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Gonzaga expected to hire Vanderbilt coach Roger Powell Jr.

The Gonzaga Bulldogs are expected to hire former Vanderbilt Associate Head Coach Roger Powell Jr., Evan Daniels reported yesterday.

Source: Gonzaga's Mark Few is expected to hire Roger Powell as an assistant coach. Powell was at Vanderbilt the past three seasons.

— Evan Daniels (@EvanDaniels) April 17, 2019

Jim Meehan confirmed the news yesterday as well. Powell will replace the outgoing Donny Daniels, who announced his retirement earlier this week. Like the consummate professional, Coach Daniels gave Mark Few plenty of time to find his replacement, informing Few of his intention to retire nearly two years ago.