Former Auburn men’s basketball head coach Sonny Smith is retiring from his current role as radio analyst, the school announced Wednesday.

Randall Dickey, who has filled in for Smith during the last two seasons, will be Auburn men‘s basketball’s new radio analyst.

“After years courtside as both a coach and a broadcaster, it is time to pass the mic and reflect,” Smith said in a release. “That front row seat was more than a job; it was love for the game. As the color commentator, I had the privilege of bringing the game to life, going beyond the stats and scores by adding a little extra color to the game.”

Smith coached Auburn from 1978-1989, making five consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances from 1984-1988. He won 173 games as Auburn’s head coach, the fourth-most in school history.

Smith has been providing commentary on Auburn men’s basketball since 2012.

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