New Mexico State's Marvin Menzies, UC Irvine's Russell Turner, former UCLA coach Ben Howland and Denver Nuggets assistant Lester Conner are four names popping up in connection with the

men's basketball job that came open Monday after the

.

Athletic director Bob De Carolis, speaking about Robinson's dismissal and where the Beavers go from here in a press conference Monday afternoon, said he is looking for a top recruiter and competitor who will get students to earn their degrees. He said the Beavers do not have a candidate in mind and did not intend to hire a search firm at this point.

Here is more information on the four names cited above:

Marvin Menzies:

A UCLA alumnus, he has been at New Mexico State since 2007. ... Considered one of the best recruiters in the nation. ... Prior to New Mexico State, was an assistant under Louisville's Rick Pitino for 2 seasons. ... Prior to Louisville, was an assistant at UNLV (one year), USC (one year), San Diego State (four years).

: A Hampden-Sydney alumnus, he has been at UC Irvine since 2010, signed a contract extension in November that runs through the 2017-18 season. ... Prior to Irvine, was an assistant for the Golden State Warrior's Don Nelson for 6 seasons. ... Prior to Golden State, was an assistant at Stanford (2000-04) and Wake Forest (1994-2000).

: A Lebanon, Oregon, native, he hasn't coached since being fired by UCLA in 2013. Led the Bruins to seven NCAA Tournament berths in 10 seasons, three consecutive Final Fours, four Pac-12 regular season titles and two Pac-12 Tournament championships. ... Prior to UCLA, was head coach at Pittsburgh for four seasons, and Northern Arizona for five. ... Also served as an assistant at UC Santa Barbara for 12 years. Related: See

to get back in the game.

A former Oregon State star, he has been an NBA assistant and scout for 15 years, currently with the Denver Nuggets. Previously with the Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers, Indiana Pacers, Boston Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks. Played for Ralph Miller's Oregon State teams.