COLUMBIA, Mo. — The University of Missouri has named its new men’s basketball head coach.

The program’s 20th head coach is Dennis Gates, who was previously the head coach at Cleveland State for three years. He led the Vikings to two Horizon League Championships and back-to-back postseason appearances, according to a press release.

"After a comprehensive and efficient national search, during which we had the privilege of speaking with an impressive group of coaches, it became clear Coach Gates was what we needed in the next leader of our basketball program," Director of Athletics Desireè Reed-Francois said.

"He's smart, driven and focused on winning. He's a proven recruiter, a strong evaluator of talent, an innovative teacher of the game and has a unique enthusiasm and passion for his work and for his student athletes that draws people in. He shares our vision of where Mizzou basketball can and will go. It is our privilege to welcome Coach Gates, his wife Jocelyn, and their family to Mizzou."

Gates will be introduced to the Mizzou community Tuesday at noon (CST) inside the the the Albrecht Family Practice Facility at Mizzou Arena. Sports fans can watch the press conference on SEC Network, SEC Network+ and the Tiger Radio Network, according to the press release.