It’s no secret that Illinois head coach John Groce is on the hot seat. Despite a good road win at Northwestern, the Illini still find themselves in second-to-last place in the conference and have a fan base that is growing impatient with Groce’s shortcomings. Many are calling for AD Josh Whitman to find a replacement for the fifth-year head coach. Despite their recent struggles, Illinois has a rich basketball history and could potentially be the most attractive job available this offseason, given nothing shocking happens at a place like Indiana.
So who are some candidates to replace the head honcho in Champaign?