Goodman makes great points and backs it up w facts. Every person is different, yes they are lumped together but the age and energy level of the guy matters, plus if hiring an ex NBA player he has to answer and explain why he won’t be the others, not an easy answer to explain away
The list of former NBA players/coaches that hasn't been able to get it done in college is LONG. Here's some:
Penny Hardaway, Memphis
Juwan Howard, Michigan
Patrick Ewing, Georgetown
Chris Mullin, St. John’s
Jerry Stackhouse, Vanderbilt
Eddie Jordan, Rutgers
Mike Woodson, Indiana
Avery Johnson, Alabama
Mark Price, Charlotte
Isiah Thomas, FIU
Mike Dunleavy Jr., Tulane
Terry Porter, Portland
Donyell Marshall, Central Connecticut State
Corliss Williamson, Central Arkansas
Clemon Johnson, FAMU
Michael Curry, FAU
Walter McCarty, Evansville
Danny Manning, Wake Forest
Aaron McKie, Temple
Lindsey Hunter, Mississippi Valley State
Juan Dixon, Coppin State