I want to say Chris Caputo and think it could be a good hire for the long term, but given our current level of talent this team is in need of a proven HC who can turn it around instantly I think that guy could be Ben Howland. Not sure if I would have arrived at that without the forum/jim speculation, but I am at least somewhat enamored with the idea.
It's really unbelievable to me how much talent is on this team and how little it accomplished... I think a coach with any sort of direction/structure and a system to actually buy into could make this team a winner next year. Howland has system/direction/structure... kids would buy into him and his system, would look at his resume and be motivated instantly.