Mike Bibby named head coach at Sacramento State: “I’m ready for this”

Mike Bibby is officially the new Sacramento State head coach, returning to the city where he became a legend with the Kings.

Bibby already landed a key commitment from Shaqir O’Neal and plans to elevate the Hornets in the Big Sky Conference. “I’m not here just to show up,” said Bibby. “I have plans to take this conference by storm.”

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Former Sacramento Kings legend Mike Bibby is coming home as the 17th head men’s basketball coach in school history.

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— Sacramento State Men’s Basketball (@SacHornetsMBB) March 25, 2025