Chicago State University Announces Tracy Dildy As Head Men's Basketball Coach

CHICAGO, July 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicago State University ( CSU) Athletics Director Sudie Davis announces the hiring of Chicago native Tracy Dildy as the new head coach of the University's men's basketball team.

Dildy becomes the 12th head coach in the program's 35-year history and brings a wealth of experience at the NCAA Division I level as a top recruiter and respected assistant coach.

"This is a bittersweet moment in my life to leave my Alma Mater, the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), where I developed my coaching career," said Dildy. "It's also a sweet moment to begin my head coaching career at CSU where President Watson is leading the charge towards a new and revitalized University. I'm also excited to work with Davis in helping shape the Athletics Department into a competitive program."

Dildy, a 20-year veteran in the collegiate game, comes to CSU after spending the past three seasons as the associate head coach and recruiting coordinator for the men's basketball program at UIC. Davis believes Dildy "brings a much-needed recruiting legacy to CSU." Over the years, he has been responsible for the successful recruitment of future NBA players to his collegiate programs, including Eddy Curry, Quentin Richardson, Steven Hunter, Bobby Simmons, Paul McPherson, Bonzi Wells, and Sherrell Ford.

"Tracy is not only a great coach, but he is also very dedicated to the academic success of his student-athletes," said Davis. "This commitment is one of the primary reasons why he was our top pick for the job. He has the ability to lead our players to victory both on and off the court."