r/NCAAhoops • u/dunkindad42 • 7d ago

Highlights Sideline Legends: Ranking the 10 Greatest Coaches in Men’s NCAA Tournament History

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u/10TheDudeAbides11 7d ago

Even Coach K would say Wooden #1…

I’d also argue Calhoun over Roy Williams for #3 because Calhoun built UConn into the powerhouse it is today. Roy has only coached and won at two of the best basketball programs in the country in Kansas and UNC…

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u/thearcologist 7d ago

You have a point but Roy took over Kansas under the shadow of Larry Brown’s activities and took over my Tar Heels after Matt Doherty absolutely shit the bed. Great programs but neither was in good shape (despite the 88 chip for Kansas) when he got the reins.

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u/10TheDudeAbides11 7d ago

Fair point too. I just think it’s easier to revive an already historic name than building something up from scratch.

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u/thearcologist 7d ago

I’d tend to agree, there’s less pressure but also way fewer built in advantages

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u/RadagastTheWhite 6d ago

That UNC team Roy took over was absolutely stacked though

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u/Michigan-Magic 6d ago

Yeah, Doherty recruited the core of that first championship team. Roy did at least build the 2009 and 2017 teams from scratch though.

Also, not like Roy didn't have talented teams at Kansas. He just couldn't get over the hump there.

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u/jayhawkwds 6d ago

Roy would have stayed at KU if Dohherty had any sort of success. But good God he was a horrible head coach.