Mike Bibby has agreed to become the head coach of Sacramento State, the school announced Tuesday.
Bibby played 14 NBA seasons for six different franchises before transitioning to coaching in 2013, during which time he averaged 14.7 points, 5.5 assists, and 3.1 rebounds in 1,001 games.
"Since 2001, Sacramento has felt like home to me," Bibby said in a statement. "The people, the fans, and the passion they have for the city and their teams is unmatched. I have always felt that passion, and will always be thankful for how I was embraced. Sacramento State is no different. After seeing the campus, and meeting with president (Luke) Wood and Mark Orr, their vision for the university and program was something I shared. We are going to build, we are going to develop, and we are going to win."
The 46-year-old spent six years as a coach at his former high school, Shadow Mountain, in Phoenix. He led the program to five state championships.
Bibby also led Shadow Mountain to its first state championship as a player in 1996.
He attended the University of Arizona before the Vancouver Grizzlies drafted him in 1998.
Sacramento State finished 10th in the Big Sky this season with a 7-25 overall record and 3-15 record in conference play.
Bibby will replace interim head coach Michael Czepil.
