Ivy League Basketball: Top 10 head coaches of the century (2000-20)

10. Craig Robinson – Brown (2006-2008)

In a league with eight teams, none of which jump off the page as powerful mid-major programs these days, it can be hard to find a collection of coaches of note. Though he spent just two years at Brown, Robinson is certainly worthy of said recognition. He took his first collegiate head coaching position in 2006, eventually turning that into a Pac-12 job, but we’ll focus on those two years with the Bears.

With just two NCAA Tournament appearances in their history, there hasn’t exactly been a plethora of success for the Bears. This was true prior to Robinson’s arrival, but he certainly left his mark in his two years. The first season was an 11-win struggle, but 2008 featured a CBI bid and a 2nd place finish in the Ivy League. Furthermore, that team won 19 games, which at the time was a program record for the Bears, a remarkable feat for any young head coach.

With all due respect, it’s unlikely that Brown will ever develop into a perennial power in the Ivy League, but there’s no denying that the program was headed in a great direction during those two seasons. Robinson left for Oregon State, though his time on the west coast didn’t end well for either party. Regardless, producing the winningest season in program history is reason enough for Robinson to be mentioned.