Overview

• Sacramento State announced on March 25, 2025, that Mike Bibby will take over as head coach of the men's basketball team.
• Bibby, who played seven seasons with the Sacramento Kings, brings a strong connection to the city and a successful high school coaching record, though he has no collegiate coaching experience.
• The Hornets are coming off a difficult 7-25 season under interim coach Michael Czepil, finishing last in the Big Sky Conference.
• This hiring is part of Sacramento State's broader efforts to elevate its athletics profile, including a new basketball facility set to open next fall and aspirations to move its football program from FCS to FBS.
• University officials, including President Luke Wood and Athletic Director Mark Orr, expressed confidence in Bibby's leadership to develop the program and inspire community support.