Billy Gillispie Submits Resignation
By: Blayne Beal- Texas Tech University
Updated: September 20, 2012
LUBBOCK, Texas -
Texas Tech Head Men's Basketball Coach Billy Gillispie has submitted
his letter of resignation
to Director of Athletics Kirby Hocutt, citing health concerns as his
reason for leaving the men's basketball program. Hocutt has accepted
the resignation.
"Billy
has decided to focus on his health and we wish him a full recovery,"
Hocutt said. "We are proud of the young men that he has brought to
this campus. Billy's decision allows him to concentrate on his
well-being and allows us to turn our attention to preparations for the
upcoming season."
Gillispie,
who was named head coach on March 20, 2011, will be paid for the
remainder of this contract year that runs until April 30, 2013.
Chris
Walker, associate head coach, will continue to handle day-to-day
operations of the men's basketball program until an interim head coach
for
the 2012-13 season has been identified.
