Atlantic Sun Basketball: Top 10 head coaches of the century (2000-20)
By Joey Loose
Who are the most accomplished head coaches in Atlantic Sun Basketball this century?
While it’s not exactly seen as a prestigious conference, there has been plenty of fascinating stuff happening in Atlantic Sun Basketball in recent years. There have been shocking NCAA Tournament upsets and some really impressive programs popping up in the conference. While conference realignment has certainly changed the face of the league a few times, the history left behind has been fascinating to watch.
These Atlantic Sun teams didn’t make that fascinating history without being led by a great group of head coaches. A few legends of the game have passed through the league in recent years, while others have used their time as a stepping stone for other jobs. Either way, the teams in the Atlantic Sun have provided intense and interesting basketball for the last few decades, and these coaches area major reason why. You won’t find top 100 talent on the sidelines for these teams, leaving their coaches to dig dip in finding their talent.
We’ll be taking a closer look at the ten greatest head coaches of the Atlantic Sun since 2000. A few names really stand out for their accomplishments, though there are plenty of coaches left to consider. Winning and building a strong culture with the program is key to success in a conference like this. These mid-majors really stand out for their postseason success, and a few of these coaches became household names for that success.
Without any hesitation, let’s start ranking these Atlantic Sun coaches, looking at what they’ve done in the league since the turn of the century.