Naismith women’s basketball coach of the year candidates

[hard2please]

The award is supposed to be for the season. Some teams might underachieve seriously in the season then get a Cinderella run through the tourney. Would the coach deserve Coach of the Year for six games?

YES! they would deserve it... its getting ready for march that the season is all about

 

[bballnut90]

So your argument is that a coach who is undefeated in the regular season (Nebraska actually lost in the Big 12 tournament, which may have happened after they voted) should win if they are the only one?

I’m pointing out that if there is a team (or teams) that are undefeated through the regular season or entire season, their coach almost always takes home the NCOY hardware. By my count there have been 14 seasons since 1995 where a team went undefeated through the regular season, and 13 of the NCOY awards went to a coach of one of those undefeated teams.

Based on that precedent, to suggest Dawn shouldn’t even be a top 10 finalist after leading her team to an undefeated season is crazy considering that history says someone in her position is probably a lock for the award. I have no problem if she doesn’t win since others have had great coaching seasons too, but she absolutely deserves to be in the top 10. If I had a vote it’d be a toss up between her and Moren.

 

[hoopsfan22]

I’m pointing out that if there is a team (or teams) that are undefeated through the regular season or entire season, their coach almost always takes home the NCOY hardware. By my count there have been 14 seasons since 1995 where a team went undefeated through the regular season, and 13 of the NCOY awards went to a coach of one of those undefeated teams.

Based on that precedent, to suggest Dawn shouldn’t even be a top 10 finalist after leading her team to an undefeated season is crazy considering that history says someone in her position is probably a lock for the award. I have no problem if she doesn’t win since others have had great coaching seasons too, but she absolutely deserves to be in the top 10. If I had a vote it’d be a toss up between her and Moren.

Then why even have a vote on the award? Just give it to whatever coach whose team has the best record.

 

[FormerCTrez]

This is a good topic for debate, with lots of great opinions. Now, if I had the opportunity to nominate and vote, I’d replace Kim Mulkey with Geno. And my main reasons would be — a) strength of schedule, regardless of conferences, and b) performance. UCONN has endured an injury-filled season, and has done a masterful performance, thus far.

 

[TCC Kid]

Geno has won HOW MANY TIMES ? I agree this year was, at the end , spectacular coaching.
Schaefer (sp?) was good to be on this list. MULKEY---IT PAINS ME-- Did well.
STALEY--yes, she'll win it all--but GREAT COACHING??---5 experienced (probably more), INJURIES?? , the obviously most effective player in this years class--didn't take much coaching.

 

[fomalhaut]

Based on that precedent, to suggest Dawn shouldn’t even be a top 10 finalist after leading her team to an undefeated season is crazy...

I already posted that she should be top 10, just not the winner.