2017 March Madness: Ranking the Sweet 16 coaches

2017 NCAA Tournament: Which Sweet 16 coach is most capable of winning championship?

Feb 27, 2017; Lawrence, KS, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self embraces guard Frank Mason III (0) after he leaves the court during the second half against the Oklahoma Sooners at Allen Fieldhouse. Kansas won 73-63. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /

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March 18, 2017; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Arizona Wildcats head coach Sean Miller reacts during a stoppage in play against the Saint Mary’s Gaels during the first half in the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /

Sean Miller, Arizona Wildcats

Sean Miller is basically in the same category as Mark Few in terms of how good of a coach he is. Miller and Few are both defensive-oriented coaches who give their players freedom on the offensive end. They both also like their interior players to be able to step out and knock down 17-20 footers on a consistent basis.

Miller is in his fifth regional semifinal in eight years at Arizona. The 48-year old, who is 220-65 during his tenure in the desert, has led the Wildcats to Elite Eight three times but has not been able to take the next step. This year’s squad is Miller’s third team in the last four seasons to reach the 30 win plateau.

Prior to landing in Tucson, Miller guided Xavier for five years. He led the Musketeers to the NCAA tournament his last four years in Cincinnati, including two straight Sweet 16 appearances.

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