The evaluation of first-year college basketball coaches for the 2024-25 season highlights the urgent need for immediate results in a highly competitive landscape.

Texas A&M's Bucky McMillan received an A for successfully recruiting top transfers and building a competitive roster despite lacking high-major experience.

NC State's Will Wade also earned an A for assembling a competitive roster with significant experience, including key transfers from Michigan State and Texas Tech.

In contrast, Louisville and Michigan made remarkable turnarounds under new coaches, with Michigan improving from 8-24 to 27-10 and Louisville from 8-24 to 27-8.

Florida State's Luke Loucks earned a B for assembling a roster filled with veteran transfers who excel in shooting and defense.

Texas' Sean Miller maintained continuity with returning players while adding promising talent, resulting in a B+ grade.

Maryland's Buzz Williams received a B+ for bringing in experienced players from Texas A&M, including standout Pharrel Payne, to build a competitive roster.

Virginia's Ryan Odom earned a B for his roster's strong shooting potential and size, although competing for the ACC title may prove challenging.

West Virginia's Ross Hodge received a B- for recruiting two top scorers from North Texas and a highly rated transfer, with their success dependent on adapting to a new conference.

Utah's Alex Jensen received a C for his roster's potential, though it lacks overwhelming talent compared to rivals.

Villanova's Kevin Willard earned a C grade, relying on freshman guards and a limited transfer haul to rebuild the program.

Minnesota's Niko Medved was graded C+ due to concerns over the shooting capabilities of his roster despite having strong forwards.