Ranking Year 1 Program Turnarounds Across CBB | That’s a W

That's A W · May 4, 2026 · 37m

In this episode of That’s a W, host Vince Wolfram breaks down Year 1 coaching impact using a tier system, separating programs that are already winning, teams building toward a breakthrough, and schools on the verge of a Year 2 jump.

The transfer portal, recruiting, and modern roster construction have completely changed how quickly programs can be rebuilt, and in today’s game, some coaches are flipping rosters and winning immediately.

Vince tiers the fastest turnarounds across the Power 4 into three groups:

1) Immediate Movers

2) Building It Right

3) Next Year Is the Jump

From programs like…