Louisville Men’s Basketball Head Coach Hot Board 2.

Here’s an updated look at some of the more likely candidates to replace Kenny Payne as the head men’s basketball coach of the Cardinals

 

 

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – It’s been a little over a week since the University of Louisville opted to fire men’s basketball head coach Kenny Payne. The Cardinals recently concluded a disastrous 8-24 campaign in what was Payne’s second year at the helm and Payne ended his tenure at his alma mater with a 12-52 overall record

 

However, since the Payne was dismissed last Wednesday, there have been a ton of moving parts as it pertains to some of Louisville’s top target

 

For starters, it was reported that Baylor head coach Scott Drew – who was perceived to be the Cardinals No. 1 target – would indeed be staying in Waco with the Bears. Additionally, Alabama head coach Nate Oats agreed to an extension with the Crimson Tide, and Indiana State head coach Josh Schertz is rumored to be in the mix for the Saint Louis jo

 

With that being said, who is still in the mix for the job? Below is an updated list of the individuals that are very likely candidates to be the next head coach of the Cardinals. Candidates in alphabetical order by last nam

 

Mick Cron

Record at UCLA: 114-5

Overall head coaching record: 478-22

 

Summary: Whether it was Murray State, Cincinnati or UCLA, Cronin has had success everywhere he has gone. Not only has he made multiple NCAA Tournament appearances at each stop, but has been named conference Coach of the Year at least once with each program. Not to mention that he has Louisville ties, serving as an assistant under Rick Pitino for two season

 

One caveat is that, while Cronin gets to the NCAA Tournament, he hasn’t taken his team far. Out of his 14 trips to the Big Dance, he made it past the first weekend just four times. While he has done so in every one of his non-COVID seasons with the Bruins, including a Final Four in 2021, UCLA is primed to miss out on the NCAA Tournament entirely this seaso

 

Jamie Dix

Record at TCU: 160-10

Overall head coaching record: 488-23

 

Summary: Ever since becoming a head coach, Dixon has been incredibly successful. During his 13-year run as the head coach at Pitt, he guided the Panthers to 11 NCAA Tournament appearances, and three trips to the second weekend. Pitt was also briefly ranked as the No. 1 team in the country during the 2008-09 season when he was named the Naismith Coach of the Yea

 

He eventually left the ACC to coach TCU, his alma mater. While his first five years at the helm were a mixed bag, Dixon has led the Horned Frogs to three-straight NCAA Tournament appearances, and they are a trendy pick to upset No. 1 Purdue in a potential second round matchup. The big question with Dixon is: would he leave Fort Worth, and how serious of a candidate is h

 

Shaheen Hollow

Record at Seton Hall: 37-2

Overall head coaching record: 101-8

 

Summary: Holloway is quickly ascending up the coaching ladder, and is regarded as one of the top young coaches in the country. Taking over a Saint Peters program that had one winning season in a seven-year span, he was able to guide them on a miracle Cinderella run to the Elite Eight during his fourth year with the Peacocks in 2022, which included a stunning first round upset over Kentuck

 

After that, he left for his alma mater at Seton Hall. While Holloway has yet to guide the Pirates to the NCAA Tournament in his two seasons there, they very nearly made it this season, and he has had some impressive wins so far – including two against UConn. But, like with Dixon, would Holloway be one to leave his alma mater that he is extremely loyal to? y.58aye?r.29onn.s.32ine:b.s..SSSSSSsSs:O.0)meSESKTMo leave his alma mater that he is extremely loyal to?