Top 10 Best Current College Basketball Coaches

10. JON SCHEYER, DUKE

JON  SCHEYER

Scheyer does not have a single win on his resume , yet he put together the No. 1-ranked Class of 2022 which itself speaks volumes about his potential. Odds are in his favor that Jon is going to dominate in a year from now.

9. HUBERT DAVIS, NORTH CAROLINA

HUBERT DAVIS

Davis engineered one of the all-time, late-season resurgences, guiding North Carolina all the way to the national championship game as a No. 8 seed. Davis had Kansas in a 15-point hole at halftime, having the perfect temperament for the ever-changing collegiate game  

8. KELVIN SAMPSON, HOUSTON

KELVIN SAMPSON

Kelvin's pressure-filled defense absolutely wrecks opponents, and Houston has been a top-25 defense, via KenPom. Sampson has led the Cougars to back-to-back Elite 8 appearances, and he has racked up 624 career wins. 

7. ERIC MUSSELMAN, ARKANSAS

 ERIC  MUSSELMAN

The new-age coach , Eric led Arkansas to two Elite 8s in his first three years at the helm. Musselman is a fantastic recruiter who landed Arkansas’ first-ever No. 1 recruit in Nick Smith Jr. He turned Nevada into a beast quickly, too. 

6. TONY BENNETT, VIRGINIA

 TONY BENNETT

Bennett earned five ACC Conference championships since 2013-14 and is widely regarded as one of the best, defensive coaches in the country. Bennett has finished with a top-10 defense, via Kenpom, 10 times throughout his 16 years as a head coach. 

5. TOM IZZO, MICHIGAN STATE

TOM  IZZO

Izzo has the 2000 national championship on his resume, and Michigan State has made the Final Four six times. He currently ranks No. 31 in career wins in college basketball’s illustrious history. The Spartans have won the Big Ten 10 times under Izzo. 

4. MARK FEW, GONZAGA

 MARK  FEW

Few’s accolades stretch far and wide. He’s made the NCAA Tournament all 23 years he’s been at the helm of Gonzaga basketball. Moreover , Mark has led the ‘Zags to the conference title a whopping 21 times. 

3. SCOTT DREW, BAYLOR

 SCOTT DREW

Drew put together one of college basketball’s all-time dominant teams, and the Bears cut the nets down in 2021 after dismantling everyone in their path. Drew has also won at least 19 games in the last 11 seasons.

2. JOHN CALIPARI, KENTUCKY

 JOHN CALIPARI

John Calipari has appeared in six Final Fours. He led Kentucky to the 2012 national championship, and helped transform the sport by leaning into the one-and-done era. John has won the loaded SEC six times. 

1. BILL SELF, KANSAS

BILL  SELF

Bill Self cemented himself as the No. 1 coach with a dramatic, win in the 2022 national championship game against North Carolina. Self has won 16 Big 12 championships, he’s earned four trips to the Final Four and he’s a two-time National Champion.