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Kansas Jayhawks face an uncertain future: If Bill Self retires, who should take the helm next? Derek Johnson explores top coaching candidates, ranking Tommy Lloyd and Dusty May as A+ options for KU. Are strategic portal additions, high-powered offenses, and sustainable regular season success the keys to maintaining Kansas’s basketball dynasty?

The discussion ranges from Tier 1 contenders like Lloyd and May to potential Tier 2 hires including Todd Golden, TJ Otzelberger, and Matt Painter, examining their NCAA tournament track records, offensive philosophies, and adaptability. Derek Johnson breaks down the impact of coaching age, roster management, and the transfer portal, and even considers rising assistants such as Luke Murray. With Kansas basketball’s legacy at stake, the debate centers on which coach is best equipped to lead the Jayhawks into a new era.

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