Jonas Hayes, Dennis Gates among possible candidates for Georgia basketball coach opening

Jonas Hayes ANAHEIM, CA - DECEMBER 07: Jonas Hayes #33 of the Georgia Bulldogs drives to the hoop against the California Golden Bears during the John R. Wooden Classic at the Arrowhead Pond on December 7, 2002 in Anaheim, California. Georgia defeated California 78 -73. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images) (Robert Laberge/Getty Images)

March 11, 2022 at 10:07 a.m. UTC

By Connor Riley, DawgNation.com

The University of Georgia will be searching for a new men’s basketball coach, following the school’s firing of Tom Crean.

The school made the news official on Thursday while outlining the process of finding Crean’s replacement.

“I would like to sincerely thank Coach Crean and his family for their commitment to Georgia Basketball,” Georgia Athletic Director Josh Brooks said. “Tom Crean demonstrated unquestionable effort and enthusiasm in what he has attempted to accomplish at Georgia. That said, our expectation is to compete for post-season success in all 21 sports. We believe a leadership change in men’s basketball is needed to achieve our goals.”