(its great the national guys still parrot the misnomer that Kim's failings were due to penalties accrued during the Haith)
https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/30692026/shaka-smart-why-pays-patience-college-basketball-coaches
Smart isn't the only coach who might deserve more patience from the fan base. Here is a list of coaches who've faced scrutiny but could turn things around in the coming years, if given the opportunity.
Cuonzo Martin, Missouri Tigers (57-48, 4th season)
Based on the questions I've received during my appearances on a Kansas City radio station, I think there has been some concern around Missouri following a double-digit loss to Mississippi State last week. But the Tigers have already put back-to-back losing seasons behind them with a strong start that has included wins over Oregon, Arkansas and Illinois. I'll always believe that Martin's entire tenure would have been altered by a healthy Michael Porter Jr., who only played a handful of games during the 2017-18 season because of injuries. His brother, Jontay Porter, tore his ACL and MCL prior to the start of Missouri's 2018-19 campaign. You can't ignore those injuries when judging Martin's term, which includes an appearance in the 2018 NCAA tournament.
Right now, the Tigers are putting together a résumé worthy of a postseason appearance. Remember, the Tigers are just four years removed from Kim Anderson's 8-24 campaign amid the NCAA penalties accrued under Frank Haith. Missouri can be competitive this season in a wide-open SEC following a couple of rough years. That's why Martin is a good example of what happens when administrators give a coach the time he needs to build.