Tarleton State Reinstates Coach Billy Gillispie After Conduct Review

Tarleton State University has reinstated men's basketball coach Billy Gillispie following the conclusion of an employee conduct review by the Texas A&M System after an anonymous complaint. The university and athletic director Steve Uryasz emphasized the importance of student-athlete welfare and expressed gratitude for the swift resolution of the investigation. No details about the nature of the complaint were disclosed. Gillispie, 65, is entering his sixth season at Tarleton State and has a 78-74 record with the program, which follows a 12-20 season in 2024-25. He has a long coaching history including stints at UTEP, Texas A&M, Kentucky, and Texas Tech, with previous controversies regarding his coaching style and player treatment. The reinstatement allows him to continue leading the team into the upcoming 2025-26 season, opening against SMU on November 3.