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Southern Miss' Donnie Tyndall will take over at Tennessee, a source confirmed late Monday.

CBSSports.com's Gary Parrish, who broke the news late Monday, reported a formal announcement is expected to follow today. ESPN's Jeff Goodman also reported the hire. The two sides were still negotiating the length of the deal late Monday, ESPN's Andy Katz reported.

Instant Analysis: Tyndall's future at USM

Neither Southern Miss athletics director Bill McGillis nor Tyndall could be reached for comment Monday.

Tyndall, 43, signed a new four-year contract with Southern Miss in January, paying him $500,000 annually.

According to the agreement, opting out of his contract with Southern Miss prior to April 29 means that he owes the university $500,000 if he does indeed leave. Tyndall has gone 56-17 in two seasons at USM.

The Vols' interest in Tyndall, who led the Eagles to two NIT appearances, increased Monday after talks between UT and Louisiana Tech head coach Mike White, a former Ole Miss star, reportedly broke down.

WVLT-TV in Knoxville reported that Tyndall and Tennessee were set to meet in person, and the process only escalated from there.

Tennessee began its search for a new men's basketball coach last week when Cuonzo Martin bolted for California after leading the Vols to a Sweet 16 appearance in the NCAA tournament.

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