Turgeon is expected to meet with Texas A&M athletic director Bill Byrne
today, according to sources close to the situation. If an agreement is reached,
look for Turgeon to be introduced at a news conference in College Station on
Tuesday.
The Shockers went to the Sweet 16 two years ago and were arguably the hottest
team in the country early this past season, but Turgeon's team suffered key
injuries and didn't make the postseason.
Wichita State was 17-14 this past season and 111-76 in Turgeon's tenure.
Turgeon has recruited well in the Lone Star state, so it would be a spot where
he could further take advantage of his relationships in Texas.
Turgeon makes $750,000 per season at Wichita State, but Texas A&M could
pay him nearly double.
Turgeon would take over a program that was 27-7 last season, advanced to the
Sweet 16 and is building a new practice facility. However, the Aggies will lose
standout guard Acie Law IV and forward Antanas Kavaliauskas.
A key for Turgeon is whether he'll be able to keep top recruit DeAndre
Jordan, one of the most talented big man in the senior class, in the fold.