Memphis basketball assistant coach Nolan Smith is reportedly deep in talks with Tennessee State to become its next head coach.

The former Duke All-American and Maryland high school star brings NBA experience and championship pedigree to a proud TSU ...

Nolan Smith takes over the TSU men's basketball program after assistant coaching stints at Duke, Louisville and Memphis.

Tennessee State has officially named Nolan Smith its new head men’s basketball coach. The Tigers will hand the reins to a former NCAA national champion, NBA veteran, and rising leader in the ...

Tennessee State has only been to the NCAA tournament twice, but new coach Nolan Smith is confident he can get the Tigers back there.

MEMPHIS — Nolan Smith is changing his stripes. Trading in one set of tigers for another. Smith is now the new head coach at Tennessee State in Nashville. The move becoming official on Friday … ...

Penny Hardaway made clear he intends to add multiple big men to his 2025-26 Memphis basketball roster before the season begins.

Tennessee State University has named Nolan Smith as its new head men’s basketball coach. Smith joins TSU following last season, where he was an assistant coach for the Memphis Tigers under Penny ...

Nolan Smith faces a challenging road ahead in transforming Tennessee State men’s basketball into a powerhouse, but the groundwork laid by Collins provides a strong starting point.

Nolan Smith in talks to take over at Tennessee State, report says by: Mike Ceide Posted: Jul 15, 2025 / 09:59 PM CDT Updated: Jul 15, 2025 / 11:05 PM CDT ...

Smith joined Memphis' staff in 2024 after stints at Louisville and Duke. Memphis basketball assistant coach Nolan Smith is reportedly deep in talks with Tennessee State to become its next head coach.