Dribble Handoff: 8 Power-League Members Keep Coaching Chain In-House
April 20th, 2023 - 20:16
In a typical season, about 1/5 of the NCAA DI head coaches are "next man up" in-house promotions. The following eight active mentors serve as promoted bench boss for a power-conference member:
| Head Coach (Years as Aide) | Power-League School | Stint as Assistant at Same University Under Predecessor |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Boynton Jr. (1) | Oklahoma State | 2016-17 under Brad Underwood |
| Matt Painter (1) | Purdue | 2004-05 under Gene Keady |
| Rodney Terry* (2) | Texas | 2021-22 and 2022-23 under Chris Beard |
| Hubert Davis (9) | North Carolina | 2012-13 through 2020-21 under Roy Williams |
| Jon Scheyer (9) | Duke | 2013-14 through 2021-22 under Mike Krzyzewski |
| Adrian Autry (12) | Syracuse | 2011-12 through 2022-23 under Jim Boeheim |
| Tom Izzo (12) | Michigan State | 1983-84 through 1994-95 under Jud Heathcote |
| Greg Gard (15) | Wisconsin | 2001-02 to 2015-16 under Bo Ryan |
*Terry served as interim head coach for more than half of 2022-23 campaign.