As expected, John Calipari's has become the leading candidate for the Kentucky basketball job. Most national and some local media outlets are reporting that Cal will accept the job with the Wildcats.
So that leaves a big question - who will be the next Memphis basketball coach? A popular name that keeps coming up is Missouri's Mike Anderson. Anderson has a good thing going in Columbia, so he will most likely stay his Tigers. Memphis does have the cash to steal Anderson, so this will be interesting to watch.
Another good fit would be UTEP's Tony Barbee. Before heading to El Paso, Barbee was an assistant under Calipari and he is very familiar with Memphis, its boosters, players and fans. Barbee hiring may also prevent key players from leaving the program.
One also has to think that the longer that Calipari draws this out, the chance that he leaves for Lexington will decrease.
To keep your mind off of the looming decision, the Soul Train dancers.
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