As reported by Jon Rothstein, Duke legend Nolan Smith is engaged in talks to become the next head coach of the Tennessee State Tigers. The Tiger’s former Coach Brian Collins stepped down as head coach to take a coaching job in the NBA, most likely with the Memphis Grizzlies in a player development role.
Former Duke basketball guard and assistant Nolan Smith is now set to become an assistant coach under Penny Hardaway at Memphis, the Tigers announced on Wednesday.