"Gillispie has been sidelined since Jan. 15 due to health issues, also missing a game in December. He told the Dallas Morning News earlier this month that it was related to blood pressure and his heart. He has battled health issues throughout his coaching career, resigning from Texas Tech in 2012 while citing health problems."
"In 2017, he was diagnosed with kidney failure and needed a kidney transplant. Gillispie also missed most of the 2023-24 season after undergoing a medical procedure related to blood pressure issues."
"Gillispie was named Tarleton State's head coach in 2020 after five seasons at Ranger College, a junior college in Texas. Gillispie previously spent time as the head coach at Kentucky, Texas Tech, Texas A&M and UTEP."
Tarleton State is expected to announce Friday that men's basketball coach Billy Gillispie will not return for the next season. Gillispie has been sidelined since January 15 due to health issues related to blood pressure and heart problems. Associate head coach Glynn Cyprien has served as acting head coach during his absence. Gillispie has experienced recurring health challenges throughout his coaching career, including a kidney transplant in 2017 and a previous resignation from Texas Tech in 2012 citing health concerns. The school plans to conduct a full national search for a new head coach. Gillispie joined Tarleton State in 2020 after five seasons at Ranger College and previously coached at Kentucky, Texas Tech, Texas A&M, and UTEP.
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