Players are often the most celebrated when teams succeed. However, coaches are the brains behind any team’s success. There have been many successful and legendary coaches in men’s college basketball. Below are the top nine best men’s college basketball coaches of all time.
Top 9 Best Coaches in Men’s College Basketball History
1. Mike Krzyzewski
Mike Krzyzewski made 13 appearances in the Final Four during his time with Duke–the most in the tournament’s history. He also has 5 national titles and 132 tournament wins.
2. John Wooden
John Wooden won 10 national titles, including an incredible seven in a row for UCLA. He also has the second-most appearances in the Final Four history, with 12.
3. Dean Smith
Widely regarded as one of the best coaches of all time, Dean Smith had 65 wins in the NCAA and two national titles. He also had 11 Final Four appearances.
4. Rick Pitino
Rick Pitino has a remarkable coaching record. He has eight Final Four appearances and has won two national championships. He remains the only coach to have led three different teams to a Final Four–achieving the feat with Providence, Kentucky, and Louisville.
5. Jim Calhoun
Jim Calhoun won three national championships and recorded 49 NCAA wins. However, Calhoun isn’t known for his titles or wins alone. He also has a reputation for developing players.
6. Roy Williams
Roy Williams has won three national titles and led several teams to the Final Four. He is one of just six coaches to have won at least three national championships. Williams also has the second-most wins of all coaches in the history of the NCAA.
7. Tom Izzo
Tom Izzo has been in the game for over thirty years, has won one national Championship, and has made eight Final Four appearances. The Michigan State head coach has led the lead to a tournament berth for 27 years in a row and also made Sweet 16 runs.
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8. Bob Knight
Bob Knight recorded 45 NCAA Tournament wins during his illustrious career. He also won three national championships and made five Final Four. The former Indiana coach is widely regarded as one of the best coaches in men’s college basketball history.
9. Bill Self
Bill Self has led Kansas to the NCAA Tournament every year since he took over in the 2003-2004 season. He has also won two national championships and recorded the sixth-most wins in the tournament’s history.
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