Chris Mullin turned down an NBA head coaching job with the Sacramento Kings back in December, later choosing to accept the task of taking his alma mater, St. John's, back to national prominence.
Mullin, 51, is the program's all-time leading scorer and also helped lead the Johnnies to the Final Four back in 1985.
However, much has changed since his playing days -- and turning the program into a national contender won't be easy. Here's a look at what Mullin inherits, how he will recruit and the program's overall outlook under his leadership.
What Mullin inherits
Mullin doesn't inherit much, but sometimes that's not altogether a negative.