This is not a list of coaches who've coached their way off the hot seat. Many were safe entering the season, and they're still safe now.
But these leaders have silenced some of their haters.
This could change in a month or two.
Right now, however, they're rising.
Many expected Crean to mishandle one of the nation's most talented rosters, fail to implement a noticeable defense and eventually accept a $7.5 million buyout this summer. Early losses to Wake Forest and UNLV -- along with a deplorable defense -- only emboldened the doubters.