NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Belmont University formally welcomed their most recent hire, Coach Casey Alexander at a press conference on Thursday morning.
Alexander, formally of Lipscomb University, will make the transition to Belmont to act as the men's head basketball coach in the coming season.
During the press conference, Alexander said Belmont will be the same, but different under him and that he wants the program to always represent the school the best way possible.
.@CaseyAlexander_ introduced as @BelmontMBB new head coach. Pretty cool scene as he returns to his alma mater. @NC5 pic.twitter.com/IQ8g5YvlFb
— Steve Layman (@SteveLayman) April 11, 2019
The announcement of the decision to hire Alexander was first made on Wednesday.
Alexander, 46, has gone 115-84 in six season at Lipscomb, including three straight seasons of 20 wins or more.
The deal that was agreed upon is worth $4 million dollars over five years, luring Alexander away from the Bruins’ arch-rival.
