The Tuscaloosa News is reporting that the University of Alabama will contact Anthony Grant about the Crimson Tide’s coaching vacancy.

When a name surfaces so emphatically at this stage, it is likely an indication of strong interest on the part of the University. Unfamiliar with the coach? Check out Grant’s bio.

Is Grant interested in Alabama? According to the Tuscaloosa News, “Grant did not address the Alabama vacancy in the postgame press conference and has not commented when asked about coaching vacancies at other schools. His name has also surfaced as a possible candidate at Georgia and Virginia.”

How did VCU fair in the NCAA tournament? A first round loss to UCLA. The AP game recap is embedded below: