Texas A&M is expected to introduce Buzz Williams as its new head coach at a press conference Thursday, according to multiple reports.

Cincinnati Bearcats head coach Mick Cronin likely will be mentioned by many as a candidate to replace Williams at Virginia Tech, and Cronin's good friend, Seton Hall head coach Kevin Willard, reportedly is a candidate as well.

One reason: Before Whit Babcock became Virginia Tech's director of athletics in January of 2014, he and Cronin worked together at UC for 2 1/2 years.

In 2014, Babcock said his relationship with Cronin, who shared the same agent with Williams, helped move the process of hiring Williams along quickly.

This past weekend, the Hokies were ousted from the NCAA Tournament in heartbreaking fashion in a 75-73 loss to ACC rival Duke in the Sweet 16.

The 47-year-old Cronin has been the head coach of the Bearcats since 2006.

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