Here is a link for those who have a subscription:
theathletic.com
For those who don't, I'll give Tier 1 and 2 (it is just in alphabetical order):
[Edit: Looks like some of the formatting and pictures didn't pull over, but I don't think it really causes any issues.]
TIER ONE
TIER 2
They said the following about Bruce:
"Likewise, does the comparison game favor Auburn’s Bruce Pearl? “Kelvin has done a great job, but is he any different than Pearl?” an agent asked. Well, Pearl has won nearly 67 percent of his games with 11 NCAA Tournament bids and one Final Four appearance. Sampson has won 67 percent of his games with 18 NCAA Tournament bids and one Final Four. Eye of the beholder stuff."
Also, in a mailbag following the tiers, they dropped this (https://theathletic.com/3641663/2022/09/30/best-college-basketball-coaches-mens-mailbag/):
Which coach from Tier 2A is most likely to win a title next, and which one has probably seen his best chance go by? – Dan K.
Dana: There are a ton of good options — Eric Musselman, Matt Painter, Chris Beard — but if I’m picking one, I’m picking Bruce Pearl. He’s already proven he can recruit traditionally, and he’s managing the transfer portal well, too. Beyond all of that, though, there’s the biggest factor of all: He’s a really good coach. As in exceptionally good. Remove the transgressions, and his resume is ridiculously impressive. He wins everywhere he goes, including at places that don’t traditionally win (Hello, Auburn!), and while getting good players is the key to success, knowing what to do with them helps as well.
Men's College Basketball Coaching Tiers 2022: Who is now on top in the sport?
There are eight coaches in the top tier, experts say, but they exist across a wide range in the sport.
theathletic.com
For those who don't, I'll give Tier 1 and 2 (it is just in alphabetical order):
[Edit: Looks like some of the formatting and pictures didn't pull over, but I don't think it really causes any issues.]
TIER ONE
| COACH | TEAM |
|---|---|
| Tony Bennett |  Virginia |
| John Calipari |  Kentucky |
| Scott Drew |  Baylor |
| Mark Few |  Gonzaga |
| Tom Izzo |  Michigan State |
| Rick Pitino |  Iona |
| Kelvin Sampson |  Houston |
| Bill Self |  Kansas |
TIER 2
| Dana Altman |  Oregon |
| Rick Barnes |  Tennessee |
| Chris Beard |  Texas |
| Ed Cooley |  Providence |
| Mick Cronin |  UCLA |
| Leonard Hamilton |  Florida State |
| Sean Miller |  Xavier |
| Eric Musselman |  Arkansas |
| Matt Painter |  Purdue |
| Bruce Pearl |  Auburn |
They said the following about Bruce:
"Likewise, does the comparison game favor Auburn’s Bruce Pearl? “Kelvin has done a great job, but is he any different than Pearl?” an agent asked. Well, Pearl has won nearly 67 percent of his games with 11 NCAA Tournament bids and one Final Four appearance. Sampson has won 67 percent of his games with 18 NCAA Tournament bids and one Final Four. Eye of the beholder stuff."
Also, in a mailbag following the tiers, they dropped this (https://theathletic.com/3641663/2022/09/30/best-college-basketball-coaches-mens-mailbag/):
Which coach from Tier 2A is most likely to win a title next, and which one has probably seen his best chance go by? – Dan K.
Dana: There are a ton of good options — Eric Musselman, Matt Painter, Chris Beard — but if I’m picking one, I’m picking Bruce Pearl. He’s already proven he can recruit traditionally, and he’s managing the transfer portal well, too. Beyond all of that, though, there’s the biggest factor of all: He’s a really good coach. As in exceptionally good. Remove the transgressions, and his resume is ridiculously impressive. He wins everywhere he goes, including at places that don’t traditionally win (Hello, Auburn!), and while getting good players is the key to success, knowing what to do with them helps as well.
