He knows the state, recruits the state better than anyone (see 2016-17-18 classes), has SEC and NBA playing experience. He's coached under Phil Jackson, Greg Popovich and now spent a year in the SEC under Pearl.
Seems like a no-brainer to me.
More important question is if he would entertain the idea of leaving an assistant's job at his alma mater for the head coaching job at his lifelong rival?
Seems like a no-brainer to me.
More important question is if he would entertain the idea of leaving an assistant's job at his alma mater for the head coaching job at his lifelong rival?
