The NCAA Tournament can have quite an impact on the perception of a team’s season. A surprising run to the Final Four, like Syracuse did in 2016, can make everyone forget about the 13 regular seasons losses.
Meanwhile, a first-round upset, like second-ranked Michigan State had in 2016, can make everyone forget the 29 wins.
A lot of it has to do with the coaches, of course. Here are the five best active coaches come March.
John Calipari has led the Kentucky Wildcats to four Final Fours in his seven years with the program. Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images
