The Columbia Lions are nearing a deal with Florida Gators assistant Kevin Hovde to become the program's new head men's basketball coach, according to a report from CBS Sports' Jon Rothstein. It is unclear at this time whether or not Hovde will remain on Florida's bench through the remainder of the NCAA tournament.

NEW YORK — Columbia hired Florida assistant Kevin Hovde as its head coach, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because no official announcement has been made.

Bill Armstrong, a proven winner and former associate head coach with Will Wade at LSU, has been named the next leader of the McNeese Basketball program, Vice President and Director of Athletics Heath