South Dakota State Director of Athletics Justin Sell announced Saturday that Bryan Petersen, who has worked on the Jackrabbit men's basketball staff as an assistant the previous six seasons, has been promoted to head coach of the SDSU program.

South Dakota State may have lost coach Eric Henderson to Drake, but it didn't take long for the Jackrabbits to replace him. Assistant coach Bryan Petersen is being promoted to replace Henderson, South Dakota State announced Saturday afternoon.

Eric Henderson is leaving South Dakota State basketball to accept the head coaching job at Drake. The 46-year-old spent six seasons at the helm of the Jackrabbits, leading them to two NCAA Tournament appearances. He compiled a 129-60 record in Brookings. Here’s a look at possible coaching candidates who could replace Henderson.