Texas Christian's Jamie Dixon, Cincinnati's Mick Cronin top candidates for UCLA job

Dixon, a native of North Hollywood who apprenticed for several years as an assistant under former UCLA coach Ben Howland during previous stops at Pittsburgh and Northern Arizona, has compiled a 395-163 record in 16 seasons at Pittsburgh and Texas Christian. Dixon’s Horned Frogs play Smart’s Longhorns on Tuesday in a National Invitation Tournament semifinal at Madison Square Garden.

Cronin could also be a candidate for the Virginia Tech vacancy created by Buzz Williams’ expected departure for Texas A&M. Cronin makes $2.2 million per season at Cincinnati, according to USA Today’s salary database, putting him in line for a considerable raise were he to come to UCLA.Money was not a hindrance in the Bruins’ apparent failure to land a top target after starting with a list of more than 50 candidates, including some of the biggest names in the NBA and college basketball.

Among the A-list candidates, only Kentucky’s John Calipari granted UCLA a meeting, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. The Bruins offered Calipari a six-year, $45-million contract in addition to a lucrative package for assistants and staff members. But Calipari declined the offer, deciding he could not leave the school where he won a national championship in 2012 and has advanced to three other Final Fours. He agreed to what was described as a lifetime contract on Monday to stay at Kentucky.

Several other prospective UCLA candidates were eliminated through the school’s vetting process for various reasons, including past NCAA violations and personal indiscretions. Thad Matta, the former Ohio State coach, was removed from consideration because of concerns over lingering health issues.The best, most interesting and strangest stories of the day from the L.A. sports scene and beyond.

Mick Cronin in Westwood lol

They could do a hell of a lot worse than Mick Cronin. Damn good basketball coach.

KyLento5 hahahahahaha

PetrosAndMoney was first with Cronin.

davis_waddell end me

Sloppy Seconds

But I thought Tony Bennett was a done deal! Please. UVA job UCLA. wahoowa

They should hire Coach Lavar Ball he might be interested.

TheSchiffMan April Fool’s ?

Please Mick take the job and save Cincinnati from any more Embarrassment.

Honestly, Mick Cronin would probably be a great hire. I think that would really work out.

Wish they would hire Wojo.

Tony Bennett never said no tho

Stugotz790 Dixon may beat Mick Cronin but not before Mick Cronin beats him

SGVNSports Who besides Calipari have they struck out with

AnthonyJagiello

United States Latest News, United States Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

University of Texas at Austin suspends Texas Cowboys for 6 years over alleged hazingThe University of Texas at Austin has suspended the Texas Cowboys from campus for six years following an investigation into alleged hazing at a new member retreat. No, its because they're White. Idiots. Poor Texas Shorthorns
Source: ABC - 🏆 471. / 51 Read more »

The Latest: Supreme Court blocks execution of Texas inmateHUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — The Latest on the reprieve for a member of 'Texas 7' gang of escaped prisoners (all times local): 8:30 p.m. A member of the notorious 'Texas 7' gang of escaped... I don't like Texas's 'law of parties' He still,dangerous
Source: AP - 🏆 728. / 51 Read more »

Texas Tech believes in its defense — and Coach Chris Beard — before Gonzaga showdownThe Red Raiders have become an NCAA tournament wrecking ball on defense, with locker-room energy to match. Next up: perhaps the nation’s best offense. Sorry Texas. Thoughts and prayers. Hit em Wreck em TEXAS TECH!!! They better I have them winning
Source: washingtonpost - 🏆 95. / 72 Read more »

NASCAR notebook: Suarez embraces mentor roleFORT WORTH, Texas - As he did for much of his racing career, Stewart-Haas Racing...
Source: Reuters - 🏆 2. / 97 Read more »

21 Stunning Pictures Of The Spring Bluebonnet Bloom In Texas21 Pictures Of The Spring Bluebonnet Bloom In Texas schwartzie411 these look so pretty! Are they just in fields? Do you get them near you?
Source: BuzzFeed - 🏆 730. / 51 Read more »

Elite Eight updates: A clash between Gonzaga’s elite offense and Texas Tech’s elite defenseGonzaga’s elite offense meets Texas Tech’s elite defense in Elite Eight Gonzaga looked unreal last game, total team effort. They will be tough to beat. Go Zags! I don't think this tweet uses 'elite' enough
Source: washingtonpost - 🏆 95. / 72 Read more »

Beto O'Rourke rallies in Texas kick-off in El Paso, blocks from US-Mexico borderBeto O'Rourke's presidential campaign rally in El Paso, blocks from the U.S.-Mexico border, challenged President Donald Trump's immigration policies. Words words words... We have learned some write stories about killing kids.
Source: USATODAY - 🏆 100. / 63 Read more »

Texas Tech earns first trip to the Final Four with defeat of GonzagaTexas Tech is going to the Final Four for the first time after the Red Raiders beat the Bulldogs to win the West Regional of the NCAA tournament. He was out of bounds. linorulli Please stick to your day job. Your role as Nosetrodamus may not pan out.
Source: USATODAY - 🏆 100. / 63 Read more »

O'Rourke champions US-Mexico border during Texas kickoffEL PASO, Texas (AP) — Democratic presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke declared that immigrants make the country safer as he staged rallies across Texas on Saturday to formally kick off his 2020... His name is not Beto no one cares
Source: AP - 🏆 728. / 51 Read more »

Beto O'Rourke to hold first three large rallies Saturday in TexasBeto O'Rourke to cap off the first two weeks of his presidential campaign with his first major rallies today What's he gonna run on? Killing babies? Higher taxes? Higher unemployment? Weaker borders? Feelings? Lower GDP? 😂😂😅😅😅😅😅 Trump will crush this beta-male.
Source: CNN - 🏆 4. / 95 Read more »