What to know about new Wright State coach Scott Nagy

Wright State University Athletics Director Bob Grant (left) introduces Scott Nagy, the new WSU head men’s basketball coach during a press conference Tuesday. Nagy, formerly of South Dakota State, is the ninth head coach in the history of the Raiders men’s basketball program. LISA POWELL / STAFF

Wright State University Athletics Director Bob Grant (left) introduces Scott Nagy, the new WSU head men’s basketball coach during a press conference Tuesday. Nagy, formerly of South Dakota State, is the ninth head coach in the history of the Raiders men’s basketball program. LISA POWELL / STAFF

Wright State formally introduced Scott Nagy as men’s basketball coach Tuesday at the Nutter Center.

Nagy was joined by wife Jamie and three of their five children, TJ, 16, Natalie, 13, and Naika, 13. Their oldest two, Nick, 22, and Tyler, 20, are in college.

The 49-year-old Nagy, who went 410-240 in 21 seasons at South Dakota State, spoke for three minutes before doing one-on-one interviews with various media outlets.

Here are five things we learned about the man who will be the ninth coach in WSU history:

1. Job securityWhile Nagy hasn't officially signed his contract, it will be a five-year deal, which is five times longer than any he's ever had. That's because a South Dakota law requires public employees to work under one-year contracts.

“That’s 21 one-year deals I’ve been working on,” he said before quickly adding that the extra security won’t alter how he approaches this job.

“In no way,” he insisted. “I will always view myself as being on a one-year deal. That’s the best way to coach. I think you can go in every day and fire yourself and look at your office and say, ‘You know what, this could not be yours tomorrow.’ That’s the way I’ve always operated.”

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