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Billy Gillispie Reinstated by Tarleton State After University Review of Anonymous Complaint
Tarleton State reinstated Billy Gillispie after concluding an internal review of an anonymous complaint, with the coach having a 78-74 record over five seasons, officials said.
- On Friday, Oct. 3, Tarleton State men's basketball head coach Billy Gillispie was placed on temporary administrative leave while the university investigated a complaint and declined further comment.
- Tarleton State initiated an employee conduct review after receiving an anonymous complaint, and Steve Uryasz, Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics at Tarleton State, said student-athlete welfare is paramount.
- Associate head coach Glynn Cyprien served as acting head coach during the investigation while Gillispie, hired in 2020, compiled a 78-74 record in five seasons at Tarleton State.
- The Texas A&M System completed its employee conduct review, and on Monday Tarleton State announced Billy Gillispie has been reinstated and will return to the sidelines.
- Gillispie's history includes past accusations at Kentucky and Texas Tech and a 2009 settlement for nearly $3 million after his firing.
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Billy Gillispie reinstated by Tarleton State after university review of anonymous complaint
Tarleton State has reinstated men’s basketball coach Billy Gillispie. The reinstatement Monday came three days after the school said he had been placed on temporary administrative leave following an anonymous complaint.
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Former SEC basketball coach Billy Gillispie reinstated by Tarleton State
Billy Gillispie has been reinstated as Tarleton State’s head basketball coach after being placed on temporary leave. The program released a statement on Monday saying a review was conducted after a complaint had been made. The nature of the complaint was not publicly revealed. We’re thankful to the Texas A&M system for working expeditiously in addressing this anonymous complaint,” Tarleton State athletic director Steve Uryasz said in a statemen…
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