In the wee hours Thursday morning, Gophers men’s basketball coach Ben Johnson was let go by Athletics Director Mark Coyle.

Gophers athletic director Mark Coyle has options to explore, including some Minnesota natives, in the search to replace Johnson.

From now until the time the Gophers hire their next men's basketball head coach, there will be dozens of names floated around, many of whom are coaching teams in potential March Madness runs. Let's look at a few of the most realistic candidates and how you can watch them this March.