SMU hires USC's Andy Enfield to lead men's basketball program

SMU tabs USC's Andy Enfield to be its next men's basketball head coach ahead of the Ponies transition to the ACC

SMU announced the hiring of Andy Enfield Monday morning.

The Mustangs moved on from Rob Lanier just two years into his tenure in hopes of landing a prominent name in the coaching ranks ahead of the program’s move to the ACC. The former USC head coach is the man they picked for that transition.

Enfield went 220-146 during his time in Los Angeles after first rising to prominence during Florida Gulf Coast’s Cinderella run to the Sweet Sixteen in 2012-13.

"We are excited to announce Andy Enfield as Head Men's Basketball Coach at SMU," said SMU athletics director Rick Hart in a statement. "Coach Enfield is enthusiastic about joining the Mustang family and the ACC. He has a strong track record of building winning teams on the court and in the classroom and pursuing championships with integrity. We believe he is a game changer for SMU Men's Basketball."

Enfield’s best season at USC was his run to the Elite Eight in 2020-21. A proven recruiter, Enfield brought in players like Evan Mobley, Isaiah Mobley, Kevin Porter Jr., De’Anthony Melton and Chimezie Metu who went on to play in the NBA.

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