Add him to the list of former standout players across all sports accepting the lead role at either their alma mater or another school.
How have former basketball players fared? The jury is out on some, though most have failed. Here are some of the most notable names:
Jury is out
Danny Manning, who starred at Kansas and was the top pick in the 1988 NBA draft, has not had success at Wake Forest, after two good seasons at Tulsa. He is 65-93 in five years with the Demon Deacons, earning one NCAA tournament bid.