The Canadian sports paper profiled Smart's storied coaching career and new position at Pacific.

Associate Professor and Director of the Capital Center for Law & Policy Erin O'Neal shared a preview of the event in a live interview.

New men's basketball coach Dave Smart shared his vision for the team. 

New head coach Dave Smart was welcomed to the university with a celebratory introduction to students, faculty and staff. 

A news conference was held Tuesday to introduce the former Texas Tech assistant coach.

The festive opening included an exhibition game, Bollywood dance performances and traditional Indian food.

The event included a traditional exhibition cricket game with a reception for the Pacific community.

The new pitch for the student community included a ribbon cutting and live match event.

New men's basketball coach Dave Smart has a long history of success as a head coach in Canada.

A photo essay in the Record captured the celebratory opening of the new cricket pitch.