04, 11, 14, 22 and 23.  Tied with UNC for third most.  Only schools with more are UCLA (11-1995 was last one) and Kentucky (8-2012).  That's blue-bloody to me.
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[Viper]

Why would the tide change significantly?  Duke won a ton when UNC was fully operational and Davis had success against Duke.  Your Duke grad boss is a moron.

his incredible self-made career success says he's not. Thx.

[Viper]

You deserve to have a Duke grad for a boss.

I appreciate your sarcasm. However, awesome dude...even if his Lake Minnetonka crib is the ultimate in mine-is-bigger-than-yours! I got hired more on potential...working within his organization absolutely changed my fortunes...and keeps me around despite my Duke basketball dislike! (not to RED level dislike, but close)

[Viper]

And plenty of people have turned Notre Dame down in the past too. Again, tradition isn't everything and is increasingly less important.

absolutely

[Uncle Rico]

his incredible self-made career success says he's not. Thx.

A lot of "self-made success stories" are morons about a lot of stuff

[MU82]

It's 6 since 1999 (if you include 1999).  99, 04, 11, 14, 22 and 23.  Tied with UNC for third most.  Only schools with more are UCLA (11-1995 was last one) and Kentucky (8-2012).  That's blue-bloody to me.

Another Scooper beat you to this, and I already thanked him for the correction.

[Pakuni]

Not a very good non-denial denial.

https://x.com/AdamZagoria/status/2039788413595844681?s=20

[Tarragona]

https://x.com/thefieldof68/status/2039800124617191866?s=46

[WhiteTrash]

....and word is Donovan is going to meet with Bull's leadership after the season. Hmmm, what will they discuss with the coach under contract?

Lots of smoke everywhere.

[The Sultan]

....and word is Donovan is going to meet with Bull's leadership after the season. Hmmm, what will they discuss with the coach under contract?

Lots of smoke everywhere.

After the season? That means zero smoke for a college job.

[Pakuni]

After the season? That means zero smoke for a college job.

The portal window opens April 7.
The Bulls season ends April 12.

If Billy wants the UNC gig, he won't want to wait until after the NBA season to leave.

[Jay Bee]

The portal window opens April 7.

#FakeNews #Lies

[Uncle Rico]

The portal window opens April 7.
The Bulls season ends April 12.

If Billy wants the UNC gig, he won't want to wait until after the NBA season to leave.

Good point.  Waiting until after the portal opens puts him behind the 8-ball.

[Pakuni]

#FakeNews #Lies

Changes to the transfer windows in several sports were approved by the NCAA's Division I cabinet Wednesday, most notably shortening and moving back those in men's and women's basketball to the day after the national championship games.
The transfer windows in basketball will now open for a 15-day period the day after each sport's championship game.
The changes are effective immediately, meaning this spring the basketball window will be open April 7-21 for men and April 6-20 for women.

https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/47612584/ncaa-division-cabinet-approves-new-transfer-windows-men-women-basketball-other-sports

Announcement from the NCAA:
https://www.ncaa.org/news/2026/1/14/media-center-division-i-cabinet-adopts-new-transfer-windows-in-several-sports.aspx

As always, you're welcome to share contrary evidence. For some reason, you never do.

[Jay Bee]

Changes to the transfer windows in several sports were approved by the NCAA's Division I cabinet Wednesday, most notably shortening and moving back those in men's and women's basketball to the day after the national championship games.
The transfer windows in basketball will now open for a 15-day period the day after each sport's championship game.
The changes are effective immediately, meaning this spring the basketball window will be open April 7-21 for men and April 6-20 for women.

https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/47612584/ncaa-division-cabinet-approves-new-transfer-windows-men-women-basketball-other-sports

Announcement from the NCAA:
https://www.ncaa.org/news/2026/1/14/media-center-division-i-cabinet-adopts-new-transfer-windows-in-several-sports.aspx

As always, you're welcome to share contrary evidence. For some reason, you never do.

Both links are inaccurate.