I'm sure it happens regularly. Nevertheless, I wouldn't expect a coach who gets hired towards the end of the portal period to put together as good of a roster as one who is in place when the portal opens. I would expect a coach in that situation to prioritize guys with multiple years of eligibility remaining, with an eye towards establishing a foundation for your team in the next few seasons. Fans would be more accepting of a disappointing season in that context (I think!).
Should have hired Pearl 5 years ago, when Cal stopped trying.
So are Pitino, Calipari, Coach K, Dan Hurley, Nate Oats, etc.
I wish we would fire Pope and try.
He may take a year off and take Rick Barnes job on Knoxville next year. He may wait on Kansas job next year. Whatever his decision, I doubt he coaches in college this comming season. Competition next year for a top level coach will be insane. If Golden leaves for the NBA, that will be three top jobs open for a high level coach. FL, KU, and TN all have deep pockets and great facilities. It would be great if we would announce that we will be opening a national search for a head basketball coach to begin in the 2027 - 2028 season.
again though, easy way to get a ton of clicks, mention Kentucky and Billy Donovan together.
What were the terms of the offer he received?
Most insiders, and people close to Donovan, have always said he has an interest in the job.
Not sure he will now, but he 100% would've if they offered him before Pope.
I could see that . The way the NBA recycles coaches he could probably eventually get another job in the league.
Apparently not you, but a gazillion others do. It's tslked about on here constantly.
It's not going to happen, not even a sliver of a chance.
He turned us down every other time we asked, why do you think he would say YES now?
