Div II Championship Basketball

Former Point Loma head coach Ryan Looney reacts to a call during an NCAA Division II men’s basketball championship game against Northwest Missouri State in Evansville, Ind., on March 30.

After conducting a nationwide search, Idaho State University has hired Ryan Looney to be the 22nd men’s basketball coach in program history.

CBS Sports first reported the news Wednesday, which was confirmed to the Journal by multiple sources. ISU announced the hire later that day.

Saul Phillips, Ryan Looney round out candidates for ISU men's basketball head coaching job
Ryan Looney

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