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Two teams used the same search firm to hire a coach in 2009. One is ranked No. 1. The other hired Mark Fox

There is regional proof that Georgia can become a basketball power.

Three states north of Georgia, in the college town of Charlottesville, resides the University of Virginia. Coming off of a 10-18 season in 2008-09, Cavaliers head coach Dave Leitao was pressured into resigning. That same season, Georgia fired Dennis Felton.

Both Virginia and Georgia used the services of Parker Executive Search to help identify a basketball coach. Both programs picked coaches who didn’t hold too big of a profile. Virginia landed Tony Bennett, a coach who had a Sweet 16 appearance to his name in three seasons at Washington State.