Virginia Commonwealth University basketball coach Anthony Grant is expected to travel to Alabama Wednesday and visit the campus as he weighs the prospect of becoming the Crimson Tide’s coach, according to a source .

    Two Alabama newspapers are reporting that Grant likely will be offered the job.

    Grant met with Alabama officials Sunday to discuss the Tide’s vacant coaching position. Sources said Alabama Athletic Director Mal Moore and Executive Athletic Director Dave Hart came to Richmond to meet with Grant but did not offer him the post.

  The Tuscaloosa News reported that multiple sources said Grant could receive a formal offer during his visit Wednesday.

  Alabama has zeroed in on Grant, 42, to replace Mark Gottfried. The Birmingham News reported that sources said the job is Grant’s if he wants it, but that he must decide within the next five days. Alabama officials likely would move on to other candidates if Grant takes longer, the newspaper said.