This is absolutely ridiculous, but unfortunately I’m fairly sure that Gott isn’t gonna make the list. Basically ESPN is saying that Gott isn’t in the top 76 (since there is a tie at 50). With only 18 spots left here are the coaches I think will be listed (in no particular order):
Definitely In:
1. Mike Krzyzewski – Duke
2. Tom Izzo – Michigan State
3. Jim Boeheim – Syracuse
4. John Calipari – Kentucky
5. Billy Donoavan – Florida
6. Rick Pitino – Louisville
7. Bill Self – Kansas
8. Sean Miller – Arizona
9. Bo Ryan – Wisconsin
10. Gregg Marshall – Wichita State
11. Kevin Ollie – UConn (based on recent championship alone)
12. John Beilein – Michigan
13. Mark Few – Gonzaga
14. Roy Williams – UNC (uggh)
Gott’s only fighting chance:
15. Tony Bennett – Virginia (recent ACC regular season and tournament championship)
16. Shaka Smart – VCU (because ESPN loves him)
17. Steve Fischer – San Diego State
18. Fred Hoiberg – Iowa State
I hope I’m wrong and Gott can take spot 17 or 18 instead of Fischer or Hoiberg, but I have a bad feeling about this.