Southern Illinois has picked former Missouri State coach Barry Hinson to be the Salukis' new men's basketball coach.

Athletic Director Mario Moccia confirmed the hiring and welcomed Hinson to Southern Illinois in a Twitter posting today. A news conference introducing Hinson as the new coach is scheduled this afternoon in Carbondale.

Terms of Hinson's deal haven't been disclosed.

Hinson was fired by the Bears in 2008 after failing to take that program to the NCAA tournament in nine seasons. During that time, he guided Missouri State to a 169-117 mark.

He's served the past two seasons as director of men's basketball operations at Kansas, which plays Ohio State in a national semifinal Saturday.

Hinson replaces Chris Lowery, who was fired this month after eight seasons with the Salukis.