The Athletic released their 40 under 40 in college basketball. It is behind a paywall but Boynton is No. 2 overall. FYI ... this just isn't coaches. This is refs, analysts, etc.
2. Mike Boynton, head coach, Oklahoma State | Age: 39
Boynton had no prior head coaching experience when he was promoted from his assistant’s position following Brad Underwood’s abrupt departure in 2017, and he has had to navigate a lot of ups and downs the last four years. After struggling to sub-.500 finishes in the Big 12 his first three seasons, Boynton signed the nation’s No. 1 recruit, Cade Cunningham, only to see his team get hit with an NCAA postseason ban for violations committed by a former assistant. Cunningham came to school anyway, and Oklahoma State was able to play in the 2021 NCAA Tournament because the NCAA had yet to rule on the school’s appeal. On Nov. 3 the NCAA denied that appeal, rendering the team ineligible for the 2022 postseason. Now that the case is finally over, Boynton can use the ability he has shown to recruit good players and build a winning culture to lead Oklahoma State to brighter days.
2. Mike Boynton, head coach, Oklahoma State | Age: 39
Boynton had no prior head coaching experience when he was promoted from his assistant’s position following Brad Underwood’s abrupt departure in 2017, and he has had to navigate a lot of ups and downs the last four years. After struggling to sub-.500 finishes in the Big 12 his first three seasons, Boynton signed the nation’s No. 1 recruit, Cade Cunningham, only to see his team get hit with an NCAA postseason ban for violations committed by a former assistant. Cunningham came to school anyway, and Oklahoma State was able to play in the 2021 NCAA Tournament because the NCAA had yet to rule on the school’s appeal. On Nov. 3 the NCAA denied that appeal, rendering the team ineligible for the 2022 postseason. Now that the case is finally over, Boynton can use the ability he has shown to recruit good players and build a winning culture to lead Oklahoma State to brighter days.
