I personally think Mason should go after a high caliber Assistant Coach. First off who would even want the Mason job at this point. The league isn't what it used to be. But assistant coaches are begging for a shot. In college basketball, we'll call it "the assistant coach problem." You can be the best doggone assistant coach in the country, recruiting the elite players and diamonds in the rough, developing talent at a high level, scouting opponents, refining your team's offensive and defensive schemes, doing the bidding of your head coach. Yet AD's are reluctant to consider hiring an assistant coach for a head coaching gig.
Assistant Coach Wish List:
Chris Caputo, Miami- Obvious reasons.
David Patrick, TCU- proven ability to recruit!
Ron Sanchez, Virginia- knows the VA recruiting trail.
Jon Scheyer, Duke- Obvious reasons.
But if Mason is stuck on hiring a head coach they should consider the following. But like I said, I doubt these coaches would take the Mason job.
Head Coach Wish List:
Dan Majerle, Grand Canyon
Nick McDevitt, UNC Ashville
John Becker, Vermont
T.J Otzelberger, South Dakota State
Scott Padgett, Samford