Kyle Smith, previously the head coach at Washington State and the Pac-12 Coach of the Year, has been hired as the new head coach for Stanford's men's basketball program. Smith, who led Washington State to a 25-10 record this year, 25 wins, and an NCAA Tournament win, securing the school's first NCAA tournament bid since 2008, was identified as a primary candidate for the vacancy at Stanford. His coaching career includes successful stints at Columbia and San Francisco, where he was known for turning around programs and achieving significant wins. The move to Stanford is seen as a significant hire for the university, with Smith expected to revitalize the struggling basketball program.
Stanford hires WSU basketball coach Kyle Smith https://t.co/1A6Mbdy55p
Just two days after he led the Cougars to the second round of the NCAA tournament, WSU men's basketball coach Kyle Smith is leaving the program to coach at Stanford. https://t.co/XByu47NosI
Just two days after he led the Cougars to the second round of the NCAA tournament, WSU men's basketball coach Kyle Smith is leaving the program to coach at Stanford. https://t.co/LLsd5GqtBG
Here's more info on the move: https://t.co/o4m4Kpf8OG https://t.co/64xR356L2A
JUST IN: Stanford has hired Kyle Smith away from Washington State University to take over its struggling men's basketball program: https://t.co/o4m4Kpf8OG
Stanford welcomes in a new head coach 👏 The Cardinal announced Kyle Smith is taking over coaching duties next season 🙌 https://t.co/msxXxlMBd5
Washington State’s Kyle Smith will be Stanford’s new men’s hoops coach https://t.co/4GvwMPAw4O
After guiding Washington State to its first NCAA Tournament in 16 years, Kyle Smith is headed to Stanford to become the Cardinal men’s basketball coach, a program source said Monday. More from @NicoleAuerbach ⤵️ https://t.co/hOOj3OFoxZ
.@StanfordMBB announces it has hired Kyle Smith as head coach. Smith spent past 5 seasons as HC with WSU. Also has been HC at @USFDonsMBB and Columbia. Was assistant to Randy Bennett at @saintmaryshoops (2001-10). News conference Wednesday.
Kyle Smith is reportedly accepting the head coaching job at Stanford. 🌲 https://t.co/DtSPyzyUHh https://t.co/y8N5heJIg2
Pac-12 Coach of the Year Kyle Smith has been hired by Stanford to take over men's basketball program after leading Washington State to 25 wins and an NCAA Tournament win.
Now on @ForbesSports NCAA Coaching Carousel: Stanford Hires Washington State’s Kyle Smith via @forbes https://t.co/tRA16vcEAk https://t.co/fLJVCUXpYg
Kyle Smith is Stanford’s new basketball coach, the school announces. Great fit and great choice.
Got our guy! Welcome to The Farm, Kyle Smith! 🗞️ » https://t.co/CmmTr6JgBq #GoStanford https://t.co/BuVyBwCuaK
Sources: Kyle Smith leaves Washington State for Stanford job https://t.co/l6MTaQpvnV
Source confirms that Kyle Smith is leaving Washington State for Stanford. He took the Cougars to the NCAA Tournament this year and previously won at San Francisco and Columbia. Very good hire.
Can confirm Kyle Smith to Stanford, per source, off initial @NicoleAuerbach report
Excellent hire. Stanford has its best head coach since Mike Montgomery left to coach the Warriors. https://t.co/NzrOQ3HAs1
Story with @PeteThamel on Washington State's Kyle Smith accepting the Stanford job: https://t.co/MFxtAGIP2F
Good for Smith. Back to the drawing board for Cougars. Do they turn to Jim Shaw, the former Western Oregon coach and a veteran Pac-12 assistant? https://t.co/0OdS0a4uhP
Kyle Smith had emerged as the favorite at Stanford very early in the process. Just engineered one of the best seasons in Washington State history, won 20+ games all three seasons at San Francisco, set a single-season record with 25 wins at Columbia. https://t.co/KDShxzOD3n
Kyle Smith has agreed to become the next Stanford men’s basketball coach, a source confirms to @TheAthletic. Smith took Washington State to the NCAA Tournament this year for the first time since 2008.
Washington State’s Kyle Smith is going to Stanford. https://t.co/Mw3fIxlOb7
Washington State coach Kyle Smith has accepted the job at Stanford, sources tell me and @jeffborzello. He led Washington State to a 25-10 record this year and the school’s first NCAA bid since 2008. He’s the former head coach at San Francisco and Columbia. https://t.co/Elmkvycltv
Source: Stanford has hired Washington State's Kyle Smith as its next head basketball coach. Official announcement expected soon. https://t.co/VWYfvxmGof
BREAKING: Stanford has agreed to a deal with Washington State head coach Kyle Smith, sources told @TheFieldOf68. Smith has won everywhere he’s been — at difficult spots. Columbia, San Francisco and taking Washington State to the NCAA tourney this season.
Sources: Washington State's Kyle Smith is expected to be a primary candidate for the head coaching vacancy at Stanford.