Nolan Smith Named Head Coach At Tennessee State!

Dec 21, 2016; Greensboro, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Harry Giles (1) laughs with special assistant coach Nolan Smith during the first half against the Elon Phoenix at Greensboro Coliseum. Duke defeated Elon 72-61. | Jeremy Brevard-Imagn Images

So this is pretty great news: Duke alum and fan favorite Nolan Smith is now the head coach at Tennessee State.

As we reported yesterday, Smith had been interviewed and was expected to be hired.

After being named head coach, Smith said this:

“It’s an honor and a privilege to be named head coach at TSU. First and foremost, I’m ready to give my heart and energy to our players every single day as we prepare to win and proudly represent the university and the state. I’m excited to immerse myself in the TSU and Nashville

community and contribute far beyond the court. I’m built for this challenge — and TSU is built to win. So let’s win! Go Tigers!”

This is really exciting. He’s going to be great.

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