Updated list of names to watch in South Carolina baseball coaching search
Tier 1: Home run hire
Louisville coach Dan McDonnell: A former player at The Citadel, McDonnell has built Louisville into a powerhouse. Including this season, the Cardinals have advanced to at least a super regional each of the past five years with two College World Series appearances during that time. The Gamecocks would have to pay up to have a chance at McDonnell as he is making $1 million per year.
Virginia coach Brian O’Connor: O’Connor has been the head coach at Virginia since 2004 and has led the Cavaliers to the NCAA tournament each season with four trips to the College World Series since 2009, including a national championship in 2015.