Gregg Doyel said that DePaul picked a mediocrity in Jerry Wainright, but DePaul's
A.D. heard otherwise from more knowledgeable people, including Dick Vitale,
Jay Bilas, Tubby Smith, Tom Izzo, and Coach K. He came well recommended,
to say the least. Here's
more.
One of the reasons why everyone thought he would be a great fit, by the way,
is his great
love for Chicago and DePaul. Not a bad argument for a coach, really.