The 10 Best College Basketball Coaches

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L.D. Skarzinski
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DETROIT - APRIL 03: A detail of a player from the Connecticut Huskies holding a basketball with the 2009 Final Four logo on it during practice prior to the Final Four of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament at Ford Field on April 3, 2009 in De

Who ranks at the top of the NCAA coaching hot list. Is your school represented? If not, sell me on it and be short and sweet. No picks from the heart, you don't wager with it so it does not belong here.

These are my picks and yours may be the same, but I doubt it!

Comments are always welcome, and debates will allow you to vent.

10. Bobby Huggins-West Virginia University

NEW YORK - MARCH 14: Bob Huggins of the West Virginia Mountaineers reacts to a play during day three of the 2008 Big East Men's Basketball Championship at Madison Square Garden on March 14, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Recruiting demon and finally home.

9. John Calipari-University of Kentucky

18 JAN 1994: UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS COACH JOHN CALIPARI POINTS OUT DIRECTIONS TO HIS PLAYERS DURING A NON-CONFERENCE GAME WITH THE DEPAUL BLUE DEMONS.

The recruiting guru.

8. Tom Crean-Indiana University

INDIANAPOLIS - MARCH 12: Head coach Tom Crean of the Indiana Hoosiers looks on 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. (Pho

Asked to restore the glory at IU.

7. Pat Summitt-University of Tennesse

CLEVELAND - APRIL 03: Head coach Pat Summitt of the Tennessee Lady Volunteers celebrates with the trophy after after Tennessee's 59-46 win against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights to win the 2007 NCAA Women's Basketball Championship Game at Quicken Loans Aren

Best coach in SEC!

6. Jay Wright-Villinova University

DETROIT - APRIL 04: Head coach Jay Wright of the Villanova Wildcats reacts from the sideline while taking on the North Carolina Tar Heels during the National Semifinal game of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship at Ford Field on April 4, 20

This Dapper Dan is a great coach along with a classy dresser.

5. Mike Krzyzewski-Duke University

SAN ANTONIO - APRIL 3: Head coach Mike Krzyzewski of the Duke Blue Devils gestures during the semifinal game of the NCAA Final Four Tournament against the UConn Huskies on April 3, 2004 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Gett

Who can argue with Coach K?

4. Roy Williams-University of North Carolina

DETROIT - APRIL 06: Head coach Roy Williams of the North Carolina Tar Heels looks on against the Michigan State Spartans during the 2009 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball National Championship game at Ford Field on April 6, 2009 in Detroit, Michigan. (Ph

Has won everywhere and will continue to win big at UNC.

3. Jim Calhoun-UCONN

DETROIT - APRIL 04: Head coach Jim Calhoun of the Connecticut Huskies reacts from the sideline while taking on the Michigan State Spartans during the National Semifinal game of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship at Ford Field on April 4, 2

Tough as nails, team plays like he coaches.

2. Rick Pitino-Louisville

LOUISVILLE, KY - MARCH 01: Head Coach Rick Pitino of the Louisville Cardinals reacts to play during the Big East Conference game against the Marquette Golden Eagles at Freedom Hall on March 1, 2009 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Ima

Fashion plate second only to Jay Wright at 'Nova. Oh by the way he has a National Championship ring.

1. Tom Izzo-Michigan State

DETROIT - APRIL 06: Head coach Tom Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans reacts as he coaches against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the 2009 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball National Championship game at Ford Field on April 6, 2009 in Detroit, Michig

The best in the business!

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