University of San Francisco's Kyle Smith is expected to become the new head coach at Washington State, Sports Illustrated's Jon Rothstein reported on Tuesday.
According to Rothstein, the school expects to make an announcement soon barring any complications in finalizing a deal between the two sides. The Cougars were on the search for a new coach after firing Ernie Kent on March 14. The team went 13–18 under Kent's lead in 2018-19.
Smith posted a 101-82 record in six seasons with Columbia before taking over USF in March 2016. Under Smith, the Dons have won 20 games in three consecutive seasons for the first time in 37 years.