Posted by alblack56 on 3/29/2015 6:45:00 PM (view original):
St. John's has offered the job to Chris Mullins and he's considering it. He has no head coaching experience but led the Red Storm to the 1985 Final Four. He's currently an advisor for the Sacramento Kings.

The Oklahoma State Cowboys are considering the possibility of firing coach Travis Ford after being ousted in the first round of the NCAA tournament for the third straight year, The Oklahoman has reported, citing multiple unnamed sources.

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AP Photo/Tony GutierrezTerminating Travis Ford's contract would trigger a buyout of at least $9.6 million for Oklahoma State, according to The Oklahoman. The Cowboys lost seven of their last eight games this season.

The move would trigger a buyout worth at least $9.6 million, according to the Oklahoma newspaper, which reported the amount as the remainder of Ford's contract. 

But a push from boosters has athletic director Mike Holder at least examining the possibility, according to the report.

Tennessee has offered its vacant coaching job to former Texas coach Rick Barnes, and the two sides are closing in on a deal, two sources with knowledge told ESPN.

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Cooper Neill/Getty ImagesRick Barnes coached Texas to the NCAA tournament in 16 of his 17 seasons at the school.

"It looks as though it's going to happen," one source told ESPN. "It's close, but it's not done yet."