But I’d also remind everyone that each of our last three coaches took their first team to the ACC Tournament finals (they all lost, of course) and then those same coaches turned out to be fools gold…at least this result broke the cycle. Also, in some ways I was concerned that if Keatts won the Tourney and did well in the NCAA Tourney, he might immediately be seen as a hiring option for some of the other “big names” who are struggling this year…now maybe he’ll be overlooked and have some time to build an actual team.
Historical context is important. Wih that said, I think Keatts is going to have us very competitive year after year.
As to his visibility – he’s already turned heads. It’s no secret he can coach. I’m certain there will be suitors, but I think he has the job he wants.
