Let's say you were the search firm, and you had to present 3 candidates for the vacant basketball position to Malcolm Turner. Your pick must be somebody that will make 2020 a much more entertaining year for the fans who will then buy more tickets and even more the next year.
You have been told that you are to find a coach that will turn the program into a winner in 2020 and an NCAA Tournament competitor in 2021.
What 3 candidates will you deliver to Mr. Turner for him to consider?
I have mine
1. Eric Musselman, Nevada
2. Chris Jans, New Mexico St.
3. Russ Turner, UC-Irvine
All 3 have their issues, which are in the past. All 3 could turn the misfortunes of Vandy into fortunes quickly. As for Musselman, I believe he could bring in 5 transfers and make Vandy into a winner in year one--something like the NIT and 20 total wins in year one.
If you want Gregg Marshall as the coach, since he isn't coming here, you can get his clone in Jans. He may even bet a little better coach at this point.
Turner is a mad dog, Tasmanian Devil. He makes Derek Mason's energy level look like a tortoise.