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With the Syracuse Orange basketball season without a game for weeks now, we are going to use this time to check in with the other ACC men’s basketball head coaches to see how they’re handling the “no jacket, no tie” agreement. Consider this a substitute for the unfortunately skipped ACC football kickoff coaches suit rankings last fall.
Jim Christian- Boston College Eagles
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You could have predicted that Jim would break out the Dockers to go with his 1⁄4 zip. Giving off very High School coach vibes which is where Jim will be patrolling the sidelines next winter.
Brad Brownell- Clemson Tigers
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The Vice Principal has his Tigers playing well and he’s going with the strong college football look here. Polo, khakis, and wearing the mask incorrectly might be why he’s getting some of the Clemson football magic carrying over to the hardwood.
Mike Krzyzewski - Duke Blue Devils
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Coach K going with the dark pants is a savvy veteran move. His US Olympic experience means he’s got experience with the casual sideline but going black to match his Nikes.
Leonard Hamilton- Florida State Seminoles
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Smooth Lenny Ham isn’t going to mind what dress code you pick. I mean he looks so relaxed you might think he was one of the administrators checking out the game rather than the head coach.
Josh Pastner- Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
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Credit to Pastner for going with the face shield and promoting safety but more importantly check out the school synergy there. I mean that looks like an engineer so his bosses in Atlanta must be thrilled.
Jim Larranaga - Miami Hurricanes
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Every photo I looked at for this piece had Larranaga in a post that resembles Jim Boeheim. It’s really uncanny and you know it’s too bad Jim Christian won’t last 30 more years at BC because he’d end up looking like these other Jims.....then again maybe it’s better off he won’t be around.
Roy Williams- North Carolina Tar Heels
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Points for the sweater vest especially when we see Roy went with an argyle one at another game. We’re taking away points for those pants. Daggumit Roy you can afford to get them tailored.
Kevin Keatts- NC State Wolfpack
Unfortunately our photo database doesn’t have any recent photos of the man known for his stylish footwear. Here’s a look at Keatts going PGA Tour with the black sleeves which would go well with some black loafers but we’ll have to rely on NC State fans to confirm his shoe selection.
Mike Brey- Notre Dame Fighting Irish
We’ve poked fun at Brey’s convention casual look the last few years. The five o’clock shadow and lack of tie but on Saturday he went and changed our position by doing this over the weekend
Mike Brey, knowing he's coaching in the state where the Maui Invitational was held this season, is back in his shorts to coach. That's a mood for 2021 I wholeheartedly support. pic.twitter.com/9EQIfs8isz
— Matt Krause (@MattKrausePxP) January 2, 2021
We certainly don’t want every ACC HC doing this but we applaud you Mike Brey
Jeff Capel- Pittsburgh Panthers
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When we started this we thought Capel might be one of the coaches who’d make the best adjustment to the casual look. Look at those pants though. Why are they so wrinkled? Were they stuffed in the bottom of his backpack? Are they wind pants? Seriously what is going on Jeff?
Jim Boeheim- Syracuse Orange
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Jim looks so much more comfortable in the 1/4 zip but we’d certainly suggest a darker colored khaki. Strong Fall Sunday afternoon on the links vibes from Boeheim this year.
Tony Bennett- Virginia Cavaliers
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We don’t think about Tony Bennett as being cool but this might be runner-up to Leonard Hamilton.
Mike Young- Virginia Tech Hokies
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Not much to say about Mike Young other than we’re glad to be watching him on the sidelines instead of Sweatin’ Buzz.
Steve Forbes- Wake Forest Demon Deacons
Another coach who doesn’t appear in our photo database but from this shot we’re thinking Forbes is coaching the Wake offensive line than their basketball team.....or maybe that’s what he tells folks in Winston-Salem when he’s making a coffee run.
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So there you have all the looks. We’re going with Leonard Hamilton, Tony Bennett and Mike Brey for our top three. Who do you think is adjusting to this new casual look best? Let us know in the comments