One suggested coach who has removed his name from consideration is Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens. “I thoroughly appreciate being a Celtic and love the people I get to work with every day," Stevens said to Jeff Goodman.

Brad Stevens is not heading back to the collegiate ranks. Jeff Goodman of The Field of 68 reported that the Boston Celtics president of basketball operations is "not a candidate" for the head coach position at the University of Indiana.

Boston Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens broke his silence about whether he's a legitimate head coaching candidate for Indiana's vacancy.