Top 10 College Basketball Coaches

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GREENSBORO, NC - MARCH 19: Head coach Roy Williams of the North Carolina Tar Heels yells to his team against the Radford Highlanders during the first round of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament at the Greensboro Coliseum on March 19, 2009 in

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This list contains some of the greatest basketball coaches ever such as Mike Krzyzewski and Roy Williams, and there are some surprises like Ben Howland. I also included a few honorable mentions.

10. Ben Howland

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 12: Head coach of the UCLA Bruins Ben Howland talks with his team from the sideline during their game against the Washington State Cougars in the Pacific Life Pac-10 Men's Basketball Tournament at the Staples Center on March 12, 2

He is the coach of the UCLA Bruins, and he has lead them to two National Championship games.

9. Jim Boeheim

NEW YORK - MARCH 14: Head coach Jim Boeheim of the Syracuse Orange watch the action against the Louisville Cardinals during the championship game of the Big East Tournament at Madison Square Garden on March 14, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsa

He is the coach of the Syracuse Orange. He lead them to the 2003 NCAA Championship.

8. Rick Pitino

NEW YORK - MARCH 14: Head coach Rick Pitino of the Louisville Cardinals yells to his players against the Syracuse Orange during the championship game of the Big East Tournament at Madison Square Garden on March 14, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by: Micha

He is the coach of the Louisville Cardinals, and he was a NBA coach before coming to Louisville.

7. John Calipari

KANSAS CITY, MO - MARCH 19: Head Coach John Calipari of the Memphis Tigers yells from the sideline during their first round game against the CSUN Matadors in the first half of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament at the Sprint Center on March

He is the coach of the 2008 runner-up in the NCAA Tournament, the Memphis Tigers.

6. Tom Izzo

MINNEAPOLIS - MARCH 20: Head coach Tom Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans coaches against the Robert Morris Colonials during the first round of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on March 20, 2009 in Minn

He is the coach of the 2000 National Champions, Michigan State.

5. Billy Donovan

TAMPA, FL - MARCH 13: Head coach Billy Donovan of the Florida Gators calls a play during the game against the Auburn Tigers during the quaterfinal round of the SEC Men's Basketball Tournament on March 13, 2009 at The St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, Florid

He is the coach of the 2006 and 2007 National Champions, the Florida Gators.

4. Roy Williams

ATLANTA - MARCH 13: Head coach Roy Williams of the North Carolina Tar Heels directs his team against the Virginia Tech Hokies during day two of the 2009 ACC Men's Basketball Tournament on March 13, 2009 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by

He is the coach of the 2005 NCAA Champions, the North Carolina Tarheels.

3. Bill Self

OKLAHOMA CITY - MARCH 12: Head coach Bill Self of the Kansas Jayhawks during the Phillips 66 Big 12 Men's Basketball Championship Quarterfinals at the Ford Center March 12, 2009 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

He is the coach of the defending National Champions, the Kansas Jayhawks.

2. Jim Calhoun

NEW YORK - MARCH 12: Head Coach Jim Calhoun of the Connecticut Huskies looks on from the sidelines during a game against the Syracuse Orange during the quarterfinals of the Big East Tournament at Madison Square Garden on March 12, 2009 in New York City.

He is the coach of the 2004 National Champions, the Connecticut Huskies.

1. Mike Krzyzewski

GREENSBORO, NC - MARCH 19: Head coach Mike Krzyzewski of the Duke Blue Devils yells to his team against the Binghamton Bearcats during the first round of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament at the Greensboro Coliseum on March 19, 2009 in Gree

He is the coach of the Duke Blue Devils, a tournament team every year.

Honorable Mentions 1. Gary Williams

ATLANTA - MARCH 14: Head coach Gary Williams of the Maryland Terrapins argues a call with the officials against the Duke Blue Devils in the semifinals of the 2009 ACC Men's Basketball Tournament on March 14, 2009 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia.

He is the coach of the 2002 NCAA National Champions, the Maryland Terrapins.

Honorable Mentions 2. Tom Crean

INDIANAPOLIS - MARCH 12: Head coach Tom Crean of the Indiana Hoosiers coaches against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the first round of the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse on March 12, 2009 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo

He was the coach of the Marquette Golden Eagles, and he is now the coach of the Indiana Hoosiers.

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Top 10 College Basketball Coaches

By
Wes Miller
(Correspondent) on March 21, 2009

10. Ben Howland

9. Jim Boeheim

8. Rick Pitino

7. John Calipari

6. Tom Izzo

5. Billy Donovan

4. Roy Williams

3. Bill Self

2. Jim Calhoun

1. Mike Krzyzewski

Honorable Mentions 1. Gary Williams

Honorable Mentions 2. Tom Crean

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Top 10 College Basketball Coaches

By Wes Miller (Correspondent) on March 21, 2009

10. Ben Howland

9. Jim Boeheim

8. Rick Pitino

7. John Calipari

6. Tom Izzo

5. Billy Donovan

4. Roy Williams

3. Bill Self

2. Jim Calhoun

1. Mike Krzyzewski

Honorable Mentions 1. Gary Williams

Honorable Mentions 2. Tom Crean

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