Why college basketball coaches say the game no longer has the same appeal

Posted Apr 2, 2025
Leonard Hamilton, now 76 and stepping away from a business he barely recognizes anymore, says he is at peace with leaving coaching. More than a dozen other coaches interviewed leading up to this year’s NCAA tournaments expressed concern about the future of their industry. Most said they still liked their jobs, but it has taken some adjustments. (Associated Press)

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