CLEVELAND — Cleveland State is hiring longtime Iowa State assistant Daniyal Robinson as its subsequent coach – its fourth in 5 years.
Robinson, who spent seven seasons over two stints with the Cyclones, will likely be launched at a information convention Wednesday on Cleveland State’s campus.
Robinson replaces Dennis Gates, who turned Cleveland State round in three seasons earlier than leaving final month to take over Missouri’s floundering program.
Robinson labored below Greg McDermott, Steve Prohm and T.J. Otzelberger at Iowa State. He was credited with serving to the Cyclones land a number of prime recruits and was considered one of many prime assistants within the Massive 12.
Cleveland State launched a nationwide seek for a brand new coach after Gates accepted the job at Missouri final month. Among the many different candidates: Gonzaga assistant Roger Powell and Dru Joyce III, a detailed buddy of LeBron James and an assistant below Gates at Cleveland State. It’s not but identified whether or not Joyce will likely be retained on Robinson’s workers.
Taking on a program in shambles, Gates led the Vikings to the NCAA Match in his second season and to back-to-back Horizon League regular-season titles the previous two years.
Robinson will inherit a significantly better state of affairs than Gates walked into. Cleveland State has made a renewed dedication to upgrading its athletic program. However one in all Robinson’s first duties could possibly be convincing a number of the Vikings gamers to remain. On Tuesday, star guard Tre Gomillion introduced on Twitter that he intends to enter the switch portal.
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