NCAA Basketball: Ranking all 364 D-I head coaches for 2024-25 season

[Mister P]

This came out this morning so I started a new thread since other player threads somewhat morph into how good or bad a coach is.
It’s a long read clicking from page to page but Hurley is listed as #2 behind Self.
Other notables are:
Cooley # 61 dropping from lasts seasons #26
Hardaway # 67
Holloway # 70
English # 116 He should be a fast riser
Neptune underachieving at # 181
It’s also nice to see that blowhard Gottlieb with no coaching experience at # 363

NCAA Basketball: Ranking all 364 D-I head coaches for 2024-25 season

While football leads the airwaves in recent days and weeks, the college basketball season’s beginnings are less than two months away. The next several weeks wil

bustingbrackets.com

‘Before we get into the actual rankings, there are a few things to keep in mind. These rankings were not put together with a computer or fancy formula; it’s a unique balance of entire careers with recent results. A relatively young or new head coach has a great shot to shoot up the rankings, as several of these names have done this past season. Likewise, there are some older names perhaps higher up than expected riding on the overall achievements of their careers.’

 

[navery12]

I wouldn't trade Hurley for anyone. Also have no issue with him being #2 behind Self

 

[husky429]

Hurley and Self as #1 and #2 is the obvious choice. Whoever you pick #1 doesn't really matter. They're both brilliant coaches.

 

[auror]

Self has been a top 4 seed in the tournament for 23 straight years.

 

[REB1094]

With that methodology, can’t argue against Bill Self at #1. But Hurley is the king of the hill right now

Cal and Izzo really living off of their long term resumes in the top 5 lol

 

[HooperScooper]

If Penny Hardaway is the 67th best coach in D1 basketball then there are a lot of bad coaches!

 

[Chin Diesel]

I wouldn't trade Hurley for anyone. Also have no issue with him being #2 behind Self

Hurley and Self as #1 and #2 is the obvious choice. Whoever you pick #1 doesn't really matter. They're both brilliant coaches.

Yes and yes, but also I wouldn't trade Hurley straight up for Self.

 

[Mister P]

This writer in this article follows up the Busting Brackets article naming Hurley as the # 2 coach. He contrasts the coaching styles of Self and Hurley along with making the point, rightfully so, that Self has made the case as being ranked as the best coach and that Hurley is right behind him.

Back-to-Back Champion Not Top Coach In the Nation

With the possibility of a three-peat, its surprising that Dan Hurley is not ranked as the top coach in the nation according to bustingbrackets

lastwordonsports.com

 

[Palatine]

I can understand saying that Self was the best coach. Not that he is the best coach.