University of South Florida men’s basketball assistant Dan Hipsher interviewed with Florida Atlantic officials today about the Owls’ head coaching position.

“First of all I’m honored to be a finalist for the position,” Hipsher said in a statement. “I met with university officials for about five hours today, including the director of athletics and president. I also toured the facilities and the campus and am looking forward to the next step in the process.”

Hipsher, who came to USF from Arkansas with Coach Stan Heath, appears to be among five finalists.

The Owls also previously interviewed UCF assistant Mike Jaskulski, Florida assistant Lewis Preston and FAU assistant Mike Balado, the Palm Beach Post reported.

The Post also reported former St. John’s coach Mike Jarvis would interview today. Former Wisconsin and Saint Louis coach Brad Soderberg also interviewed for the job, Rivals.com reported.

Earlier this year, Hipsher interviewed for the head job at Jacksonville (Ala.) State, before withdrawing his name from contention.