Eastern Kentucky is expected to hire N.C. State assistant A.W. Hamilton as their next head basketball coach, multiple sources told 247Sports.

A formal announcement is expected on Friday.

Hamilton just completed his first season as a college coach under his mentor Kevin Keatts. NC State finished with a 21-12 record this past season and made it to the NCAA Tournament this past season. Hamilton previously coached under Keatts at Hargrave Military Academy.

Hamilton has strong Kentucky ties that date back to his playing days at Georgetown (Ky.) Scott County.

Hamilton was the head coach at Hargrave for six years prior to working at NC State. Hamilton compiled a 237-22 record and won a prep school championship during his time at the prep school.

Hamilton is taking over for Dan McHale, who was at the helm for three seasons at EKU.