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Back to EpisodesSportsBeat KC: What big challenges await new hoop coaches at K-State, Mizzou?
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Basketball coaching searches came to an end at Kansas State and Missouri this week and the beat writers take us through the hiring process on today’s SportsBeat KC.
Kellis Robinett describes the path of Jerome Tang, a Baylor assistant coach for 19 years. Tang has never been a college head coach but he was part of the Scott Drew staff that turned the Bears from an also ran into a national champion.
Lila Bromberg breaks down the hiring of Dennis Gates at Mizzou. Gates went 50-40 over three seasons at Cleveland State and spent eight years on Leonard Hamilton’s Florida State staff, helping turn the Seminoles into an ACC power.
The tasks begin for both coaches, who take over programs that finished under .500 this season, especially in recruiting. They’re on the hunt for new talent and also have to re-recruit players on this season’s roster.
Story links:
How Missouri Tigers’ Dennis Gates plans to run his first high major basketball program
Kansas State guard Nijel Pack ready to explore NBA Draft opportunities
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