Each coach, sooner or later in his profession, has fearful about getting fired. For many, it is an inevitable day that is by no means enjoyable. Nevertheless it additionally does not need to symbolize the top. And the best way this school basketball season is unfolding has served as a pleasant reminder of such.
Take a look at the highest of the Prime 25 And 1.
No. 1 Tennessee is coached by Rick Barnes, who was fired by Texas in March 2015. No. 2 Auburn is coached by Bruce Pearl, who was fired by Tennessee in March 2011. On the times these males had been let go, no person knew if Barnes or Pearl had been achieved as related figures within the sport. However each discovered houses within the SEC and have confirmed to be terrific hires.
Barnes has had two totally different groups ranked No. 1 within the Related Press Prime 25 ballot, gained two SEC regular-season titles, one SEC Event title and made the Elite Eight of the NCAA Event, which represents the farthest any coach has ever taken the Vols. Pearl has had a workforce ranked No. 1 within the Related Press Prime 25 ballot, gained two SEC regular-season titles, two SEC Event titles and made the Closing 4, making him the primary coach to ever take the Tigers that deep within the NCAA Event.
Both might win a nationwide title this season.
The Vols and Tigers are solely scheduled to fulfill as soon as this regular-season — on Jan. 25 inside Neville Area on campus at Auburn. In concept, the results of that matchup might decide the SEC champion and maybe which faculty would be the No. 1 total seed within the 2025 NCAA Event.