This is an important thread - really. JC's major hires since being at OU have not been out of any predictable pool. At least not the pool being discussed ad nauseum before the hire. There is a good chance, based on history, that the out of the blue hire occurs again.
Billy Kennedy, Murray State
Donnie Tyndall, Morehead State
Both of these OVC coaches are young enough, yet experienced enough, to get the job done at OU. Both will also be in Tennessee's pool of coaches if Pearl gets the boot.
Rex Walters at San Francisco. Tied for 2nd with Gonzaga in the WCC reg season and lost a close one to Zags in conference semis. Familiar with Big 12 since he played at Kansas. Also has credibility as a NBA first round pick. If we don't get him now someone else will soon.