Kyle Smith, born on June 26, 1969, is one of the top American college basketball coaches who led Washington State to back-to-back NIT appearances. After spending five seasons with the Cougars, Smith has been hired as the new head coach of Stanford Cardinals replacing Jerod Haase. He spent 18 years as an assistant coach at San Diego, Air Force, and Saint Mary’s and had coaching stints at Columbia, San Fransisco, and Washington State.
| Name | Kyle Smith |
| Age | 55 Years |
| Residence | Stanford, California |
| Position | Head Coach |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Source of Wealth | Basketball Coach |
| Salary | $1.5 million |
Kyle Smith Net Worth
Kyle Smith's estimated net worth is not recorded publicly, as of November 2024.
Kyle Smith Salary
As of the 2024-25 season, Kyle Smith was expected to draw an annual salary of $1.5 million from Washington State, according to USA Today.
Kyle Smith Contract
Kyle Smith has signed a multi-year contract with the Stanford Cardinals in 2024 following his five-year spell at Washington State. The particulars of his contract are yet to be disclosed as of November 2024.
Kyle Smith Coaching History
Smith's coaching journey began as an assistant coach at the University of San Diego, followed by stints at Air Force and Saint Mary’s. He earned his first head coaching role at Columbia in 2010 where he became the first coach in 33 years to lead the program to a winning season in his debut campaign.
In his final season with Columbia, Smith secured a CIT Championship and put together an overall 101-82 record. Smith later transferred to San Fransisco where he became one of the league's top head coaches after leading the program to three straight 20-win seasons. In 2019, he signed a multi-year contract with Washington State where he finished above .500 in each of his last three seasons. Last season, he led the Cougars to the NCAA tournament appearance and was credited with the 2024 Pac-12 Coach of the Year honor. However, following the conclusion of the 2023-24 regular season, Smith transferred to Stanford as the new head coach of the men’s basketball program.
FAQs on Kyle Smith
A. Kyle Smith's estimated net worth is not available as of November 2024.
A. Kyle Smith's annual salary drew an annual salary of $1.5 million at Washington State.
A. Kyle Smith was named Pac-12 Coach of the Year during the 2023/24 season.
A. Kyle Smith was announced as the new head coach of the Stanford Cardinals on March 25, 2024.
A. Yes, Kyle Smith played college basketball at Hamilton College.
