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UCLA Basketball: What the Bruins should look for in a coach

By James Puryear

LOUISVILLE, KY - MARCH 28: John Wooden the former coach at UCLA is pictured after the boys game at the McDonald's All American High School Basketball Games on March 28, 2007 at Freedom Hall in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
LOUISVILLE, KY - MARCH 28: John Wooden the former coach at UCLA is pictured after the boys game at the McDonald's All American High School Basketball Games on March 28, 2007 at Freedom Hall in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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In recent weeks, calls for Steve Alford’s Job have never been louder. So what is the kind of coach the UCLA basketball team is looking for?

When UCLA basketball lost to St. Bonaventure in the First Four of the NCAA Tournament, I couldn’t go anywhere on social media without seeing 15 different “Fire Alford” posts.

RELATED: Does Steve Alford deserve to be fired?

There’s a lot that’s been said about firing Steve Alford, and I don’t think there’s anything new I could say.

But I think an equally important question worth asking is: What should UCLA look for in a basketball coach? What makes a good coach?

When UCLA hired Chip Kelly as the newest football head coach, it was a very obvious decision.  Very rarely is that clear a talent on the market with bonafide success. Yet, making the right decision is the difference between First Fours and Final Fours.

So how does one figure if someone is a good coach?  By looking at their process.