Sac State Says: New Coaches, New Era? Sac State students share their thoughts

Students weigh in on the recent hires of Mike Bibby and Brennan Marion

Zachary Hernandez and Madison Flewellyn • May 5, 2025

The State Hornet took to campus to hear what students think about the new hires leading the university’s biggest sports programs.

Are students hyped for a new era, feeling unsure or waiting to see results before getting excited? We asked students for their impressions and what they hope the new coaching staff will bring.

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Zachary Hernandez, Multimedia Staffer

(he/him) Zachary Hernandez is a transfer student from Lancaster, California and is entering his second semester here at Sac State and first semester with The State Hornet. He is a communication studies major and is interested in content creation and marketing.

Madison Flewellyn, Multimedia Staffer

(she/her) Madison Flewellyn is a third-year journalism major and a film minor. She is entering her first semester at The State Hornet. Madison hopes to purse a career in broadcast journalism after graduation.

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Student • May 5, 2025 at 2:41 pm

Can you verify through CSUS’ HR department that the hiring of Mike Bibby’s son, Michael Bibby, as Associate Head Coach did not violate the school’s Nepotism Policy? Both coaches do not have college basketball coaching experience, so I’m surprised someone with more collegiate experience wasn’t hired to help guide Mike.


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