Tyrone Mitchell becomes head men's basketball coach at Xavier
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 1:51 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Xavier University of Louisiana has promoted Tyrone Mitchell to head coach of the men's basketball team. Mitchell has been with the program for 11 years, previously serving as co-head coach, assistant coach, and associate head coach. Under his guidance, the Gold Rush achieved six 20-win seasons and three conference tournament championships from 2020 to 2023. Mitchell, a former standout at Northwestern State, expressed pride in his new role and aims to develop student-athletes both on and off the court while continuing the program's competitive success.
- •Mitchell promoted after 11 years with the program.
- •Led the team to three conference championships and 182 victories.
- •He intends to focus on the development of student-athletes.
- •Mitchell's experience includes playing and coaching at the collegiate level.
- 1:51 PMYahoo Sports — Tyrone Mitchell promoted to head men's basketball coach at Xavier
"Tyrone Mitchell takes over as head coach at Xavier University of Louisiana men's basketball after 11 years of various roles in the program.
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