They know college basketball is broken with NIL and the portal—but Tom Izzo, Rick Pitino and Rick Barnes aren’t ready to quit. Their passion still outweighs the chaos.
Coaches such as Tom Izzo, Rick Barnes and Rick Pitino might be old. They might be stubborn. But one thing is clear—they still love college basketball, no matter how messy the job has become.
For some, walking away felt like the smart move. Escape the... [4467 chars]