Every few years, an accomplished college basketball coach makes the leap to the world of the NBA. When it happens, that means a renewed debate over whether collegiate coaches have the tools to be successful in the professional game.
Dan Hurley is the latest successful college coach to eye a move to the NBA.'
Hurley certainly made college basketball odds bettors a lot of money over the last two years, but can he replicate that success in Los Angeles?
College Basketball Coaches Who Left For the NBA
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| Coach | Previous College Team (Years) | NBA Team | Years (Record) |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Beilein | Michigan (2007-19) | Cavaliers | 2019-20 (14-40) |
| Billy Donovan | Florida (1996-2015) | Thunder | 2015-20 (261-180) |
| Fred Hoiberg | Iowa State (2010-15) | Bulls | 2015-18 (117-159) |
| Quin Snyder | Missouri (1999-2006) | Jazz | 2014-22 (393-294) |
| Brad Stevens | Butler (2007-13) | Celtics | 2013-21 (392-322) |
| Mike Dunlap | St. John's (2010-12, Assistant Coach) | Bobcats | 2012-13 (21-61) |
| Reggie Theus | New Mexico State (2005-07) | Kings | 2007-08 (44-62) |
| Mike Montgomery | Stanford (1986-2004) | Warriors | 2004-06 (68 -96) |
| Lon Kruger | Illinois (1996-2000) | Hawks | 2000-03 (69-122) |
| Leonard Hamilton | Miami Florida (1990-2000) | Wizards | 2000-01 (19-63) |
| Tim Floyd | Iowa State (1994-98) | Bulls | 1998-2001 (93-235) |
| Rick Pitino | Kentucky (1989-97) | Celtics | 1997-2001 (102-146) |
| John Calipari | UMass (1988-96) | Nets | 1996-99 (72-115) |
| Jerry Tarkanian | UNLV (1973-92) | Spurs | 1992 (9-11) |
| Rick Pitino (Again) | Providence (1985-87) | Knicks | 1987-89 (96-81) |
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