With UNC Struggling To Hire, Is College Hoops’ Blue Bloods Era Over?
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The era of college basketball's 'blue bloods' may not be over, despite some recent upsets and changes in the sport. Traditional powerhouses like North Carolina and Duke are still competitive, and the NIL Era has not yet led to a significant increase in parity among teams.
College basketball's traditional powers are still competitive. North Carolina recently hired Michael Malone as its head coach. St. John's, led by Rick Pitino, is having success. However, this does not necessarily mean a new era of parity has begun. Illinois made its first Final Four appearance in 21 years, but other recent results have been less surprising. The NIL Era has changed the sport, but its impact on parity is still unclear.
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