Potential BC Coaching Candidates: Other Options
On Monday, Boston College fired head coach Jim Christian after seven seasons with the school. The Eagles are clearly not in a position right now to be considered a highly desirable destination given their lack of recent success and problems with facilities. In a previous post we talked about coaches with BC connections. For this article we will look at coaches that are not directly connected with Chestnut Hill.
Rick Pitino - Iona Head Coach
Let's just throw his name out there. Obviously if the Eagles want to make a monumental splash and become immediate ACC threats, Pitino would probably be the guy. But be realistic, his checkered past is going to throw up all sorts of red flags for a Jesuit school, can't see this being a realistic option.
John Beilein - Former Michigan Head Coach
If Boston College is serious about bringing in a winner, Beilein would be a very intriguing choice. Though he is older (68 years old), he brings in a proven track record, Northeastern roots and a pedigree that could turn around the program very quickly.
Porter Moser: Loyola- Chicago Head Coach
Going to be a hot commodity with big name programs this offseason. Moser, who took the Ramblers to the Final Four just a few years ago. If Boston College is serious about winning, and want to bring a coach that has Catholic roots and has the track record, Moser may be a name to watch for.
Kevin Willard: Seton Hall Head Coach
At this point it may be very difficult to pull a sitting head coach at Big East school away, but if BC is shooting for the stars Willard might be a name to look at. Four straight NCAA appearances (and probably would have made it last year if it occurred). From the Northeast, coached with the Celtics. Not necessarily a flashy name, but would certainly be a big hire for the Eagles.
John Becker: Vermont Head Coach
Has had extensive success with the Catamounts, bringing them to two NCAA tournaments, and a .708 career winning percentage. His numbers are impressive, but he has never had to do it on the big stage, recruiting for a conference like the ACC. BC tried a lower conference coach before, Steve Donahue, and it did not work out.
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