Texas Southern University has reportedly found its new men's basketball coach, tapping a former CIAA coaching star. Texas Southern has reportedly identified the next head coach of the men's basketball program. Per a report by college basketball insider John Rothstein, on Sunday, Texas Southern is closing in on hiring Corey Lowry as the next Tigers men's basketball coach. Article Continues BelowHis hire concludes a lengthy Texas Southern search process that lasted four months following the departure of Head Coach Johnny Jones to return to his alma mater, LSU, as an assistant coach under Will Wade. Texas Southern posted winning records in three of Jones's first four seasons at the helm.