SDSU assistant coach Justin Hutson was seen on the campus of USD Wednesday, according to U-T San Diego, and is believed to be a candidate to replace Bill Grier as the head coach of the Toreros.
Hutson has been somewhat of a hot commodity this offseason as he was a finalist for the Nevada head coaching job, and is believed to be a candidate for several other West Coast Conference openings.
He has spent seven seasons as an assistant with the Aztecs, over two stints, and has served as the “defensive coordinator” for one of the nation’s top defenses.
He has also played an instrumental role in SDSU’s recruiting, including helping get current San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard to come to SDSU.
Grier was fired by USD on March 16 after he compiled a 117-144 record as head coach.
Other possible candidates for the head coaching position include Columbia head coach and former USD assistant Kyle Smith and current Cal State San Marcos head coach Jim Saia.
The school is expected to hold interviews next week at the Final Four in Indianapolis.
