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Mike Bibby has been hired as the men's basketball coach at Sacramento State, the school announced.
This is Bibby's first head coaching job in college. A former Arizona Wildcats basketball standout and 14-year NBA veteran, Bibby has assisted with the Puerto Rican National Team as well as the summer league teams for the Cleveland Cavaliers and Memphis Grizzlies, and the G-League Ignite.
Bibby was the head coach at Phoenix Shadow Mountain from 2014-19, where he led to team to five state championships.
"Since 2001, Sacramento has felt like home to me," Bibby said in a statement. "The people, the fans and the passion they have for the city and their teams is unmatched. I have always felt that passion, and will always be thankful for how I was embraced. Sacramento State is no different. After seeing the campus, and meeting with President Wood and Mark Orr (Director of Athletics), their vision for the University and program was something I shared. We are going to build, we are going to develop, and we are going to win."
Related: Former Shadow Mountain coach Mike Bibby could reunite with son in Fan Controlled Hoops
Bibby won the national championship at Arizona in 1997 and was the No. 2 pick in the 1998 NBA Draft.
He played for the Memphis Grizzlies, Sacramento Kings, Atlanta Hawks, Miami Heat and Washington Wizards during his NBA career, which lasted from 1999 until 2012.
He had his most success with the Kings, where he played for seven seasons.
"I'm ecstatic to announce Mike Bibby as the new head coach of Sacramento State men's basketball, and welcome him back to the community of Sacramento," Orr said in a statement. "Mike will recruit talented student-athletes and develop a team culture that embodies success both on and off the court. I am convinced that Mike will pour every ounce of his energy into Sacramento State and engage the entire Sacramento region. I could not be more excited about the future of our program."
More: Mike Bibby to join Arizona Sports Hall of Fame
Bibby was fired as Shadow Mountain coach amid sexual-abuse allegations in February of 2019, allegations he denied.
Phoenix police didn't recommend criminal charges against Bibby after an investigation "did not reveal probable cause to recommend charges against anyone in the case."
"Mike Bibby's basketball expertise, love for Sacramento, and passion for developing student-athletes perfectly align with our goals for Hornet basketball," Sacramento State President Luke Wood said in a statement. "His leadership and vision will elevate our program to new heights and inspire our community to rally behind Sac State basketball.
Sacramento State had a 7-25 record this season under interim coach Michael Czepil.
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This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Sacramento State announces hiring of Mike Bibby as basketball coach
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This is Bibby's first head coaching job in college. A former Arizona Wildcats basketball standout and 14-year NBA veteran, Bibby has assisted with the Puerto Rican National Team as well as the summer league teams for the Cleveland Cavaliers and Memphis Grizzlies, and the G-League Ignite.
Bibby was the head coach at Phoenix Shadow Mountain from 2014-19, where he led to team to five state championships.
"Since 2001, Sacramento has felt like home to me," Bibby said in a statement. "The people, the fans and the passion they have for the city and their teams is unmatched. I have always felt that passion, and will always be thankful for how I was embraced. Sacramento State is no different. After seeing the campus, and meeting with President Wood and Mark Orr (Director of Athletics), their vision for the University and program was something I shared. We are going to build, we are going to develop, and we are going to win."
Related: Former Shadow Mountain coach Mike Bibby could reunite with son in Fan Controlled Hoops
Bibby won the national championship at Arizona in 1997 and was the No. 2 pick in the 1998 NBA Draft.
He played for the Memphis Grizzlies, Sacramento Kings, Atlanta Hawks, Miami Heat and Washington Wizards during his NBA career, which lasted from 1999 until 2012.
He had his most success with the Kings, where he played for seven seasons.
"I'm ecstatic to announce Mike Bibby as the new head coach of Sacramento State men's basketball, and welcome him back to the community of Sacramento," Orr said in a statement. "Mike will recruit talented student-athletes and develop a team culture that embodies success both on and off the court. I am convinced that Mike will pour every ounce of his energy into Sacramento State and engage the entire Sacramento region. I could not be more excited about the future of our program."
More: Mike Bibby to join Arizona Sports Hall of Fame
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Bibby was fired as Shadow Mountain coach amid sexual-abuse allegations in February of 2019, allegations he denied.
Phoenix police didn't recommend criminal charges against Bibby after an investigation "did not reveal probable cause to recommend charges against anyone in the case."
"Mike Bibby's basketball expertise, love for Sacramento, and passion for developing student-athletes perfectly align with our goals for Hornet basketball," Sacramento State President Luke Wood said in a statement. "His leadership and vision will elevate our program to new heights and inspire our community to rally behind Sac State basketball.
Sacramento State had a 7-25 record this season under interim coach Michael Czepil.
Reach Jeremy Cluff at [email protected]. Follow him on X, formerly Twitter @Jeremy_Cluff.
Support local journalism: Subscribe to azcentral.com today.
This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Sacramento State announces hiring of Mike Bibby as basketball coach
Continue reading...
