According to sources close to the situation, Louisiana Tech is on the verge of hiring Ole Miss assistant coach Mike White.

White, 34, is a Louisiana native who played point guard at Ole Miss and joined Andy Kennedy’s coaching staff with the Rebels after a stint at Jacksonville State.

His father is current Duke athletic director Kevin White.

White would replace Kerry Rupp, who was fired after four seasons and a 57-69 overall mark. Louisiana Tech finished last in the WAC this past year.