& brightest around himself.
Genius wants to be mentored by genius.
BYU currently has the best of the best among coaches who has an enormous network.
The concern is how long will BYU keep Pope who will continue to attract lucrative offers from elite NCAA programs and NBA alike. I doubt he will be moved by money and hope his relationships with the BYU leadership are uplifting, edifying, and comfortable.
Pope has chosen "where he wants most to win" and I think he stays in Provo for many years and builds an enduring national powerhouse.