Bennett and Calhoun Top Insider Hires | College Basketball News

Two coaches dominated the insider rankings for this year’s college basketball hiring cycle: Randy Bennett, who took over at Arizona State after 25 years building a powerhouse at Saint Mary’s, and Jerrod Calhoun, who moved from Utah State to Cincinnati. Both earned 30% of the vote — separated by just a hair — with insiders praising Bennett for his proven winning track record and Calhoun for his innovative style and recruiting chops. Other notable hires like Michael Malone at North Carolina and Will Wade returning to LSU stirred buzz, though Wade’s support dipped. The real test? How they perform on the court — past top picks like Calipari and May proved their worth, and last year’s pick Ben McCollum led Iowa to the Elite Eight. This year’s duo is expected to make immediate impacts — but only time will tell who truly made the best hire. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/26fc639856602374