Those initial moments following the hiring of a new coach can be full of excitement, hope and confidence. No matter the state of the program being inherited, that newcomer's arrival signals a change, one that's usually associated with an expectation of prosperity for the future.

But then reality sets in, as does the realization that there's so much more to success in college basketball than just having a good coach.

Of the 42 Division I schools that underwent (or, in a few cases, are still undergoing) a coaching change, 12 of those transactions happened at programs in what would be called a "power conference." While all new hires share a common bond in this game, for those tabbed to run teams in the top leagues, the expecta...

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