DAVE
MAGARITY (Marist): What is not to like about coach Magarity?
People who read his movie columns often ask me, "is he really
that funny?" The answer is yes, but Dave is much more than just a great
post game interview. The longtime coach is viewed by his fellow
coaches as being a really good guy. Dave represents all that is
good about the coaching profession. Whenever he decides to step
away there will be a void, which will never be filled.
CORNELL
MANN (Western Michigan): After three seasons as a player at
Akron and two seasons as an assistant at Central Michigan, Cornell
Mann joined Steve Hawkins staff with a wealth of Mid-American
Conference knowledge. An excellent guard in his own right, Mann
has helped to bring along WMU's perimeter players, while serving
as an invaluable recruiter in the state of Michigan. The man with
the Bruiser Flint smile was also a member of Colorado's 1991 NIT
Final Four team.
BOBBY
MARLIN (Sam Houston State): Why in the world has a big time
program not hired this coach? Under Marlin's watch Sam Houston
State has enjoyed success like never before. Since taking over
SHSU, no team in the Southland Conference has had more wins then
the Bearkats. He is a no-nonsense individual, but beneath that
tough exterior is a very kind and good-hearted person. He recently
gained a lot of attention from his fellow coaches for his column
in the NABC newsletter, on the state of coaching. A truly a
self-made coach that always seems to do more with less..
LUTE
OLSON (Arizona): When asked if Josh Pastner and Jim Rosborough
would give him a hard time for making the Top 50, coach Olson
said, "they know better." The hall of fame coach was taken back by
the fact that he made the list and wondered if it was a list of
over-60 coaches. But the fact is that Coach Olson is more elegant
than ever before. Everybody knows what a tremendous coach he is,
but he is even a better person. Polite, polished and one of the
most wonderful gentlemen you will ever meet. At first I thought he
was the Paul Newman of college basketball, but I think it's more
appropriate to view Newman as the Lute Olson of Hollywood.
MATT
PAINTER (Southern Illinois): Talk about an impressive
first act. Coach Painter's rookie campaign has been historical for
the Salukis. It was a slam dunk that Painter would walk away with
the Missouri Valley coach of the year award. The 33-year old coach
was married last year, a year that saw him get a contract worth
nearly 750K. It is safe to say that the past twelve months have
been very good for Painter. The top assistant at SIU, under Bruce
Weber, brings class and energy to the basketball court. A terrific
guy with a very bright future..
BRUCE
PEARL (Wisconsin-Milwaukee): Mr. Tom Jones continues to get
rave reviews for his x-and-o approach. The former Dr. Tom Davis
assistant isn't pleased by the fact that the Yankees landed Alex
Rodriguez, but he did find it amusing that he made this list and
his dapper assistant (Tony Jones) did not. Pearl has done nothing
less than a phenomenal job since moving to the division I ranks,
after a great run at Southern Indiana. It's hard to imagine that
this personable guy will be at UWM for much longer..
BUZZ
PETERSON (Tennessee): Everybody's All-American is how
Marist coach Dave Magarity once referred to this Dean Smith
disciple. Buzz Peterson is one of the friendliest and
down-to-earth people in coaching. The man who credits his mother
for giving him good manners has also frequently reminded Michael
Jordan that it was he and not Michael that was tabbed North
Carolina's high school player of the year. What a wonderful
person.
KELVIN
SAMPSON (Oklahoma): You have to love the fire in the heart of
Kelvin Sampson. He wears it like his fashionable blue denim
shirts. On Kelvin's watch, the Oklahoma Sooners have been a
mainstay in the Top 25 and have consistently been a legitimate
contender to go deep into March. In addition, Kelvin's tenure as
NABC President has seen the organization take major steps forward.
A devoted family man, Coach Sampson is one of the most caring
individuals you will ever meet. He is a winner in every sense of
the word.
BYRON
SAMUELS (Radford): About the only fault Byron Samuels
has is that he is a Los Angeles Dodger fan. In spite of that fact,
Byron has put together quite an impressive resume. He brought
Hampton to the ranks of Division I, recruiting Tarvis Williams who
would later lead the Pirates to an upset of Iowa State in the
NCAAs. Samuels wasn't at Hampton during their NCAA run, but he was
a major factor in the building process. The former Tennessee
assistant is brings a high level of integrity to the profession.
PATRICK
SELLERS (Massachusetts): Last season, while working his
trade at Central Connecticut State, Sellers' dapper look got him a
ticket to the Fashionable Four, in New Orleans. Now at UMass,
Sellers has continued to impress with his attire and his hard
work. With a very polite and professional demeanor, Sellers has
quickly asserted himself as a coach to keep an eye on. With so
many questions being raised about the future of the coaching
profession, college basketball has a bright future if people like
Patrick Sellers are the next wave of head coaches.
DAVE
MAGARITY (Marist): What is not to like about coach Magarity?
People who read his movie columns often ask me, "is he really
that funny?" The answer is yes, but Dave is much more than just a great
post game interview. The longtime coach is viewed by his fellow
coaches as being a really good guy. Dave represents all that is
good about the coaching profession. Whenever he decides to step
away there will be a void, which will never be filled.
CORNELL
MANN (Western Michigan): After three seasons as a player at
Akron and two seasons as an assistant at Central Michigan, Cornell
Mann joined Steve Hawkins staff with a wealth of Mid-American
Conference knowledge. An excellent guard in his own right, Mann
has helped to bring along WMU's perimeter players, while serving
as an invaluable recruiter in the state of Michigan. The man with
the Bruiser Flint smile was also a member of Colorado's 1991 NIT
Final Four team. 
BOBBY
MARLIN (Sam Houston State): Why in the world has a big time
program not hired this coach? Under Marlin's watch Sam Houston
State has enjoyed success like never before. Since taking over
SHSU, no team in the Southland Conference has had more wins then
the Bearkats. He is a no-nonsense individual, but beneath that
tough exterior is a very kind and good-hearted person. He recently
gained a lot of attention from his fellow coaches for his column
in the NABC newsletter, on the state of coaching. A truly a
self-made coach that always seems to do more with less.. 
LUTE
OLSON (Arizona): When asked if Josh Pastner and Jim Rosborough
would give him a hard time for making the Top 50, coach Olson
said, "they know better." The hall of fame coach was taken back by
the fact that he made the list and wondered if it was a list of
over-60 coaches. But the fact is that Coach Olson is more elegant
than ever before. Everybody knows what a tremendous coach he is,
but he is even a better person. Polite, polished and one of the
most wonderful gentlemen you will ever meet. At first I thought he
was the Paul Newman of college basketball, but I think it's more
appropriate to view Newman as the Lute Olson of Hollywood.
MATT
PAINTER (Southern Illinois): Talk about an impressive
first act. Coach Painter's rookie campaign has been historical for
the Salukis. It was a slam dunk that Painter would walk away with
the Missouri Valley coach of the year award. The 33-year old coach
was married last year, a year that saw him get a contract worth
nearly 750K. It is safe to say that the past twelve months have
been very good for Painter. The top assistant at SIU, under Bruce
Weber, brings class and energy to the basketball court. A terrific
guy with a very bright future.. 
BRUCE
PEARL (Wisconsin-Milwaukee): Mr. Tom Jones continues to get
rave reviews for his x-and-o approach. The former Dr. Tom Davis
assistant isn't pleased by the fact that the Yankees landed Alex
Rodriguez, but he did find it amusing that he made this list and
his dapper assistant (Tony Jones) did not. Pearl has done nothing
less than a phenomenal job since moving to the division I ranks,
after a great run at Southern Indiana. It's hard to imagine that
this personable guy will be at UWM for much longer.. 
BUZZ
PETERSON (Tennessee): Everybody's All-American is how
Marist coach Dave Magarity once referred to this Dean Smith
disciple. Buzz Peterson is one of the friendliest and
down-to-earth people in coaching. The man who credits his mother
for giving him good manners has also frequently reminded Michael
Jordan that it was he and not Michael that was tabbed North
Carolina's high school player of the year. What a wonderful
person. 
KELVIN
SAMPSON (Oklahoma): You have to love the fire in the heart of
Kelvin Sampson. He wears it like his fashionable blue denim
shirts. On Kelvin's watch, the Oklahoma Sooners have been a
mainstay in the Top 25 and have consistently been a legitimate
contender to go deep into March. In addition, Kelvin's tenure as
NABC President has seen the organization take major steps forward.
A devoted family man, Coach Sampson is one of the most caring
individuals you will ever meet. He is a winner in every sense of
the word.
BYRON
SAMUELS (Radford): About the only fault Byron Samuels
has is that he is a Los Angeles Dodger fan. In spite of that fact,
Byron has put together quite an impressive resume. He brought
Hampton to the ranks of Division I, recruiting Tarvis Williams who
would later lead the Pirates to an upset of Iowa State in the
NCAAs. Samuels wasn't at Hampton during their NCAA run, but he was
a major factor in the building process. The former Tennessee
assistant is brings a high level of integrity to the profession. 
PATRICK
SELLERS (Massachusetts): Last season, while working his
trade at Central Connecticut State, Sellers' dapper look got him a
ticket to the Fashionable Four, in New Orleans. Now at UMass,
Sellers has continued to impress with his attire and his hard
work. With a very polite and professional demeanor, Sellers has
quickly asserted himself as a coach to keep an eye on. With so
many questions being raised about the future of the coaching
profession, college basketball has a bright future if people like
Patrick Sellers are the next wave of head coaches.