Monday, April 21, 2014

TSU hires ex-assistant as men's basketball coach

NASHVILLE, Tennessee  --  Illinois State associate head coach Dana Ford has been hired as Tennessee State's new basketball coach, according to a university source.

Ford will be introduced Monday at a news conference at the school.

He will replace Travis Williams, who was fired on March 11 after leading the Tigers to a 5-25 record in his second season.

Ford served as an assistant at TSU under former coach John Cooper from 2009-11. The Tigers posted a combined record of 33-39 while Ford was on the staff.

Ford was among six finalists for the position, which also included ...

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