Mike Boynton Jr. was named the Oklahoma State men's basketball program's 20th coach Friday. Boynton was an assistant under former coach Brad Underwood this past season, and he has been an assistant at Stephen F. Austin, South Carolina, Wofford and Coastal Carolina. Here is twitter's reaction to the new hire:
Former players Phil Forte and Leyton Hammonds:
So excited for this program! Oklahoma State basketball is in good hands!
— Phil Forte (@PhilForte13) March 24, 2017
— Leyton Hammonds (@Leyfro) March 24, 2017
Local and national media:
Have a feeling GIA will be missing The Rowdy next season.