Chart: Coaches jumping from college to the NBA

October 29, 2013 at 3:39AM
Rick Pitino had a lot to smile about when he took over as Celtics coach. But in the end ... not so much.
Rick Pitino had a lot to smile about when he took over as Celtics coach. But in the end ... not so much. (Randy Johnson — Associated Press/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

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)#

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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


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