WASHINGTON, May 24 (Xinhua) -- The Orlando Magic are now looking for a new coach for next season as two names surface in the team's quest to replace the departed Frank Vogel, local media reported on Thursday.
The Magic have expressed interest in pursuing Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo and also want to interview former Charlotte Hornets coach Steve Clifford.
Izzo's Michigan State teams have qualified for the NCAA Tournament for the last 21 years, but have missed the Sweet 16 the last three years. Izzo's teams have been to the Final Four seven times.
The Hornets parted ways with Clifford two days after he completed a 36-46 campaign in 2017-18. It marked the second straight season the Hornets failed to make the playoffs and, for Clifford, marked the end of his five-year stint as coach in Charlotte.
Orlando sit at 14th place after recording 25 wins and 57 defeats in regular season.