The Cincinnati Bearcats have a job opening. Unlike other fields, they can’t just go post the job on LinkedIn. Despite that, to find their next men’s basketball head coach, the Bearcats will need to go through a list of thoroughly qualified candidates and figure out who the best pick is to lead the program forward.
Since Mick Cronin departed for UCLA just a few days ago, it would be ridiculous for a serious front runner to emerge already. Athletic director Mike Bohn should make sure not to rush this process. Cincinnati basketball is one of the most consistent programs in the country but that doesn’t mean just plugging anybody in the driver’s seat will keep things going the way they have been.