Saint Louis Billikens part ways with Travis Ford, Indiana State Sycamores men's basketball coach takes over

Longtime Billikens coach Travis Ford fired after 12 seasons

The Saint Louis Billikens have fired head coach Travis Ford after 12 seasons at the helm of the program. The Billikens finished the 2022-23 season with a 14-16 record, including a 7-11 mark in Atlantic 10 play. Ford's overall record at Saint Louis was 204-154.

Indiana State Sycamores men's basketball coach Josh Schertz takes over

The Billikens have hired Indiana State Sycamores men's basketball coach Josh Schertz to replace Ford. Schertz has led the Sycamores to three NCAA Tournament appearances in his five seasons at the school. He has a career record of 104-65.

Schertz brings winning pedigree to Saint Louis

Schertz is a proven winner at the mid-major level. He led the Sycamores to the NCAA Tournament in each of the past two seasons. He also won the Missouri Valley Conference regular season championship in 2021.

Schertz inherits a talented Billikens roster

Schertz inherits a talented Billikens roster that includes Atlantic 10 All-Conference First Team selection Yuri Collins. Collins is one of the top point guards in the country. He averaged 16.5 points and 7.5 assists per game this past season.

Billikens look to return to NCAA Tournament under Schertz

The Billikens have not been to the NCAA Tournament since 2019. Schertz will look to change that in his first season at the helm. He has a proven track record of success at the mid-major level. He should be able to get the Billikens back to the NCAA Tournament soon.