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College Basketball: Ranking the Top 10 coaching hires for 2017-18

By Daniel Benjamin

Mar 22, 2017; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers athletic director Joe Alleva introduces new basketball head coach Will Wade during a press conference at the LSU Student Union. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 22, 2017; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers athletic director Joe Alleva introduces new basketball head coach Will Wade during a press conference at the LSU Student Union. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 10, 2016; Spokane, WA, USA; Akron Zips head coach Keith Dambrot looks on against the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the first half at McCarthey Athletic Center. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 10, 2016; Spokane, WA, USA; Akron Zips head coach Keith Dambrot looks on against the Gonzaga Bulldogs during the first half at McCarthey Athletic Center. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Keith Dambrot, Duquesne Dukes

Keith Dambrot was a fantastic hire for Duquesne. Dambrot is coming over from Akron where he had a great 13-year run at Akron. He led the Zips to 12-20 win seasons and posted a 305-139 record overall. Akron made 10 postseason appearances under Dambrot, including three trips to the “Big Dance”.

Duquesne has struggled for years. The Dukes went 10-22 last year and has not had a winning season since 2011-12. Duquesne has one conference tournament title and five NCAA Tournament appearances in its history.

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