Back in May, ESPN Insider writer John Gasaway tried to predict which coach was going to have the biggest impact in their first season at their new school. At that point, he predicted newly hired NC State head coach Kevin Keatts would have the 6th best first season among first-year head coaches across college basketball. He updated those rankings today, and Keatts has moved up to the #2 spot at this point in the season.
2. Kevin Keatts, NC State (15-7, 5-4 ACC)
Previous: No. 6
Based on where his team was expected to be at this point, Keatts has worked wonders.