Starts with a great coach. Of course, success will get noticed, and away he goes to bigger and better things. Montana has had a pretty decent run since Jud Healthcote(remember that name?) Others: Jim Brandenberg, Larry Krystkowiak*, Stew Morrill, Mike Montgomery, Blaine Taylor*, Wayne Tinkle*. Many alums*, including Travis DeCuire. On the women's side, who could out do the decades tenure of Robin Selvig*, an alum. Of course, having a couple great players helps. Pocatello is NOT exactly the end of the rainbow, Reed Gym is a high school level venue, and Holt is a huge amount of empty space. A real basketball facility might draw a quality coach and players. Not much one can do with Pokey, though. Why the success in Moscow? Same tater shed.
