In a bold move, Sacramento State names Mike Bibby as its new head coach. Bibby, a former NBA star with 14 years of career play, now leads the men’s basketball team. ESPN’s Shams Charania confirms this news. Bibby shone with the Sacramento Kings, and his move from high school coaching to Division I shows his growing coaching role.
Bibby returns to Sacramento with deep ties to the community. His past with the Kings makes his homecoming real. Charania, via X, states that Bibby’s move is a homecoming. After ending his NBA career, Bibby chose to coach. He led high school teams, first at Shadow Mountain High School in 2013. After two seasons as an assistant there, he became head coach for six successful seasons. In 2019, he coached at Hillcrest Prep High School.
During his time with the Kings from 2001 to 2010, Bibby built strong bonds with the game. Drafted by the Vancouver Grizzlies, he helped guide his team to five playoff spots in six seasons. His deep connection to Sacramento now supports his new job and energizes the local basketball community. This head coach role starts a bright new chapter for both Bibby and Sacramento State, as the school looks to boost its basketball program with his experience and passion.
