Steve Prohm (Murray State)
Pros: In four years leading the Racers, Prohm won 104 games and went 54-10 in conference play. Murray State made a round of 32 run in his first season at the helm and should have made the NCAA Tournament this year. He has an impressive 8-2 record in postseason tournaments. He also has over a decade of experience as an assistant coach. Prohm makes about $500,000 a year.
Cons: He’s an Alabama graduate who could be a top choice for that vacancy, though he did just sign a contract extension. You rarely see coaches sign an extension and then bolt. He’s also been to just one NCAA Tournament in four seasons.