The schools they moved to require a completely different coaching style and skill set.

Shaka built VCU by getting under the radar players with a chip on their shoulder and pushing them real hard.
He got to Texas with all the 5 stars he wanted at his disposal, but couldn't replicate the success. The mentality of the players is just different.

Beard did the same thing at Texas Tech. Made runs with the occasional top 100 recruit on the roster and transfers. I'd say he didn't have much success with the more high profile players he started bringing in the last couple of years.

I don't know if the type of players Texas brings in would be receptive to his current coaching style