The Villanova Wildcats are not messing around when it comes to replacing an ineffective Kyle Neptune at head coach. They are attracting several marquee candidates, including one who could be a slam-dunk hire for them.

College basketball has changed since Jay Wright's national championship teams. Villanova needs to change as well.

"A big-name dark horse is in the mix for the coaching opening at Villanova, NJ Advance Media has learned. UCLA coach Mick Cronin is a “dark horse” contender for the job along with Northwestern’s Chris Collins, multiple people close to the situation said," Zagoria wrote.