Candid Coaches: Who was the best college basketball coaching hire of 2026?

Posted Aug 28, 2026
Who was the best high-major coaching hire of the 2026 cycle? 3. Michael Malone, UNC: 16%. "It ain't even close. Malone is the best hire by far. The guy won an NBA championship." "Very difficult to argue against Malone given his track record and the similarities between college and pro basketball today. You cannot question his coaching acumen. (CBS Sports)

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