Former Kentucky Basketball coach Billy Gillispie is considered a serious candidate for a Division I coaching job.
Tarleton State, the newest member of the WAC, will not be eligible for postseason play for 4 years.
Gillispie is excited about the possibility of coaching at Tarleton State according to Kentucky.com.
“I feel very fortunate to be included as a candidate,” Gillispie said.
“I consider it an honor to be one of the guys they’ve interviewed.”
Gillispie said he’s had other opportunities to get back to Division I.
“I wouldn’t say I’m itching to get back to D-I.