Martin and Howland top 2

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#281
SGMVols said:
Kiffin had at least 2 other options besides UT, though. You have to concede something when the coach you're trying to land has that kind of leverage in the negotiations.
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Kiffin was a big splash hire. Hamilton screwed up big-time . Look at the Pearl buyout at Auburn. It is going to cost someone a ton of money to get Pearl, Hamilton should have had a similar buyout for Kiffin.
 
#286
#286
Wow if he leaves I don't think I can take any more bad news. And if he does leave you got what you were calling for you nay sayers
 
#288
#288
There is an old saying that you get what you pray for so you better be careful what you pray for. I think this saying applies to this coaching situation with many Tennessee fans.

Sometimes we can be stupid!
 
#290
#290
bowlinggreenvol said:
Dude you're seriously all over CCM's nuts. You truly think he's the best we can do? We've had better before and we can have better again. Get a clue.
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Is that what you took from my post?

Are you so eager to argue with me you discount all my other posts?

I clearly stated before that Hart can go 2 ways with this hire, improve or take a step back. My laughing comment was that if you think 19-20 win seasons is the worst Tennessee can do, then you're either very young or have amnesia.
 
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Think as usual UT is a day late and a dollar short and shows us unless they pull out a great hire that we can continue to be disappointed with this athletic department in regards to basketball. Hope Hart has been planning for a scenario and has a list of coaches ready but I really think he thought UT would not put CCM in this position and he could do just what he wanted with no chance of losing him or having to pay big money but it has backfired and he is now going to have to open up the bank for Martin and did not want or expect to have to do so or he will have to open it up for someone else. Instead, we get another good old up and comer.
 
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bleedingTNorange said:
Is that what you took from my post?

Are you so eager to argue with me you discount all my other posts?

I clearly stated before that Hart can go 2 ways with this hire, improve or take a step back. My laughing comment was that if you think 19-20 win seasons is the worst Tennessee can do, then you're either very young or have amnesia.
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Your comment wasn't "the worst Tennessee can do" it was "mediocrity". The poster said we've seen that and you "laughed". The definition of mediocre is average/ordinary, not worst. You're either backtracking or lack the intelligence to understand the meanings of your own words.

As far as the last part goes, it's negative on both accounts. My grandfather was an usher at TBA starting in the Houston era, so I spent plenty of time seeing worse than mediocre basketball.
 
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Bo Ryan


Season Team Overall Conference Standing Postseason
Wisconsin–Platteville Pioneers (Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference) (1984–1999)
1984–85 Wisconsin–Platteville 9–17 4–12 7th
1985–86 Wisconsin–Platteville 16–11 8–8 5th NAIA First Round
1986–87 Wisconsin–Platteville 14–11 6–10 T–5th
1987–88 Wisconsin–Platteville 24–5 14–2 1st NAIA Third Round
1988–89 Wisconsin–Platteville 24–5 13–3 3rd NAIA Third Round
1989–90 Wisconsin–Platteville 26–3 15–1 1st NAIA Third Round
1990–91 Wisconsin–Platteville 28–3 13–3 2nd NCAA D–III Champions
1991–92 Wisconsin–Platteville 27–4 13–3 2nd NCAA D–III Third Place
1992–93 Wisconsin–Platteville 24–4 13–3 T–1st NCAA D–III Elite Eight
1993–94 Wisconsin–Platteville 23–5 13–3 2nd NCAA D–III Sweet Sixteen
1994–95 Wisconsin–Platteville 31–0 16–0 1st NCAA D–III Champions
1995–96 Wisconsin–Platteville 23–3 15–1 1st NCAA D–III First Round
1996–97 Wisconsin–Platteville 24–3 14–2 1st NCAA D–III Second Round
1997–98 Wisconsin–Platteville 30–0 16–0 1st NCAA D–III Champions
1998–99 Wisconsin–Platteville 30–2 15–1 1st NCAA D–III Champions
Wisconsin–Platteville: 353–76 (.823) 188–52 (.783)
Milwaukee Panthers (Horizon League) (1999–2001)
1999–00 Milwaukee 15–14 6–8 T–4th
2000–01 Milwaukee 15–13 7–7 5th
Milwaukee: 30–27 (.526) 13–15 (.464)
Wisconsin Badgers (Big Ten Conference) (2001–present)
2001–02 Wisconsin 19–13 11–5 T–1st NCAA Second Round
2002–03 Wisconsin 24–8 12–4 1st NCAA Sweet Sixteen
2003–04 Wisconsin 25–7 12–4 T–2nd NCAA Second Round
2004–05 Wisconsin 25–9 11–5 3rd NCAA Elite Eight
2005–06 Wisconsin 19–12 9–7 T–4th NCAA First Round
2006–07 Wisconsin 30–6 13–3 2nd NCAA Second Round
2007–08 Wisconsin 31–5 16–2 1st NCAA Sweet Sixteen
2008–09 Wisconsin 20–13 10–8 T–4th NCAA Second Round
2009–10 Wisconsin 24–9 13–5 4th NCAA Second Round
2010–11 Wisconsin 25–9 13–5 3rd NCAA Sweet Sixteen
2011–12 Wisconsin 26–10 12–6 4th NCAA Sweet Sixteen
2012–13 Wisconsin 23–12 12–6 T–4th NCAA Second Round
2013–14 Wisconsin 30–7 12–6 T–2nd TBD
Wisconsin: 321–120 (.728) 155–66 (.701)

John Beilein

Season Team Overall Conference Standing Postseason
Nazareth Golden Flyers () (1982–1983)
1982–1983 Nazareth 20–6
Nazareth: 20–6 (.769)
Le Moyne Dolphins (Mideast Collegiate Conference) (1983–1991)
1983–1984 Le Moyne 20–8
1984–1985 Le Moyne 19–10
1985–1986 Le Moyne 14–15
1986–1987 Le Moyne 20–10 6–4 T–2nd
1987–1988 Le Moyne 24–6 8–2 T–1st NCAA DII First Round
1988–1989 Le Moyne 15–12 6–6
1989–1990 Le Moyne 17–12 5–7
1990–1991 Le Moyne 19–10 6–4
Le Moyne Dolphins (Independent) (1991–1992)
1991–1992 Le Moyne 15–11
Le Moyne: 163–94 (.634)
Canisius Golden Griffins (Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference) (1992–1997)
1992–1993 Canisius 10–18 5–9 6th
1993–1994 Canisius 22–7 12–2 1st NIT First Round
1994–1995 Canisius 21–14 10–4 2nd NIT Semifinals
1995–1996 Canisius 19–11 7–7 5th NCAA First Round
1996–1997 Canisius 17–12 10–4 T–2nd
Canisius: 89–62 (.589) 44–26 (.629)
Richmond Spiders (Colonial Athletic Association) (1997–2001)
1997–1998 Richmond 23–8 12–4 3rd NCAA Second Round
1998–1999 Richmond 15–12 10–6 3rd
1999–2000 Richmond 18–12 11–5 3rd
2000–2001 Richmond 22–7 12–4 1st NIT Second Round
Richmond Spiders (Atlantic 10 Conference) (2001–2002)
2001–2002 Richmond 22–14 11–5 2nd NIT Quarterfinals
Richmond: 100–53 (.654) 56–24 (.700)
West Virginia Mountaineers (Big East Conference) (2002–2007)
2002–2003 West Virginia 14–15 5–11 6th (West)
2003–2004 West Virginia 17–14 7–9 T–8th NIT Third Round
2004–2005 West Virginia 24–11 8–8 T–7th NCAA Elite Eight
2005–2006 West Virginia 22–11 11–5 3rd NCAA Sweet Sixteen
2006–2007 West Virginia 27–9 9–7 T–7th NIT Champions
West Virginia: 104–60 (.634) 40–40 (.500)
Michigan Wolverines (Big Ten Conference) (2007–present)
2007–2008 Michigan 10–22 5–13 T–9th
2008–2009 Michigan 21–14 9–9 T–7th NCAA Second Round
2009–2010 Michigan 15–17 7–11 T–7th
2010–2011 Michigan 21–14 9–9 T–4th NCAA Third Round
2011–2012 Michigan 24–10 13–5 T–1st NCAA Second Round
2012–2013 Michigan 31–8 12–6 T–4th NCAA Runner-up
2013–2014 Michigan 28–8 15–3 1st Ongoing
Michigan: 150–93 (.617) 70–56 (.556)
Division I Total: 443–268 (.623) 210–146 (.590)


Rick Pitino

Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (NCAA Division I Independent) (1975–1976)
1975–76 Hawaii 2–4
Hawaii: 2–4 (.333)
Boston University Terriers (NCAA Division I Independent) (1978–1979)
1978–79 Boston University 17–9
Boston University Terriers (America East Conference) (1979–1983)
1979–80 Boston University 21–9 19–7 T–1st NIT Second Round
1980–81 Boston University 13–14 13–13 T–4th
1981–82 Boston University 19–9 6–2 4th
1982–83 Boston University 21–10 8–2 T–1st NCAA Preliminary
Boston University: 91–51 (.641) 46–24 (.657)
Providence Friars (Big East Conference) (1985–1987)
1985–86 Providence 17–14 7–9 5th NIT Semifinals
1986–87 Providence 25–9 10–6 4th NCAA Final Four
Providence: 42–23 (.646) 17–15 (.531)
Kentucky Wildcats (Southeastern Conference) (1989–1997)
^1989–90 Kentucky 14–14 10–8 T–4th^ —^
^1990–91 Kentucky 22–6 14–4 1st^^ —^
1991–92 Kentucky 29–7 12–4 1st (East) NCAA Elite Eight
1992–93 Kentucky 30–4 13–3 2nd (East) NCAA Final Four
1993–94 Kentucky 27–7 12–4 2nd (East) NCAA Second Round
1994–95 Kentucky 28–5 14–2 1st (East) NCAA Elite Eight
1995–96 Kentucky 34–2 16–0 1st (East) NCAA Champions
1996–97 Kentucky 35–5 13–3 2nd (East) NCAA Runner-up

Billy Donovan

Season Team Overall Conference Standing Postseason
Marshall Thundering Herd (Southern Conference) (1994–1996)
1994–95 Marshall 18–9 10–4 1st (North)
1995–96 Marshall 17–11 8–6 3rd (North)
Marshall: 35–20 (.636) 18–10 (.643)
Florida Gators (Southeastern Conference) (1996–present)
1996–97 Florida 13–17 5–11 5th (East)
1997–98 Florida 14–15 6–10 6th (East) NIT First Round
1998–99 Florida 22–9 10–6 3rd (East) NCAA Sweet Sixteen
1999–00 Florida 29–8 12–4 T–1st (East) NCAA Runner-up
2000–01 Florida 24–7 12–4 T–1st (East) NCAA Second Round
2001–02 Florida 22–9 10–6 T–1st (East) NCAA First Round

Dean Smith


Season Team Overall Conference Standing Postseason
North Carolina Tar Heels (Atlantic Coast Conference) (1961–1997)
1961–62 North Carolina 8–9 7–7 T–4th
1962–63 North Carolina 15–6 10–4 3rd
1963–64 North Carolina 12–12 6–8 5th
1964–65 North Carolina 15–9 10–4 T–2nd
1965–66 North Carolina 16–11 8–6 T–3rd
1966–67 North Carolina 26–6 12–2 1st NCAA Final Four
1967–68 North Carolina 28–4 12–2 1st NCAA Runner-up
1968–69 North Carolina 27–5 12–2 1st NCAA Final Four
1969–70 North Carolina 18–9 9–5 T–2nd NIT First Round
1970–71 North Carolina 26–6 11–3 1st NIT Champions
1971–72 North Carolina 26–5 9–3 1st NCAA Final Four


Mike Krzyzewski

Season Team Overall Conference Standing Postseason
Army Cadets (NCAA Division I independent) (1975–1980)
1975–76 Army 11–14
1976–77 Army 20–8
1977–78 Army 19–9 NIT First Round
1978–79 Army 14–11
1979–80 Army 9–17
Army: 73–59 (.553)
Duke Blue Devils (Atlantic Coast Conference) (1980–present)
1980–81 Duke 17–13 6–8 T–5th
1981–82 Duke 10–17 4–10 T–6th
1982–83 Duke 11–17 3–11 7th
1983–84 Duke 24–10 7–7 T–3rd NCAA Round of 32
1984–85 Duke 23–8 8–6 T–4th NCAA Round of 32
1985–86 Duke 37–3 12–2 1st NCAA Runner-up
1986–87 Duke 24–9 9–5 3rd NCAA Sweet Sixteen
1987–88 Duke 28–7 9–5 3rd NCAA Final Four

John Calipari

Season Team Overall Conference Standing Postseason
Massachusetts Minutemen (Atlantic 10 Conference) (1988–1996)
1988–89 Massachusetts 10–18 5–13 8th
1989–90 Massachusetts 17–14 10–8 6th NIT First Round
1990–91 Massachusetts 20–13 10–8 T–3rd NIT Semifinals
1991–92 Massachusetts 30–5 13–3 1st NCAA Sweet Sixteen
1992–93 Massachusetts 24–7 11–3 1st NCAA Second Round
1993–94 Massachusetts 28–7 14–2 1st NCAA Second Round
1994–95 Massachusetts 29–5 13–3 1st NCAA Elite Eight
1995–96 Massachusetts 35–2* 15–1 1st NCAA Final Four*
Massachusetts: 189–70 (.730)* 91–41 (.689)
Memphis Tigers (Conference USA) (2000–2009)
2000–01 Memphis 21–15 10–6 2nd (National) NIT Semifinals
2001–02 Memphis 27–9 12–4 1st (National) NIT Champions
2002–03 Memphis 23–7 13–3 1st (National) NCAA First Round


Sorry for this being long but I wanted to do a quick search of coaches that are still in the tourney or were really good. With the way our fan base acts we would've fired these coaches before they had a chance to suceed. Calipari went to the NIT his first two years at Memphis and that's after he had made a name for himself at umass.

Tennessee doesn't have a rich tradition in basketball. So you are left hiring a coach from a small school and very small experience at the big level. The list of candidates get even smaller as the coaches see how our fan base treats our coaches.

I'm not a fan of everything coach Martin does but that's the case with just about every coach in America. It wasn't too long ago that having a winning record was a good year here. Now we are disappointed in being on the bubble and not making the tourney (I'm disappointed also when we don't make it). This coaching staff has proven that they improve players and play their best ball at the end of the year. That is a sign of good coaching. Yes, they have to find a way to start the season off better but you wouldn't have seen the development of Richardson under many other staffs.

I posted all this to say, whoever our coach is next year. We need to support the team and give that staff plenty of time to get his system in and his players on campus to really see what kinda coach they are.
 
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bowlinggreenvol said:
Your comment wasn't "the worst Tennessee can do" it was "mediocrity". The poster said we've seen that and you "laughed". The definition of mediocre is average/ordinary, not worst. You're either backtracking or lack the intelligence to understand the meanings of your own words.

As far as the last part goes, it's negative on both accounts. My grandfather was an usher at TBA starting in the Houston era, so I spent plenty of time seeing worse than mediocre basketball.
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If you think 19 wins is average, then I suggest you check into a mental hospital.
 
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#296
VolsSportsFan said:
Pretty much, which is why I think he'd be a good gamble. You can probably get him for somewhat of a steal, he's a big enough name to make a splash, and if he's serious about coaching, he'll want to work hard to re-establish his reputation and prove the 3 Final Fours at UCLA are what people should focus on, not the downfall.
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Howland wouldn't be my first choice but I would happy with the hire. His credentials are very impressive and would qualify as being a proven winner.
 
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GuRu said:
Bo Ryan


Season Team Overall Conference Standing Postseason
Wisconsin–Platteville Pioneers (Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference) (1984–1999)
1984–85 Wisconsin–Platteville 9–17 4–12 7th
1985–86 Wisconsin–Platteville 16–11 8–8 5th NAIA First Round
1986–87 Wisconsin–Platteville 14–11 6–10 T–5th
1987–88 Wisconsin–Platteville 24–5 14–2 1st NAIA Third Round
1988–89 Wisconsin–Platteville 24–5 13–3 3rd NAIA Third Round
1989–90 Wisconsin–Platteville 26–3 15–1 1st NAIA Third Round
1990–91 Wisconsin–Platteville 28–3 13–3 2nd NCAA D–III Champions
1991–92 Wisconsin–Platteville 27–4 13–3 2nd NCAA D–III Third Place
1992–93 Wisconsin–Platteville 24–4 13–3 T–1st NCAA D–III Elite Eight
1993–94 Wisconsin–Platteville 23–5 13–3 2nd NCAA D–III Sweet Sixteen
1994–95 Wisconsin–Platteville 31–0 16–0 1st NCAA D–III Champions
1995–96 Wisconsin–Platteville 23–3 15–1 1st NCAA D–III First Round
1996–97 Wisconsin–Platteville 24–3 14–2 1st NCAA D–III Second Round
1997–98 Wisconsin–Platteville 30–0 16–0 1st NCAA D–III Champions
1998–99 Wisconsin–Platteville 30–2 15–1 1st NCAA D–III Champions
Wisconsin–Platteville: 353–76 (.823) 188–52 (.783)
Milwaukee Panthers (Horizon League) (1999–2001)
1999–00 Milwaukee 15–14 6–8 T–4th
2000–01 Milwaukee 15–13 7–7 5th
Milwaukee: 30–27 (.526) 13–15 (.464)
Wisconsin Badgers (Big Ten Conference) (2001–present)
2001–02 Wisconsin 19–13 11–5 T–1st NCAA Second Round
2002–03 Wisconsin 24–8 12–4 1st NCAA Sweet Sixteen
2003–04 Wisconsin 25–7 12–4 T–2nd NCAA Second Round
2004–05 Wisconsin 25–9 11–5 3rd NCAA Elite Eight
2005–06 Wisconsin 19–12 9–7 T–4th NCAA First Round
2006–07 Wisconsin 30–6 13–3 2nd NCAA Second Round
2007–08 Wisconsin 31–5 16–2 1st NCAA Sweet Sixteen
2008–09 Wisconsin 20–13 10–8 T–4th NCAA Second Round
2009–10 Wisconsin 24–9 13–5 4th NCAA Second Round
2010–11 Wisconsin 25–9 13–5 3rd NCAA Sweet Sixteen
2011–12 Wisconsin 26–10 12–6 4th NCAA Sweet Sixteen
2012–13 Wisconsin 23–12 12–6 T–4th NCAA Second Round
2013–14 Wisconsin 30–7 12–6 T–2nd TBD
Wisconsin: 321–120 (.728) 155–66 (.701)

John Beilein

Season Team Overall Conference Standing Postseason
Nazareth Golden Flyers () (1982–1983)
1982–1983 Nazareth 20–6
Nazareth: 20–6 (.769)
Le Moyne Dolphins (Mideast Collegiate Conference) (1983–1991)
1983–1984 Le Moyne 20–8
1984–1985 Le Moyne 19–10
1985–1986 Le Moyne 14–15
1986–1987 Le Moyne 20–10 6–4 T–2nd
1987–1988 Le Moyne 24–6 8–2 T–1st NCAA DII First Round
1988–1989 Le Moyne 15–12 6–6
1989–1990 Le Moyne 17–12 5–7
1990–1991 Le Moyne 19–10 6–4
Le Moyne Dolphins (Independent) (1991–1992)
1991–1992 Le Moyne 15–11
Le Moyne: 163–94 (.634)
Canisius Golden Griffins (Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference) (1992–1997)
1992–1993 Canisius 10–18 5–9 6th
1993–1994 Canisius 22–7 12–2 1st NIT First Round
1994–1995 Canisius 21–14 10–4 2nd NIT Semifinals
1995–1996 Canisius 19–11 7–7 5th NCAA First Round
1996–1997 Canisius 17–12 10–4 T–2nd
Canisius: 89–62 (.589) 44–26 (.629)
Richmond Spiders (Colonial Athletic Association) (1997–2001)
1997–1998 Richmond 23–8 12–4 3rd NCAA Second Round
1998–1999 Richmond 15–12 10–6 3rd
1999–2000 Richmond 18–12 11–5 3rd
2000–2001 Richmond 22–7 12–4 1st NIT Second Round
Richmond Spiders (Atlantic 10 Conference) (2001–2002)
2001–2002 Richmond 22–14 11–5 2nd NIT Quarterfinals
Richmond: 100–53 (.654) 56–24 (.700)
West Virginia Mountaineers (Big East Conference) (2002–2007)
2002–2003 West Virginia 14–15 5–11 6th (West)
2003–2004 West Virginia 17–14 7–9 T–8th NIT Third Round
2004–2005 West Virginia 24–11 8–8 T–7th NCAA Elite Eight
2005–2006 West Virginia 22–11 11–5 3rd NCAA Sweet Sixteen
2006–2007 West Virginia 27–9 9–7 T–7th NIT Champions
West Virginia: 104–60 (.634) 40–40 (.500)
Michigan Wolverines (Big Ten Conference) (2007–present)
2007–2008 Michigan 10–22 5–13 T–9th
2008–2009 Michigan 21–14 9–9 T–7th NCAA Second Round
2009–2010 Michigan 15–17 7–11 T–7th
2010–2011 Michigan 21–14 9–9 T–4th NCAA Third Round
2011–2012 Michigan 24–10 13–5 T–1st NCAA Second Round
2012–2013 Michigan 31–8 12–6 T–4th NCAA Runner-up
2013–2014 Michigan 28–8 15–3 1st Ongoing
Michigan: 150–93 (.617) 70–56 (.556)
Division I Total: 443–268 (.623) 210–146 (.590)


Rick Pitino

Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (NCAA Division I Independent) (1975–1976)
1975–76 Hawaii 2–4
Hawaii: 2–4 (.333)
Boston University Terriers (NCAA Division I Independent) (1978–1979)
1978–79 Boston University 17–9
Boston University Terriers (America East Conference) (1979–1983)
1979–80 Boston University 21–9 19–7 T–1st NIT Second Round
1980–81 Boston University 13–14 13–13 T–4th
1981–82 Boston University 19–9 6–2 4th
1982–83 Boston University 21–10 8–2 T–1st NCAA Preliminary
Boston University: 91–51 (.641) 46–24 (.657)
Providence Friars (Big East Conference) (1985–1987)
1985–86 Providence 17–14 7–9 5th NIT Semifinals
1986–87 Providence 25–9 10–6 4th NCAA Final Four
Providence: 42–23 (.646) 17–15 (.531)
Kentucky Wildcats (Southeastern Conference) (1989–1997)
^1989–90 Kentucky 14–14 10–8 T–4th^ —^
^1990–91 Kentucky 22–6 14–4 1st^^ —^
1991–92 Kentucky 29–7 12–4 1st (East) NCAA Elite Eight
1992–93 Kentucky 30–4 13–3 2nd (East) NCAA Final Four
1993–94 Kentucky 27–7 12–4 2nd (East) NCAA Second Round
1994–95 Kentucky 28–5 14–2 1st (East) NCAA Elite Eight
1995–96 Kentucky 34–2 16–0 1st (East) NCAA Champions
1996–97 Kentucky 35–5 13–3 2nd (East) NCAA Runner-up

Billy Donovan

Season Team Overall Conference Standing Postseason
Marshall Thundering Herd (Southern Conference) (1994–1996)
1994–95 Marshall 18–9 10–4 1st (North)
1995–96 Marshall 17–11 8–6 3rd (North)
Marshall: 35–20 (.636) 18–10 (.643)
Florida Gators (Southeastern Conference) (1996–present)
1996–97 Florida 13–17 5–11 5th (East)
1997–98 Florida 14–15 6–10 6th (East) NIT First Round
1998–99 Florida 22–9 10–6 3rd (East) NCAA Sweet Sixteen
1999–00 Florida 29–8 12–4 T–1st (East) NCAA Runner-up
2000–01 Florida 24–7 12–4 T–1st (East) NCAA Second Round
2001–02 Florida 22–9 10–6 T–1st (East) NCAA First Round

Dean Smith


Season Team Overall Conference Standing Postseason
North Carolina Tar Heels (Atlantic Coast Conference) (1961–1997)
1961–62 North Carolina 8–9 7–7 T–4th
1962–63 North Carolina 15–6 10–4 3rd
1963–64 North Carolina 12–12 6–8 5th
1964–65 North Carolina 15–9 10–4 T–2nd
1965–66 North Carolina 16–11 8–6 T–3rd
1966–67 North Carolina 26–6 12–2 1st NCAA Final Four
1967–68 North Carolina 28–4 12–2 1st NCAA Runner-up
1968–69 North Carolina 27–5 12–2 1st NCAA Final Four
1969–70 North Carolina 18–9 9–5 T–2nd NIT First Round
1970–71 North Carolina 26–6 11–3 1st NIT Champions
1971–72 North Carolina 26–5 9–3 1st NCAA Final Four


Mike Krzyzewski

Season Team Overall Conference Standing Postseason
Army Cadets (NCAA Division I independent) (1975–1980)
1975–76 Army 11–14
1976–77 Army 20–8
1977–78 Army 19–9 NIT First Round
1978–79 Army 14–11
1979–80 Army 9–17
Army: 73–59 (.553)
Duke Blue Devils (Atlantic Coast Conference) (1980–present)
1980–81 Duke 17–13 6–8 T–5th
1981–82 Duke 10–17 4–10 T–6th
1982–83 Duke 11–17 3–11 7th
1983–84 Duke 24–10 7–7 T–3rd NCAA Round of 32
1984–85 Duke 23–8 8–6 T–4th NCAA Round of 32
1985–86 Duke 37–3 12–2 1st NCAA Runner-up
1986–87 Duke 24–9 9–5 3rd NCAA Sweet Sixteen
1987–88 Duke 28–7 9–5 3rd NCAA Final Four

John Calipari

Season Team Overall Conference Standing Postseason
Massachusetts Minutemen (Atlantic 10 Conference) (1988–1996)
1988–89 Massachusetts 10–18 5–13 8th
1989–90 Massachusetts 17–14 10–8 6th NIT First Round
1990–91 Massachusetts 20–13 10–8 T–3rd NIT Semifinals
1991–92 Massachusetts 30–5 13–3 1st NCAA Sweet Sixteen
1992–93 Massachusetts 24–7 11–3 1st NCAA Second Round
1993–94 Massachusetts 28–7 14–2 1st NCAA Second Round
1994–95 Massachusetts 29–5 13–3 1st NCAA Elite Eight
1995–96 Massachusetts 35–2* 15–1 1st NCAA Final Four*
Massachusetts: 189–70 (.730)* 91–41 (.689)
Memphis Tigers (Conference USA) (2000–2009)
2000–01 Memphis 21–15 10–6 2nd (National) NIT Semifinals
2001–02 Memphis 27–9 12–4 1st (National) NIT Champions
2002–03 Memphis 23–7 13–3 1st (National) NCAA First Round


Sorry for this being long but I wanted to do a quick search of coaches that are still in the tourney or were really good. With the way our fan base acts we would've fired these coaches before they had a chance to suceed. Calipari went to the NIT his first two years at Memphis and that's after he had made a name for himself at umass.

Tennessee doesn't have a rich tradition in basketball. So you are left hiring a coach from a small school and very small experience at the big level. The list of candidates get even smaller as the coaches see how our fan base treats our coaches.

I'm not a fan of everything coach Martin does but that's the case with just about every coach in America. It wasn't too long ago that having a winning record was a good year here. Now we are disappointed in being on the bubble and not making the tourney (I'm disappointed also when we don't make it). This coaching staff has proven that they improve players and play their best ball at the end of the year. That is a sign of good coaching. Yes, they have to find a way to start the season off better but you wouldn't have seen the development of Richardson under many other staffs.

I posted all this to say, whoever our coach is next year. We need to support the team and give that staff plenty of time to get his system in and his players on campus to really see what kinda coach they are.
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lots of info there but would be better if there was some additional context to those stats as in how were the respective programs doing the 5-10 years prior to each coaches arrival at each program.
 
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#300
Cuonzo finally made the tourney, and had a nice little run. Now people are crying and worried that he might leave. You know what? Let him leave, he's not a very good x's and o's coach anyway, and next year isn't gonna be very good..
 
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