Who’s better? It’s K and it’s now even close. Any UK, KU, even UNC fan will admit it.
Nope.
And until Jimmy V died he would have been a lot better than K by now had he stayed out of trouble, but seeing as how the NCAA avoids punishing those programs, they'd probably have gotten past his slime.
K is benefiting from really bad competition and the ability to sign kids that cant get eligible anywhere else. It matters.
Adolph Rupp won more titles than 4 when it comes down to it and helped invent the style of basketball that resembles todays game. I think Rupp was far more revolutionary and better.
Pitino messed up his career but he is a better coach who, had he stayed put, would be the coach of this generation.
K didn't leave Duke and has nearly been there half a century. He also receives selective enforcement and is allowed to do things others simply aren't. He also gets the benefit of easy whistles.
I also think it's important to look at who adapts to who. K adapted to Pitino's style, Pitino didn't adapt to his. K adapted to Cal's style, Cal didn't adapt to his.
What coach can we name that has actually adapted to the Duke model?
None.