Shaka Smart

UNC’s Hubert Davis, NC State’s Kevin Keatts, Marquette’s Shaka Smart, Houston’s Kelvin Sampson have unique stories en route to the big dance

Smart’s star rose with Virginia Commonwealth in 2011 and fell despite his success at Texas

In 2021, 51% of the men’s coaches and 47% of women’s coaches hired have been Black

From Shaka Smart to Juwan Howard, these coaches are leading their teams to a unique tournament

Several coaches have their teams on the bubble, but Shaka Smart is also on the hot seat at Texas