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

By Daniel Benjamin

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
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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Feb 26, 2017; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Butler Bulldogs head coach Chris Holtmann talks to forward Andrew Chrabascz (45) during the second half against the Xavier Musketeers at the Cintas Center. Butler won 88-79. Mandatory Credit: Frank Victores-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 26, 2017; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Butler Bulldogs head coach Chris Holtmann talks to forward Andrew Chrabascz (45) during the second half against the Xavier Musketeers at the Cintas Center. Butler won 88-79. Mandatory Credit: Frank Victores-USA TODAY Sports /

Chris Holtmann, Butler Bulldogs

Chris Holtmann appears to have been the perfect replacement for Brad Stevens at Butler.

The 45-year old is a defensive tactician. However, the Bulldogs have been average on the defensive end of the floor this season. He preaches ball protection on the offensive end. Holtmann is also a strong recruiter.

Holtmann has won 20 or more games in each of his three seasons with the Bulldogs and has also won one NCAA tournament game each year. The Bulldogs won 25 games this season, which is their most under Holtmann. He is 70-30 overall with the Bulldogs.

Prior to coming to Butler, Holtmann spent three years at Gardner-Webb. He had a 44-54 record with Gardner-Webb, which included going 21-13 in 2013-14. Holtmann was an assistant coach at Butler in 2014-15.

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