BREAKING: Tarleton State University has placed men’s basketball coach Billy Gillispie on temporary administrative leave following an anonymous complaint received by the school, effective immediately. This urgent announcement was made on Friday, heightening concerns surrounding the coach’s tenure.
Gillispie, who has held the coaching position at Tarleton State for five seasons, is no stranger to controversy. Previously, he faced allegations of player mistreatment during his brief stint at Texas Tech. In his absence, associate head coach Glynn Cyprien will take over coaching duties, as the Texans prepare for their regular season opener against SMU on November 3.
The decision to place Gillispie on leave comes at a critical moment, as the team gears up for the upcoming season. The university has not provided further comments on the situation, leaving fans and players anxious about the implications for the team’s future.
Gillispie’s coaching career has been marked by both highs and lows. He previously led Texas A&M to consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances in 2006 and 2007. However, his tenure at Kentucky ended after just two seasons when the Wildcats failed to qualify for the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 17 years.
Notably, Gillispie’s coaching history also includes a rocky period at Texas Tech, where he resigned shortly before the start of his second season, citing health concerns amid allegations of player mistreatment. Texas Tech later acknowledged violations of practice rules during his time.
As the basketball community reacts to this developing story, fans are left wondering what the future holds for Gillispie and the Tarleton State Texans. The upcoming weeks are critical, and all eyes will be on the university for further updates regarding the investigation and the team’s performance under Cyprien’s leadership.
Stay tuned for more urgent updates as this situation unfolds.
