HoopDirt.com has learned that there are four finalists in the hunt to replace Todd McGuinness as the head basketball coach at Hartwick College (NY). McGuinness was named as the head coach at Case Western back on 7/16. The final group was narrowed down after phone interviews of 12-13 candidates. The four finalists are all current DIII head coaches in the state of New York:

• Russ Phillips – Head Coach Alfred University (NY). Interviewed on-campus on 8/18.

• Ryan Kadlubowski – Head Coach Mount Saint Mary College (NY). Will interview on 8/22.

• Joe Wojtylko – Head Coach Wells College (NY). Will interview on 8/23.

• Joe Smith – Head Coach Morrisville State College (NY). Will interview on 8/24.