Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains will interview three candidates for the men’s
basketball head coaching position early next week following the departure of Jared Phay,
Director of Grizzly Athletics Rachel Peterson announced Thursday.
Campus and community members will have the opportunity to meet the candidates at open
forums during their campus visits, Peterson said. All forums will be held in Lybyer Hall Room
205.
The candidates and their respective open forum schedules include:
• Dillon Hargrove: Head coach at McCook Community College in McCook, Neb. His forum is
scheduled from noon to 12:30 p.m. Monday.
• Tyrone Brazelton: Assistant coach at Howard College in Big Spring, Texas. His forum is
scheduled from 4:30 to 5 p.m. Monday.
• John Pigatti: Head coach at South Suburban College in South Holland, Ill. His forum is
scheduled from 4:30 to 5 p.m. Tuesday.
Peterson said a hiring decision will be made soon. The choice will be subject to approval by the
Missouri State University Board of Governors.
For more information about Grizzly basketball, visit msuwpgrizzlies.com.
