2. Pat Kelsey
Pat Kelsey is one of the top head coaches in college basketball, and the culture will speak for itself. The Cardinals' head coach completely flipped this program around by rebuilding the culture and creating one of the best atmospheres in college basketball.
Kelsey is known to have elite energy both on and off the court, and to love his players as if they were his own sons. In just one season, Kelsey has quickly shown the fans, the program, and players that he is all about 25 strong. The Cardinals' head coach is committed to doing whatever it takes to help his players succeed. For Kinney, he has made it clear that he wants him to lead the team next season after Brown departs for the NBA, and then to help him become a one-and-done superstar.
Every fanbase will claim they have the best coach, and with Kansas having Bill Self, it might be hard to argue. However, the truth is that Kelsey is a players' coach, and he will bring energy and support that no other head coach can offer.
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