Just something fun to debate. Maybe Coach K? Or thinking outside the box - the seble world?

Maybe name it after the guy who created the game.......Tarek Kamil.

Or if it has to be named after a coach, I'd vote for either Boeheim or Popovich.

John Thompson.

Crum
Calhoun
Coach K

There already is a Crum

Valvano.

I am no a huge fan of his but Coach K is a slam dunk choice.

I would definitely be onboard with Thompson, Summitt or Auriemma. All 3 are outstanding figures in the college game.

Longshot... Rollie Massimino. Seems like a good dude that could coach a little.

Posted by shoe3 on 6/20/2021 2:27:00 AM (view original):
John Thompson.

Absolutely John Thompson!!!!!

John Thompson.

The 10 coaches so far have no Big East representatives, no D1's in the Northeast, and no African-Americans.

Not to mention, JT is a Providence alum, and we have no Friar representation either.

Can't do Coach K because I can't possibly be expected to spell his name correctly everytime I wanna talk about that world lol

Huggins - for all the 'bad boy' coaches who love steak, cigars and adult beverages. And he has the 6th most men's coaching wins ever, 4 wins from 4th, which nobody seems to remember.

I like Calhoun or Boeheim too. Valvano as a sentimental fave even though he doesn't truly deserve to be on this very elite list. Coach K is the most obvious choice though - most successful coach ever for goodness' sake.

For all that is holy, please not Calipari - having Rupp already sucks...

"For all that is holy, please not Calipari - having Rupp already sucks..."

+1

I think the "mlitney World" has a nice ring to it.

Actually, in all seriousness, it would be cool to name a world after the top HD coaches of all-time.

Posted by bjschumacher on 6/22/2021 8:18:00 AM (view original):
"For all that is holy, please not Calipari - having Rupp already sucks..."

+1

+2

Calipari and Pitino are both immediate vetoes, and probably Calhoun should be as well, though I’m personally a little less rigid on the last one. Krzyzewski is clearly the most “successful” (if that’s the primary criteria); Olson, Izzo, Williams, and Boeheim would be acceptable, and I suppose Valvano for “sentimental reasons” - fine. But my vote is still for Thompson (with consideration for Auriemma and Summit) for overall significance.

Also, going back to the first point, Tarkanian should probably be renamed.

Coach Benis would be a cool name for a new world