Coach of Year

[CBus13]

The only problem with finishing 4th in the Big 10 is that the Big 10 (like the SEC) is pretty mediocre once you get past the top 2 teams. I really think this year we could see some notable runs in the NCAA tournament by some non-power 5 teams (providing they can get in). I don't think the SEC deserves 8 bids or the Big 10 6. On the original topic, I agree with the choice of Wes Moore, especially because of the injuries. Amanda Butler at Clemson is also a strong candidate.

I'm not saying the Big Ten is a gauntlet nor should he win National Coach of the Year, but when his team, which lost a three-time Big Ten Player of the Year and 5 other players, was expected to finish 8th in the league to finish 5th in the league, he should be worth a conversation for at least Big Ten coach of the year, which in turn would at least put in him consideration for National Coach of the Year.

I just think he would be a better representative from the Big Ten than Bluder and Iowa. Iowa was expected to finish second in the league at the preseason. They also did it with Megan Gustafson, the top player in the league and one of the top players in the nation.

Obviously, the national award should go to Moore or Butler. With Meier being a great choice for third.