An official at Georgia State said they are declining to comment on the search.
Georgia State never averaged 1,500 fans during Barnes' time and attendance dropped to 915 this season, the lowest in the conference. He was hired in 2007 after an eight-season run at Mississippi in which he was named the Naismith national coach of the year in 2001.
Georgia State has also been interviewing other candidates, including assistants at bigger programs.
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