A-State to name Mike Balado as men’s basketball coach

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A-State is slated to announce a men’s basketball head coach replacement on Monday.











According to Jerry Scott, Director of Sports Information, Louisville assistant Mike Balado will be announced at a 10 a.m. press conference Monday.






The press conference will be held at the Convocation Center and is open to the public.





Balado’s appointment comes nearly a week after Grant McCasland announced his decision to step down. McCasland is set to serve as of head basketball coach, Vice President and director of athletics at the University of North Texas.





Including the 2016-17 campaign, Balado most recently spent the last four seasons on the Louisville men’s basketball staff as an assistant coach. During Balado's four seasons working with head coach Rick Pitino at Louisville, the Cardinals have posted a 106-31 overall record for a .774 winning percentage.





The Herald will provide updates as more details are made available.






















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