Let’s face it. It’s foolish to say “Gott can’t coach.”
He has proven a competent coach – even at the highest level of college basketball. However, the true differentiator for the “Good Coach” vs. “Great Coach” – is the ability to build and to sustain after building. To win and win big over several years.
And whether it’s a lack of focus, lack of attention to detail, personnel issues ; it’s not really relevant. The man has coached for almost 2 decades and he hasn’t demonstrated an ability to sustain it.
It was fine to offer him the job when it was offered. It was a mistake – if avoidable / if costly – to offer the buyout.
