Reports: Charleston to tab Chris Mack as next coach

Field Level Media|published: 03/30/2024, 11:34am EDT

Jan 24, 2022; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Chris Mack gestures to a referee from the bench against the Virginia Cavaliers during the first half at John Paul Jones Arena. credits: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Chris Mack is expected to become the next head coach at Charleston, multiple media outlets reported.

Mack guided Xavier and Louisville to nine NCAA Tournament appearances in 13 years. However, he hasn't been on the sideline since being fired by the Cardinals in January 2022. He owns a 278-133 record during his time at the schools.

Mack, 54, will take the position previously held by Pat Kelsey, who was named Louisville's coach earlier this week.

Kelsey, 48, guided to the Cougars to a 27-8 record this season and their second straight NCAA Tournament appearance. He owns a 75-27 record during his three campaigns at Charleston after posting a 186-95 mark during nine seasons at Winthrop.

—Field Level Media