Word is Chris Collins had already been hired as Northwestern's next basketball coach, as we wait for everything to get official.

A lot of detritus from the past two days on Chris Collins' NU plans, Jaren Sina's future, other potential candidates for the Northwestern coaching job.

Chris Collins could be Northwestern's next basketball coach by the time Duke plays Michigan State Friday.

Al Skinner's been out of college basketball for three years, but had a great run at Boston College. Could he end up as Bill Carmody's replacement?

Northwestern might be outgunned as they look to keep Jaren Sina: Indiana's interested in the four-star point guard. The Wildcats' next coach would be smart to keep New Jersey link Fred Hill on staff if they want to keep Sina.

We've talked about Bucknell head coach Dave Paulsen possibly taking the Northwestern job, and it appears he's in consideration for the gig.

We're still a little while from hearing anything official, but talk about Northwestern's head coaching vacancy continues to center around Chris Collins, who leads the pack by more than a little bit.

There's only one logical choice for Northwestern's vacant head coaching position: Pat Fitzgerald.

La Salle's John Giannini is a successful mid-major coach with ties to Chicago who won an NCAA Tournament game last night. Well, he's kind of a successful coach.