Top 5 coaches in NCAA’s College Basketball

5. Bill Self, University of Kansas

Self produces the best out of the average. He isn’t the best recruiter like Calipari or the incredible tactician like Roy Williams, but Self is the single greatest inspirational soul in NCAA basketball. Most of his drafted players in the NBA hardly exist for more than a season let a few string of games. They miss Self’s personnel coaching which isn’t abundant in the NBA. It’s easy to say that players who play under him, worship him. His temperament is divinely under control and the choice of words he offers is exquisitely delightful to listen to. Always humble in victories and accepting in defeats, Self is the winningest coach since he took over Kansas.

Notable recruits: Mario Chalmers, Cole Aldrich

4. John Calipari, University of Kentucky

Despite the media’s best efforts to label him a cheat and the NCAA’s attempts to curtail his success, Calipari is the best recruiter the game of College Basketball will ever see. If you’re a highly touted recruit in high school, Calipari will be at your door step, personally offering you to play for him. None of his players go beyond a sophomore season in college, let alone one considering their talents is rich enough to thrive in the NBA. Having boasted several lottery picks, Calipari’s coaching system ensures a high tempo game with few dribbles, which according to me is a rare mix. He doesn’t just do well at big college programs, Calipari’s most notable acclaim came when he took University of Massachusetts all the way to the NCAA game.

Notable recruits: John Wall, Anthony Davis and Derrick Rose

3. Roy Williams, University of North Carolina

Roy Williams is a serious general. You wouldn’t want to mess with him, question his theories or predict his team’s downfall. Think about every kid’s nightmare coach who produces success, and that is Roy Williams. He wins a lot, yet believes in winning only through the principled way of basketball. His players don’t shoot cheap, always play ethically and compassionately. 10 years at UNC coupled with two National Championships, seven Final Fours, and Williams is well on his way to being the Dean Smith of the 2000s. A short coaching career at UNC basketball yet a highly successful and stable one – Roy Williams is a divine figure at Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Notable recruits: Ty Lawson, Tyler Hansbrough and Ray Felton

2. Jim Boeheim, Syracuse University

Think about Boeheim being the Arsene Wenger of the NCAA Basketball fraternity. Not too exquisite or publicized talent, but enough to make a championship-contending side. Aside from his off-court allegations, Boeheim has been a fatherly figure to most of his players. Ask Carmelo Anthony who is the most motivating figure he’s met in his career and Boeheim’s name will be shouted out. Boeheim is also the best user of the bench play system – not often does he throw his best players onto the court and sometimes, plays his strengths from the longevity and durability of his bench. An NBA suited offense with three point transition shots and pick-roll promenade, Boeheim’s talents often get drafted in the lottery. Career record: 863-301, one national title, three Final Fours, 13 regular season/tournament conference titles, one Naismith Coach of the Year award.

Notable recruits: Carmelo Anthony, Derrick Coleman and Gerry McNamara

1. Mike Krzyzewski, Duke University

Coach K, as he is lovingly called, might not just be the greatest coach in the game today but quite possibly, the best ever: 907-285 wins-losses, four national titles, 11 Final Fours, 25 regular season/tournament conference titles, three Naismith Coach of the Year awards. Yes, nearly 1000 wins in college basketball and this guy has got a decade to go in the game. Moreover, he is the current American National Basketball Coach, so he not only has the best recruits in college to work with, but moreover, tames the egos of LeBron James, Kobe Bryant and Kevin Durant at the Olympics. At Duke, he is an absolute legend with many fans jokingly writing his names in ballots for Presidential elections. He not only transformed Duke basketball into an household name but has consistently maintained the team’s elite status for nearly 3 decades now.

Notable recruits: Grant Hill, Elton Brand, Shane Battier and Kyrie Irving