Originally Posted by
flyingdutchdevil
Wojo has been on the Duke bench since '99 and Collins since '00. They are both quality assistance coaches and have brought in terrific recruits. It would be a lose if we lost either. That said, and as many posters have already brought up, they will need head coaching experience. They have been mentioned for countless positions and, I assume, they have passed on these countless opportunities.
If I am ask, what are they waiting for? Neither will be considered for uber high-level coaching jobs (the Kansases, Kentuckies, Dukes, etc. of the college-sphere) and probably not even for the "2nd" tier programs as assistant coaches. Hell, for a lot of strong, but not consistent programs, they may not even be considered. It's been 10-11 years on the bench for the two of them.
Do they a) not feel ready to be a head coach yet, b) not feel the right opportunity has not come, or c) not want to leave Duke? Complete speculation - I assume it's a combination of all three. However, they aren't getting younger and, in today's coaching landscape, being young is such an advantage (at the same time, it can also be unfortunate, such as Capel). They, and Coach K, and probably everyone involved with Duke basketball, knows the situation much better than me, but I'm a little surprised that their both still around.
As much as I like them on the bench, I would love to see them take on head coaching jobs elsewhere.