ONE GIANT LEAP
Coaches who have tried to transition from the college game to the NBA, with limited success:
CoachNBA teamsNBA seasonsW-LCollege record
Rick PitinoN.Y., Boston5½192-220 (.466)693-241 (.742)
Jerry TarkanianSan Antonio¼9-11 (.450)729-201 (.784)#
P.J. Carlesimo *Five (see below)7239-315 (.431)277-259 (.517)
Mike MontgomeryGolden State268-96 (.415)676-318 (.680)
John CalipariNew Jersey2-plus72-112 (.391)597-177 (.771)#
Lon KrugerAtlanta2-plus69-122 (.361)537-342 (.611)
Brad StevensBoston125-57 (.305)166-49 (.772)
Tim FloydChicago, New Orleans4-plus90-231 (.280)408-233 (.637)#
Leonard HamiltonWashington119-63 (.232)441-367 (.546)
# Does not include games later vacated because of NCAA violations * Coached Portland, Golden State, Seattle, Oklahoma City, Brooklyn