A few years ago, Texas A&M was in those same shoes, searching for answers after several years of falling short of expectations with former coach Jimbo Fisher. Entering the picture was coach Mike Elko, whom A&M knew was the best candidate for the position after establishing coaching success at every stop he’s coached.

In the previous two seasons under coach Tom Thibodeau, the Knicks didn’t absorb a three-game losing streak until after Christmas.