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MARKET RESOLVEDKalshi / Polymarket
Resolved 2026-04-13
This market resolved on 2026-04-13. Tommy Lloyd was the officially declared outcome. Prior to resolution, the market peaked at 100%.
Polymarket and Kalshi are tracking the Naismith Men's College Coach of the Year award for 2026. This award highlights the top coaching talent in college basketball, with implications for team performance and recruitment strategies in the sport.
| Candidate |  |  |
|---|---|---|
Tommy LloydWINNER | 99% | 100% |
Bill Self | 1% | 50% |
Brad Underwood | 1% | 50% |
Dusty May | 1% | 50% |
Fred Hoiberg | 1% | 50% |
Jon Scheyer | 1% | 50% |
Josh Schertz | 1% | 50% |
Mark Byington | 1% | 50% |
T.J. Otzelberger | 1% | 50% |
Tom Izzo | 1% | 50% |
Travis Steele | 1% | 50% |
The award is based on a coach's performance throughout the season, including win-loss records, team improvement, and overall impact on players. Voter panels typically consist of sportswriters and coaches.
Winning this award can enhance a coach's reputation, potentially leading to better job offers or contract extensions. It also boosts visibility and credibility within the college basketball community.
Odds can fluctuate based on team performance, player injuries, and changes in coaching staff. Additionally, media coverage and public sentiment can also impact market perceptions leading up to the award announcement.
Naismith Men's College Coach of the Year was a prediction market event tracked across 2 platforms (Kalshi, Polymarket). Tommy Lloyd led the market at 100% implied probability before resolution. Other contenders include Bill Self at 26%, Brad Underwood at 26%, Dusty May at 26%.
Tommy Lloyd held the lead at 100% implied probability heading into resolution. Behind Tommy Lloyd, Bill Self at 26% and Brad Underwood at 26% and Dusty May at 26% were the next closest contenders. The 49.0% cross-platform spread suggested platforms were pricing new information differently, creating potential trading opportunities.
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KalshiIf Mark Byington wins Naismith Men's College Coach of the Year in the 2025-26 season, then the market resolves to Yes.
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PolymarketThis market will resolve to the coach who wins the 2026 Naismith Coach of the Year award in Men’s Basketball. In the event of a tie, this market will resolve according to the official winner as determined by NCAA rules. If multiple winners are announced then this market will resolve to the coach whose listed last name comes first alphabetically. If the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball season is cancelled, postponed after April 30, 2026 ET, or there is otherwise no winner declared within that timeframe, this market will resolve to “Other”. The resolution source for this market will be official information from the NCAA; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Tommy Lloyd
99.5% avg
