The 2025 Coaching Carousel: Which College Basketball Hire Will Be a Slam Dunk?
The year 2025 brought a whirlwind of change to the college basketball landscape. From Maryland to Miami, Indiana to Iowa, and Villanova to Virginia, a staggering number of programs underwent coaching makeovers. Even powerhouse programs like Texas and Texas A&M weren't immune to the shuffle, bringing the total number of coaching changes in major conferences to a whopping dozen. But here's where it gets controversial: while some of these hires will undoubtedly fizzle out by 2030, others have the potential to be game-changers, with a select few coaches poised to dominate the sidelines for over a decade. Which schools made the smartest moves? And this is the part most people miss: could a seemingly underwhelming hire actually be a hidden gem waiting to shine? (CBS Sports)
Beyond the Headlines:
- Florida State's Resurgence: The Seminoles roared back onto the scene in Week 7, leaving no doubt that Kalen DeBoer is the perfect fit for their program. (Tar Heel Times)
- NCAA's Betting Shift: In a surprising move, the NCAA is inching closer to allowing Division I athletes and staff to bet on professional sports. A bold decision, or a recipe for disaster? (Tar Heel Times)
- Penn State's Shakeup: James Franklin's tenure at Penn State came to an abrupt end after a string of losses, raising questions about the program's future direction. (Tar Heel Times)
- Mariners-Tigers Epic: Game 5 of the ALDS between Seattle and Detroit was a 15-inning thriller, showcasing the raw emotion and unpredictability that makes baseball so captivating. (Tar Heel Times)
Food for Thought:
With so many new faces on the sidelines, the 2025-26 college basketball season promises to be one of the most intriguing in recent memory. Which coach will emerge as the next coaching legend? Will the NCAA's betting policy change have unintended consequences? And what does Penn State's coaching search reveal about the pressures of big-time college athletics? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
