Theus coaching University of Minnesota?

[JoseA]

Reggie Theus, New Mexico State's head coach, could be a candidate for the Minnesota Golden Gophers job if Detroit Pistons' coach Flip Saunders decides against returning to his alma mater.

Theus' team is 18-5 this season. Former Minnesota athletic director McKinley Boston is AD at New Mexico State.

Theus could be candidate at Minnesota - Rumors - NCAA Hoops - Yahoo! Sports

One of my favorite players, I think he could bring life back into this very low program and bring some respect back to MInny. I dont think Flip will leave, unless he gets a big payday.

[JoseA]

Maybe Bennett, if not Flip

If the Minnesota Golden Gophers can't get Detroit Pistons' Flip Saunders, a Minnesota alum, to return as head coach, Washington State's Tony Bennett appears to be a serious candidate.

Bennett could become Gopher coach - Rumors - NCAA Hoops - Yahoo! Sports

Tony would be a good fit, but I don't see him leaving WSU, a program his old man and him spent a long time rebuilding. If he does leave, it would be good for Minny....BTW...I dont see Flip coming out of "retirement" so they may have to look once again elsewhere