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Big 12 Basketball: Ranking the 10 head coaches for 2019-20 season

By Joey Loose

LUBBOCK, TX - FEBRUARY 23: Jarrett Culver #23 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders drives to the basket against Quentin Grimes #5 of the Kansas Jayhawks during the second half of the game on February 23, 2019 at United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, Texas. Texas Tech defeated Kansas 91-62. (Photo by John Weast/Getty Images)
LUBBOCK, TX - FEBRUARY 23: Jarrett Culver #23 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders drives to the basket against Quentin Grimes #5 of the Kansas Jayhawks during the second half of the game on February 23, 2019 at United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, Texas. Texas Tech defeated Kansas 91-62. (Photo by John Weast/Getty Images) /
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AMES, IA – JANUARY 30: Head coach Steve Prohm of the Iowa State Cyclones argues a call by the official in the first half of play against thew West Virginia Mountaineers at Hilton Coliseum on January 30, 2019 in Ames, Iowa. (Photo by David Purdy/Getty Images)
AMES, IA – JANUARY 30: Head coach Steve Prohm of the Iowa State Cyclones argues a call by the official in the first half of play against thew West Virginia Mountaineers at Hilton Coliseum on January 30, 2019 in Ames, Iowa. (Photo by David Purdy/Getty Images) /

9. Steve Prohm (Iowa State)

The Cyclones have not been to the Final Four since 1944, but Prohm has certainly continued the moment that Fred Hoiberg started at Iowa State. There were long periods of time where this program did next to nothing in basketball, but Prohm has helped usher in a new era of promise.

Prohm comes from humble beginnings, playing D-3 basketball and starting his career as a volunteer assistant at Centenary. He worked there under Billy Kennedy, who he’d later follow to Southeastern Louisiana and eventually Murray State. After five years, he slid up the bench at Murray State, becoming head coach in 2011. He immediately led the Racers to an impressive 31-2 season and dominated the OVC in his four seasons in charge, winning 104 games.

Iowa State brought Prohm to the Big 12 in 2015 and he’s rewarded them for their faith. He immediately built off Hoiberg’s success, leading his first team to the Sweet Sixteen. His second season ended with a second-place conference finish. In all, he’s made three NCAA Tournaments in his four seasons with one rough rebuilding effort sandwiched in the middle. Based on where this program was before Hoiberg’s arrival, Prohm has done solid work keeping them a yearly Big 12 contender.

Prohm is still a relatively young coach and should have plenty of successful years ahead. Offense will continue to be Iowa State’s calling card and this team will certainly contend for more postseason success. The Big 12 is an extremely competitive conference and Prohm has answered the bell so far. How will he continue to shape this Cyclones program in the future?

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