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Top target to replace Kalen DeBoer appears to rule himself out of Washington HC search
Kansas Jayhawks head coach Lance Leipold. Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

The Washington Huskies will need to turn to their backup plan after their initial top target turned them down in their coaching search.

After reports suggested that Washington was targeting Kansas coach Lance Leipold to replace Kalen DeBoer, Leipold made it clear that he would be staying with the Jayhawks for the 2024 season.

Chris Vannini of The Athletic confirmed that Leipold is expected to turn down interest from the Huskies and remain in his current job.

It is not clear where Washington goes from here, though they have plenty of options. Arizona coach Jedd Fisch has been frequently mentioned as a potential candidate and maybe a name to watch.

The Huskies are hunting for a replacement for DeBoer, who left for Alabama after leading Washington to the national championship game.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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