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.

"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.

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