2026 college basketball coaching carousel grades: LSU earns 'A-', North Carolina gets a 'C'

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The 2026 college basketball coaching carousel has concluded with several big-time programs hiring new coaches. LSU earned an 'A-' grade for hiring Will Wade, while North Carolina received a 'C' grade for hiring Michael Malone.
The 2026 college basketball coaching carousel has ended with 12 new head coaches at major-conference programs. LSU hired Will Wade, earning an 'A-' grade. North Carolina hired Michael Malone, receiving a 'C' grade. Other notable hires include Randy Bennett at Arizona State, Ronald Nored at Butler, and Luke Murray at Boston College. These coaches will look to turn their programs around in the upcoming season. The true measure of their success will come after a few seasons.
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