Unkind history

Boston's Brad Stevens is one of nine new first-time coaches in the NBA this season, but the only one who is arriving directly from college. Many have come before him, attempting to make that coaching transition. It's not easy:

CoachNBA teamsNBA seasons W-LPct. College record

Rick PitinoNY, Boston5½192-220.466664-239 (.735)

John CalipariNew Jersey2-plus72-112.391526-162 (.765)#

Jerry TarkanianSan Antonio¼9-11.450729-201 (.784)#

Mike MontgomeryGolden State268-96.415653-306 (.681)

Lon KrugerAtlanta 2-plus69-122.361514-332 (.608)

Tim FloydChicago, New Orleans 4-plus90-231.280367-208 (.638)#

P.J. CarlesimoMany*7239-315.431277-259 (.517)

Leonard HamiltonWashington119-63.232419-353 (.543)

# Does not include games later vacated because of NCAA violations

* Coached Portland, Golden State, Seattle, Oklahoma City and Brooklyn