UMKC fired MBB coach Kareem Richardson. UMKC a former municipal university, joined the U MO system 20 ??? or so years ago. Tough place to win--to recruit. Have to compete for recruits with MIZZOU, KU, K State, a little by MO State, and a slew of very good/top D2 and NAIA teams, and also recruited heavily by several top JUCOs, or JUCOs nearby for recruiting transfers to D1. Probably 80 very good high school BB program in KC area (MO and KS).
I thought Richardson a would do well at UMKC. I long time thought UMKC could/should be the number 2 or 3 D1 BB team in MO. Play home games downtown in historic Municipal Auditorium. Would probably help the program attendanc if they had an on campus arena to draw the students. But a tough place to recruit, play and win. Best wishes to Coach Richardson. A good coach and he should wind up coaching at a good school.
IF Berry Hinson does not get elected governor in Oklahoma, UMKC may be a good place for him. A ton of experience and should know recruiting in the KC area, an assistant at KU between MO state and SIU jobs.