Billy Clyde Thinks So
And in Gillispie's blueprint, the powerhouse in Spokane is the exact reference point for what he believes Tarleton basketball can be.
"Gonzaga wasn't Gonzaga forever, but they've been really good for a long time," he said. "You can basically do it anywhere that has commitment."
And the NIL issue.
That matters in the new landscape of college sports, with the name, image and likeness rules allowing for players to earn money on endorsements. Mumme, Gillispie's old boss, is a Tarleton State alum who has his own NIL company and said he's hard at work helping the school. Gillispie said there are several people who have told him they are working to position Tarleton among the top of the Group of 5 schools.
"We're trying to become the absolute best one as far as the NIL opportunities for kids to come here," Gillispie said. "I want everybody to look at our roster starting next year and say, 'How did they get that guy?' This is real for us.'"
And in Gillispie's blueprint, the powerhouse in Spokane is the exact reference point for what he believes Tarleton basketball can be.
"Gonzaga wasn't Gonzaga forever, but they've been really good for a long time," he said. "You can basically do it anywhere that has commitment."
And the NIL issue.
That matters in the new landscape of college sports, with the name, image and likeness rules allowing for players to earn money on endorsements. Mumme, Gillispie's old boss, is a Tarleton State alum who has his own NIL company and said he's hard at work helping the school. Gillispie said there are several people who have told him they are working to position Tarleton among the top of the Group of 5 schools.
"We're trying to become the absolute best one as far as the NIL opportunities for kids to come here," Gillispie said. "I want everybody to look at our roster starting next year and say, 'How did they get that guy?' This is real for us.'"