It’s so easy to chide general managers and coaches when they pick the wrong talent. But it’s not as if we’re any better. Have you ever been the captain of a team in a gym you’re not familiar with? It's not easy to identify the best players on first sight, an assessment rarely based on anything beyond shoe brand and height. (If you had a pair of Patrick Ewing’s signature shoes back in the day, then we picked you. Every time.)
Let’s imagine that you’re in charge of rounding up a pickup squad. Which collegiate coaching staffs would give you the best chance to win?