Eddie Jordan has reached an agreement to coach at Rutgers, sources with knowledge of the negotiations confirmed.

Jordan agreed in principle to a deal in the ballpark of five years and $6.25 million.

Among the many stops in Jordan’s coaching career was a 6-year stint with the Washington Wizards that included four straight appearances in the playoffs.

Rutgers fired coach Mike Rice on Wednesday after a videotape aired showing him shoving, grabbing and throwing balls at players and using gay slurs during practice.

The videotape, broadcast Tuesday on ESPN's "Outside the Lines," prompted criticism from New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, and the head of the New Jersey Assembly called for Rice to be fired.

With growing criticism, the college relieved Rice of his duties after three largely unsuccessful seasons. There will be a national search to replace him.