When a job like the UK’s men’s basketball coach opens up, it creates a whirlwind effect on the rest of the coaches across the nation. That was seen two years ago when Tubby Smith left.
Now with Billy Gillispie fired, some of the top names in college basketball are rumored to be filling his shoes at UK. If that happens, then dozens of small school coaches will be chomping at the bit to fill those spots.
See the trend here?
That’s why the Kernel took its best guess at who may fill in for some of the coaches rumored to be at the top of UK’s list. With Anthony Grant accepting the Alabama job Friday night, things could get murky, but if Billy Donovan bolts, Grant could still be the new head coach at Florida. Odder things have happened.
Some of the lower school candidates are also on the short list for UK. But we’re guessing UK gets one of the rumored top four on its list.
Even if we’re completely wrong, don’t point any fingers. Figuring this stuff out is harder than a sudoku.
Instead, marvel at the frequent flier miles some of these coaches will be racking up pretty soon.
Graphic by Justin Linne | Staff
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