Former Kentucky Basketball coach Billy Gillispie is considered a serious candidate for a Division I coaching job.
Tarleton State, the newest member of the WAC, will not be eligible for postseason play for 4 years.
Gillispie is excited about the possibility of coaching at Tarleton State according to Kentucky.com.
“I feel very fortunate to be included as a candidate,” Gillispie said.
“I consider it an honor to be one of the guys they’ve interviewed.”
Gillispie said he’s had other opportunities to get back to Division I.
“I wouldn’t say I’m itching to get back to D-I. I’ve had opportunities,” Gillispie said. “But I would enjoy another challenge. I’ve got a great job here at Ranger, but every coach wants to win the national championship. The national championship is Division I.”
Gillipsie speaks very highly of his possible destination and looks at it as a “hidden gem.”
“Tarleton State is a hidden gem,” Gillispie said. “But every day that goes by, it becomes less of a hidden gem. It’s got a big-time chance to be something special.
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