JONESBORO, Ark. (3/20/17) – Arkansas State University has hired Mike Balado as the head coach of its men’s basketball program, Director of Athletics Terry Mohajir announced Monday.
Balado comes to Arkansas State after most recently spending the last four seasons as an assistant coach at the University of Louisville. He becomes the 16th head coach in program history.
“It’s a great tribute to our emerging brand that we can hire a lead assistant from an elite program,” Mohajir said. “Without a doubt, I think there is no one in the country more prepared to lead our program at this time than Mike Balado.