Kyle Smith Named Cougar Basketball Head Coach

Smith becomes the 19th head coach in Washington State basketball history.

PULLMAN, Wash. – Kyle Smith has been named the 19th men's basketball coach in Washington State history, Director of Athletics Pat Chun announced Wednesday, March 27. Smith was signed to a six-year contract at $1.4 million annually and will be introduced formally at a press conference Monday, April 1. Details of the press conference will be released later this week.

"We set a goal of finding the best head coach for Washington State University," said Chun. "Kyle Smith fulfilled all of our criteria in meeting this goal. Coach Smith has a proven record of success, a commitment to academic excellence and a passion for…