MEAC BASKETBALL JOB RANKINGS
The Field of 68 will unveil a series through January in which we’ll rank the jobs in every league from top to bottom – and will do it by anonymously polling veteran coaches (head coaches and assistants) in each conference.
There are no specific parameters. Each coach was able to utilize their own specific parameters to determine their list from top to bottom.
However, while recruiting base and facilities were a major factor when I did a similar exercise in 2018, now it’s obviously financial resources (NIL) that are paramount.
Here’s the daily order thus far:
- Jan. 5: ACC
- Jan. 6: NEC
- Jan. 7: MAC
- Jan. 8: Big East
- Jan. 9: America East
- Jan. 12: A-10
- Jan 13: ASUN
- Jan 14: Big South
- Jan 15: Big 12
- Jan 16: Big Sky
- Jan 19: American
- Jan 20: Missouri Valley
- Jan 21: Ivy League
- Jan 22: CAA
- Jan 23: SWAC
- Jan 26: Big West
- Jan 27: Big Ten
MEAC JOB RANKINGS:
1. Norfolk State – 92 (8)
2. Howard – 88 (4)
3. Morgan State – 68
4. NC Central – 54
5. Delaware State – 46
6. Coppin State – 34
7. UMES – 32
8. South Carolina State – 18
WHY IS NORFOLK STATE NO. 1?
“They have the most money, most NIL and the best facilities in the league.”
“NIL, facilities, conference tournament is played in Norfolk, the league offices also in Norfolk.”
WHY IS HOWARD NO. 1?
“Howard has an outstanding reputation and history of notable alums, academic prowess, athletic success, Jordan Brand Sponsorship, facilities, alumni giving, geographic location and most recently NIL and collective deals.”
“It’s location, academics and university culture, the brand. It’s also really good academically – but that also narrows the pool.”
“Location, NIL and practice facility.”
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