Emporia State University has named Tom Billeter, a two-time National Coach of the Year, as the new head coach of the men's basketball program, succeeding after a successful tenure at NCAA Division II Augustana.

By the Numbers
  • Tom Billeter has a coaching record of 393-224 in 21 seasons with Augustana and 490-274 in 26 seasons overall.
  • He led Augustana to nine NCAA Tournaments, three regular-season NSIC Championships, and two NSIC Tournament Championships.
Yes, But

No significant counterarguments or complexities have been reported.

State of Play
  • Tom Billeter is set to be introduced at an upcoming press conference on April 2, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Emporia State campus.
  • Emporia State has averaged 20.3 wins per game over the past three seasons.
What's Next

Expectations are high for Tom Billeter to continue the success of the men's basketball program and elevate it further within the highly competitive MIAA basketball conference.

Bottom Line

Tom Billeter's appointment brings a wealth of experience and a track record of success to Emporia State's men's basketball program, setting the stage for a promising future of competitive basketball at the university.