John Brady hired by Arkansas State

JONESBORO, Ark., March 19 (UPI) -- John Brady was hired Wednesday to be the men's basketball coach at Arkansas State University.

Brady's hiring comes after his ouster at Louisiana State University on Feb. 7 and the resignation of Dickey Nutt at Arkansas State on Feb. 19.

"We are delighted to hire someone with great credentials," said Arkansas State Director of Athletics Dean Lee at a news conference. "Coach Brady was a strong candidate from his initial interest and is a wonderful fit for Arkansas State."

Brady was fired by LSU less than two years after leading the Tigers to the NCAA Tounament's Final Four. His overall record at the Southeast Conference school was 192-139 (69-93 SEC).

He inherits a program which has more than 1,000 victories in its history.

Nutt, the school's the 14th head coach, spent 13 seasons at the Sun Belt Conference member. The Indians finished this season with an overall record of 10-20 (5-13 Sun Belt).