Two names have popped up so far. As expected, Dave Nolan of Georgetown is the first name that popped up, although that may be because he is local and more of a known quantity -- and a very good one.
I have also heard the name of Nikki Izzo-Brown of West Virginia. She has had a successful 16 year tenure in Morgantown. Her name came up seven years ago when the job went to Brian Pensky and I am not sure how serious of a candidate she was back then; apparently she is now. WVU was BigEast champion in 2011 and then got upset by Virginia Tech in the 1st round of the NCAA's; the previous year they made it to the Sweet 16 before losing to Boston College.
Word is that they are trying to move quickly on this one, given that national LOI day was Wednesday and they have to hold on to recruits. I have no word yet on how many incoming players will honor their commitments.
I have also heard the name of Nikki Izzo-Brown of West Virginia. She has had a successful 16 year tenure in Morgantown. Her name came up seven years ago when the job went to Brian Pensky and I am not sure how serious of a candidate she was back then; apparently she is now. WVU was BigEast champion in 2011 and then got upset by Virginia Tech in the 1st round of the NCAA's; the previous year they made it to the Sweet 16 before losing to Boston College.
Word is that they are trying to move quickly on this one, given that national LOI day was Wednesday and they have to hold on to recruits. I have no word yet on how many incoming players will honor their commitments.