(St. Louis, MO) – Southern Illinois head coach Barry Hinson has signed a two-year extension to remain with the Salukis through the 2019-20 season. SIU (5-5) was 22-10 last season and Hinson was named the Missouri Valley Conference ‘Coach of the Year’.
Hinson is 67-72 in Carbondale and 272-212 overall.
Numerous media reports are announcing this extension, though there is nothing official being announced by the university website.
The ‘Daily Egyptian’ (SIU’s student newspaper) says Hinson signed the deal in September. The paper says Hinson earns $350,000 annually.
Hinson was asked about the extension on Tuesday and the fifth year Saluki head coach told siusalukis.com he is working at his dream job.
“Everyone says they want a dream job and I’ve got my dream job. I really, really like being here and love being a part of this community,” said Hinson. “I love being a part of this region. This is the place for me to coach. I’m extremely excited that I get to continue to do that.”
Hinson and the Salukis host Saint Louis University Wednesday night at SIU Arena. The two regional rivals tip at 7 pm and can be seen on ‘The Valley on ESPN3’.
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