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Why UConn Fans Should still be FURIOUS at CJ Moore. (But still be respectful)

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Published
Wed 16 Jul 2025
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0:00 Intro: CJ Moore discusses top 25 coaches list

5:46 Criteria for ranking coaches: consistency and wins

12:29 Weighing national championships and eras differently

17:08 UConn's unique trajectory as a basketball program

21:59 Comparing coaches across different time periods

26:18 Recent poll on best college basketball teams

C.J. Moore of The Athletic joins the podcast to discuss his controversial top 25 college basketball coaches list of the 2000s. Moore explains his methodology, focusing on consistent winning and data points like conference titles and NCAA appearances. The conversation centers on UConn fans' passionate disagreement with Jim Calhoun's ranking, exploring the program's unique trajectory and underdog mentality. Moore defends his choices while acknowledging the challenges of ranking coaches. The hosts delve into the complexities of evaluating coaching success across different eras and program contexts, touching on UConn's remarkable NCAA tournament record and surprising championship runs. The discussion highlights the passionate debates that lists like these spark among college basketball fans.

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