Only negative about situation is the May 24 deadline quoted by the AD. They are probably going to get someone who is currently coaching at another program leaving that program scrambling to find another coach. They won't be able to get a coach in place by the June HS summer season to allow the new coach a chance to learn about his new team as well.

How about our old coach Kelly Wells

I wonder if the list will be made public?? I think we will see at least one big surprise as high-profile programs always attract high level coaches from outside of the area.

Who are the front runners for this job? When will they start the process?

The Holmes job as far as basketball talent, a chance to win the region every year, having the athleticism to compete at the state level when getting to the state tournament, location for family to live and have things to do, possibility of good athlete moving in that takes team to another level, athletic director to work for and compensation, makes Holmes one of the best basketball jobs in the state of Kentucky and many other states. I would think the pool of candidates includes at the very least 25 candidates that have won big at the high school level (possibly state championship) or a college assistant with great resume of coaches they have worked for. The job will attract coaches from other states, Ohio for sure. Total applicants could be over 100 with the national search. Of course some of those would have no chance at getting the job.