Kentucky Sports Radio · Feb 20
Billy Gillispie will not return to Tarleton State in 2026-27
It’s been a tough run for Billy Gillispie in 2025-26, one that is expected to end his time at Tarleton State altogether.
The season started with an anonymous complaint that put him on administrative leave on October 3, only to be quickly reinstated upon conduct review on Oct. 6. Then came a myriad of health issues for the former Kentucky coach, forcing him to miss 11 games this season and all since early January. In the meantime, Tarleton State AD Steve Uryasz named associate head coach Glynn Cyprien as acting head coach.
“I’m trying to return, but I’m not sure what’s gonna happen,” Gillispie told The Dallas Morning News last week. “Kidney is great. It’s blood pressure and heart related.”