<![CDATA[Turgeon hired to coach UMKC]]>https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/47797740/sources-kansas-city-hires-mark-turgeon-men-basketball-coach

Homecoming for Jayhawk great and Topeka native Mark Turgeon.

Will UMKC reach the NCAA Tourney?

Will UMKC become a feeder for KU?

Will Turgeon position himself as a possible successor to Bill Self?

]]>https://kubuckets.com/topic/83/turgeon-hired-to-coach-umkcRSS for NodeWed, 11 Mar 2026 16:35:48 GMTSun, 01 Feb 2026 20:26:17 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Turgeon hired to coach UMKC on Mon, 02 Feb 2026 03:36:13 GMT]]>I think this is a home run hire by KC. Definitely a downgrade from the likes of A&M and Maryland but at Turg’s age I’m sure doing something like this close to home was a big selling point. I see zero realistic chance he replaces Bill Self, he is only a few years younger. Obviously with that being said Self could step down anytime with health concerns. I just don’t see Turg as a guy we would pursue to replace him. Would be great to see him lead that club to the NCAA tournament. People forget how dead the that WSU program was before he stepped in.

]]>https://kubuckets.com/post/4881https://kubuckets.com/post/4881Mon, 02 Feb 2026 03:36:13 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Turgeon hired to coach UMKC on Mon, 02 Feb 2026 02:22:12 GMT]]>Turgeon! I hope that's the job he wanted. A considerable step down from previous stops.
Sadly i'm not sure if there are any "YES" answers to your questions.
But, much love and luck to Turg.
Everybody roots for the local kid.

]]>https://kubuckets.com/post/4880https://kubuckets.com/post/4880Mon, 02 Feb 2026 02:22:12 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Turgeon hired to coach UMKC on Sun, 01 Feb 2026 23:50:52 GMT]]>A great hire for UMKC

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