JESSIE
EVANS (Louisiana-Lafayette): He always tells me that he gets
"no love" on the Runway to the Fashionable Four. Well, here is
that well-deserved recognition coach. Jessie Evans, who refined
his trade under Lute Olson, has done a fantastic job in Lafayette,
LA. If he doesn't garner interest from others schools, then
something is very much wrong. Another very personable guy, he
still remains in close contact with his former players like Mike
Bibby and Kenny Lofton.
BRUISER
FLINT (Drexel): We first met Bruiser after his UMass team had
been blown out of an Atlantic 10 tournament game. The winning
coach was flat out rude and didn't have the time to talk, but Bru
stopped and chatted for twenty minutes. It was easy to see then
that he was going to have a long career in coaching. Combine that
with his sense of style and a smile that should be doing tooth
paste commercials and you have a real winner. Ask Bru how he is
doing and you will always hear, "I can't complain." I would say
that UMass made a BIG mistake.
BILLY
GARRETT (Seton Hall): Before joining Louis Orr at Siena, and
now Seton Hall, Garrett spent six seasons at Providence-St. Mel
High School in Chicago. He served as athletic director, head boys?
basketball coach and head track coach at the high school. His
father, the late William Garrett, was Indiana?s ?Mr. Basketball?
in 1947. His father led the Shelbyville Bears to their first State
Championship and then became the first African-American basketball
player in the Big Ten Conference. As the expression goes, he is a
people person.
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JOHN
GIANNINI (Maine): There is one main reason that few know what
a tremendous job Dr. John has done at Maine. It's because he
doesn't know the meaning of the expression "self promotion." Did
you know that since he took over at Maine, the Black Bears have
won more games then any team in America East? The only thing
better then his approach to coaching is his approach to people. He
is a wonderful person. Anytime he is in the area he always makes
it a point to stop by and visit the CollegeInsider.com staff.
ANTHONY
GRANT (Florida): Sports Illustrated and The Sporting News have
tabbed him as one of the top future coaching prospects. Grant has
spent the past ten seasons with Billy Donovan and has been a key
component to the Gators success. Grant also had a brief stint at
Stetson and served as an assistant at Miami Senior High School
under former Florida International coach and CollegeInsider.com
contributor "Shaky" Rodriguez. As a player, he was a member of the
Dayton team that faced eventual national champion Georgetown in
the 1984 regional final.
SETH
GREENBERG (Virginia Tech): I never would have heard the end of
it if Seth didn't make this list, but pressure did not factor in
here. Seth is cut from the same stone as Bowling Green's Dan
Dakich. If something is on his mind you are sure to hear about it,
but there is much more to coach Greenberg then just a simple
straight-forward approach. An excellent coach, Greenberg is also a
genuine character, with a great sense of humor. And you have to
have a sense of humor to put up with all the ribbing he takes from
Marist coach Dave Magarity.
REGGIE
HANSON (Kentucky): It wasn't that long ago that Hanson was on
the roster of the Boston Celtics. His NBA career might have been
brief, but the 33-year old UK graduate spent seven seasons playing
professional basketball, six in Japan. A member of Kentucky?s
prestigious 1,000-point club, Hanson is now in his third season as
an assistant under Tubby Smith. Perhaps most impressive is that
Hanson?s dedication to the program led former coach Rick Pitino to
rename the team?s sacrifice award ? the Reggie Hanson Sacrifice
Award. You have to think that he won't be in Lexington for an
extended stay. A head coaching position is in his future.
DON
HARNUM (Rider): Coach Harnum's efforts at Rider have gone
largely unnoticed. During the brief time that Tommy Amaker was at
Seton Hall, before leaving for Michigan, Harnum had a better
record than the former Duke assistant. Unlike many coaches, it is
difficult to surmise whether Harnum won or lost, following any
Broncs game. He keeps things in perspective. He is another coach
that won't read you his resume, but even a casual follower of the
MAAC should recognize his outstanding job. While not quick to list
his accomplishments, Mr. Harnum will not refrain from playfully
attacking a fellow coach. He often pokes fun at the size of Dave
Magarity's (Marist) head.
STAN
HEATH (Arkansas): At Michigan State, Kent State and now
Arkansas, one thing has followed Stan Heath -- class. While many
have short memories, Heath was quick to give credit to Gary Waters
for setting the table at Kent State. And even now he credits Tom
Izzo for much, if not all, of what he has learned. Sincerity and
dedication best describe this coach. He is another one of those
guys that nobody has anything but nice things to say about. To say
his future is bright is an understatement.
BRAD
HOLLAND (San Diego): Coming out high school, Brad Holland was
one of the top five players in America and he was the last player
ever recruited by the legendary John Wooden. Holland has taken
nothing and turned it into a winner in San Diego. His loyalty and
commitment are unmatched and his no-nonsense attitude helps to set
him apart from others. Holland's uncompromising style should be
example for up-and-coming coaches. After Brad Holland, they broke
the mold. You can expect to see USD bounce back in a big way in
2005.
JESSIE
EVANS (Louisiana-Lafayette): He always tells me that he gets
"no love" on the Runway to the Fashionable Four. Well, here is
that well-deserved recognition coach. Jessie Evans, who refined
his trade under Lute Olson, has done a fantastic job in Lafayette,
LA. If he doesn't garner interest from others schools, then
something is very much wrong. Another very personable guy, he
still remains in close contact with his former players like Mike
Bibby and Kenny Lofton. 
BRUISER
FLINT (Drexel): We first met Bruiser after his UMass team had
been blown out of an Atlantic 10 tournament game. The winning
coach was flat out rude and didn't have the time to talk, but Bru
stopped and chatted for twenty minutes. It was easy to see then
that he was going to have a long career in coaching. Combine that
with his sense of style and a smile that should be doing tooth
paste commercials and you have a real winner. Ask Bru how he is
doing and you will always hear, "I can't complain." I would say
that UMass made a BIG mistake.
BILLY
GARRETT (Seton Hall): Before joining Louis Orr at Siena, and
now Seton Hall, Garrett spent six seasons at Providence-St. Mel
High School in Chicago. He served as athletic director, head boys?
basketball coach and head track coach at the high school. His
father, the late William Garrett, was Indiana?s ?Mr. Basketball?
in 1947. His father led the Shelbyville Bears to their first State
Championship and then became the first African-American basketball
player in the Big Ten Conference. As the expression goes, he is a
people person. 
JOHN
GIANNINI (Maine): There is one main reason that few know what
a tremendous job Dr. John has done at Maine. It's because he
doesn't know the meaning of the expression "self promotion." Did
you know that since he took over at Maine, the Black Bears have
won more games then any team in America East? The only thing
better then his approach to coaching is his approach to people. He
is a wonderful person. Anytime he is in the area he always makes
it a point to stop by and visit the CollegeInsider.com staff. 
ANTHONY
GRANT (Florida): Sports Illustrated and The Sporting News have
tabbed him as one of the top future coaching prospects. Grant has
spent the past ten seasons with Billy Donovan and has been a key
component to the Gators success. Grant also had a brief stint at
Stetson and served as an assistant at Miami Senior High School
under former Florida International coach and CollegeInsider.com
contributor "Shaky" Rodriguez. As a player, he was a member of the
Dayton team that faced eventual national champion Georgetown in
the 1984 regional final.
SETH
GREENBERG (Virginia Tech): I never would have heard the end of
it if Seth didn't make this list, but pressure did not factor in
here. Seth is cut from the same stone as Bowling Green's Dan
Dakich. If something is on his mind you are sure to hear about it,
but there is much more to coach Greenberg then just a simple
straight-forward approach. An excellent coach, Greenberg is also a
genuine character, with a great sense of humor. And you have to
have a sense of humor to put up with all the ribbing he takes from
Marist coach Dave Magarity.
REGGIE
HANSON (Kentucky): It wasn't that long ago that Hanson was on
the roster of the Boston Celtics. His NBA career might have been
brief, but the 33-year old UK graduate spent seven seasons playing
professional basketball, six in Japan. A member of Kentucky?s
prestigious 1,000-point club, Hanson is now in his third season as
an assistant under Tubby Smith. Perhaps most impressive is that
Hanson?s dedication to the program led former coach Rick Pitino to
rename the team?s sacrifice award ? the Reggie Hanson Sacrifice
Award. You have to think that he won't be in Lexington for an
extended stay. A head coaching position is in his future.
DON
HARNUM (Rider): Coach Harnum's efforts at Rider have gone
largely unnoticed. During the brief time that Tommy Amaker was at
Seton Hall, before leaving for Michigan, Harnum had a better
record than the former Duke assistant. Unlike many coaches, it is
difficult to surmise whether Harnum won or lost, following any
Broncs game. He keeps things in perspective. He is another coach
that won't read you his resume, but even a casual follower of the
MAAC should recognize his outstanding job. While not quick to list
his accomplishments, Mr. Harnum will not refrain from playfully
attacking a fellow coach. He often pokes fun at the size of Dave
Magarity's (Marist) head.
STAN
HEATH (Arkansas): At Michigan State, Kent State and now
Arkansas, one thing has followed Stan Heath -- class. While many
have short memories, Heath was quick to give credit to Gary Waters
for setting the table at Kent State. And even now he credits Tom
Izzo for much, if not all, of what he has learned. Sincerity and
dedication best describe this coach. He is another one of those
guys that nobody has anything but nice things to say about. To say
his future is bright is an understatement.
BRAD
HOLLAND (San Diego): Coming out high school, Brad Holland was
one of the top five players in America and he was the last player
ever recruited by the legendary John Wooden. Holland has taken
nothing and turned it into a winner in San Diego. His loyalty and
commitment are unmatched and his no-nonsense attitude helps to set
him apart from others. Holland's uncompromising style should be
example for up-and-coming coaches. After Brad Holland, they broke
the mold. You can expect to see USD bounce back in a big way in
2005.