Minnesota has officially fired Ben Johnson after four seasons as head coach. The search for his replacement is expected to begin immediately, so let's look at 10 potential names to keep an eye on. San Diego State's Dutcher is a name that will be floated around a lot.

The University of Minnesota is parting ways with Gopher men's basketball head coach Ben Johnson after a disappointing exit at the men's Big 10 Basketball Tournament.

Any successful major college athletic program resembles a complex puzzle that has been assembled. The pieces fit. Not just players and coaches but all facets of the operation. The Gophers men’s basketball program currently looks like a puzzle box that has been opened,