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Ranking every coach in the 2019 NCAA Tournament

By Mike Phillips

DURHAM, NC - FEBRUARY 18: Head Coach Mike Krzyzewski (L) of the Duke Blue Devils and Head Coach Roy Williams of the North Carolina Tar Heels talk prior to their game at Cameron Indoor Stadium on February 18, 2015 in Durham, North Carolina. Duke defeated North Carolina 92-90 in OT. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images)
DURHAM, NC - FEBRUARY 18: Head Coach Mike Krzyzewski (L) of the Duke Blue Devils and Head Coach Roy Williams of the North Carolina Tar Heels talk prior to their game at Cameron Indoor Stadium on February 18, 2015 in Durham, North Carolina. Duke defeated North Carolina 92-90 in OT. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images) /
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CINCINNATI, OH – MARCH 10: Head coach Kelvin Sampson of the Houston Cougars is seen during the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Fifth Third Arena on March 10, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
CINCINNATI, OH – MARCH 10: Head coach Kelvin Sampson of the Houston Cougars is seen during the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Fifth Third Arena on March 10, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /

16. Matt Painter, Purdue

After succeeding the legendary Gene Keady in 2004, Matt Painter helped Purdue maintain its status among the Big Ten’s best. The Boilermakers have been a consistent tournament team under Painter’s watch, but they have yet to advance past the Sweet 16.

15. Leonard Hamilton, Florida State

After a disappointing run at Miami, Leonard Hamilton took over Florida State with low expectations in 2002. It took a while for things to get cooking in Tallahassee, but the Seminoles have looked great over the past 11 years, making the NCAA Tournament eight times. Hamilton is coaching most of the team that made an Elite Eight run a year ago and is hoping to make his first Final Four this season.

14. Mick Cronin, Cincinnati

The Bearcats have been tournament regulars under Mick Cronin, reaching the dance for nine straight years, one of the longest active streaks in the country. Cronin has had dominant regular season teams in Cincinnati, but the Bearcats have yet to take the next step towards consistent title contention.

13. Kelvin Sampson, Houston

Kelvin Sampson made his name at Oklahoma, going 279-109 with nine tournament appearances in 10 years, including a Final Four trip in 2002. Sampson parlayed his success in Norman into the Indiana job, but he lost it after just two years due to NCAA rules violations. After spending time in the NBA, Sampson returned to the college ranks in 2014 with Houston, and he has predictably turned the Cougars into an AAC powerhouse.

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