It has been a rough season for Shaka Smart and the Texas Longhorns, with Smart’s time in Austin more than likely coming to an end after the 2019-2020 season ends. With that, comes speculation about who would be the next coach to turn around the basketball program.
A name that has been circulating has been former Cleveland Cavaliers head coach John Beilein. He left the organization before completing his first season, proving he was not ready for the NBA. Instead, he is expected to return to college basketball, a place he has had success.
According to SportsLine, the Longhorns are the second favorite to land Beilein’s services, if he decides he wants to get back into coaching. Surrounding Texas are three ACC schools in Boston College, Georgia Tech, and Wake Forest.
Where will John Beilein’s next job be if he wants to continue coaching?
Boston College +300
Texas +500
Georgia Tech +700
Wake Forest +800
DePaul +1000
Canisius +1500
Notre Dame +2000
Kansas +2500 (if Bill Self leaves for NBA)Via @SportsLine Oddsmakers
— SportsLine (@SportsLine) February 19, 2020
Boston College is currently coached by Jim Christian and is an overall 13-13. Much like Texas, they are not expected to make the NCAA Tournament in March. If they are to fire Christian, the Longhorns would be in competition with the Eagles for the hottest name in the CBB market.
Beilein has been to two Final Fours in his career, both with Michigan. He has also won four regular-season conference titles throughout his years of coaching and has added four conference tournament championships. If Chris Del Conte decides a change is needed, Beilein would be a proven winner to turn around this Texas program.
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