Columbia names Kyle Smith new men's hoops coach

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05/03/2010 - New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Columbia has named Kyle Smith its new men's basketball coach.

Smith has spent 18 years as an assistant coach, including the past nine seasons at St. Mary's in California. He helped the Gaels to a record of 28-6 this past season with a Sweet 16 appearance in the NCAA Tournament.

"Columbia University is very proud and excited to name Kyle Smith as our head men's basketball coach" said Columbia athletic director Dr. M. Dianne Murphy. "Kyle is an outstanding leader and successful recruiter with a terrific basketball mind. We are thrilled to welcome him to Columbia."

Columbia needed a replacement for Joe Jones, who left after seven years to take an associate head coaching position at Boston College. Jones had a record of 86-108 with the Lions, who last year finished 11-17 with a 5-9 mark in the Ivy League.

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