Tarleton State Texans

14-18 - 6th in WAC

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Men's college basketball coaching changes for 2026-27

We're tracking all the coaching changes in men's college basketball throughout the offseason.

Tarleton State hires Utah State assistant Haut to replace Gillispie

Tarleton State has named Utah State associate coach Eric Haut to replace Billy Gillispie, who resigned last month because of medical issues.

Sources: Tarleton State is hiring Eric Haut as the school’s next head coach, as he’s agreed to a four-year deal. Haut is Utah State’s associate head coach. He’s been Jerrod Calhoun’s longtime assistant and is a proven builder of programs. He replaces Billy Gillispie.

Rivera scores 20, Abilene Christian knocks off Tarleton State 84-78 in WAC Tournament

— Yaniel Rivera had 20 points in Abilene Christian's 84-78 victory over Tarleton State on Wednesday in the Western Athletic Conference Tournament.

Chavis has 18 as UT Arlington downs Tarleton State 65-60

— Cash Chavis' 18 points helped UT Arlington defeat Tarleton State 65-60 on Thursday.

Sources: Gillispie not coaching Tarleton State next year

Tarleton State is expected to formally announce Friday morning that men's basketball coach Billy Gillispie will not return next year.

Davis' 24 lead Utah Valley past Tarleton State 79-72

— Isaac Davis scored 24 points as Utah Valley beat Tarleton State 79-72 on Thursday.

WAC Standings

TEAM	W	L	GB	OVR
Utah Valley	80.1	-	9	25
California Baptis..	72.6	-	9	25
Utah Tech	76.8	6	15	19
UT Arlington	70.0	6	14	18
Southern Utah	76.3	14	22	10
Tarleton State	74.5	10	18	14
Abilene Christian	70.3	10.5	19	14