Mark Adams, Texas Tech University Head Coach
"Coach Hester was invaluable to the success of our program this year.  I have no doubt that his 20 years of college experience and extraordinary passion for LA Tech makes him a perfect fit to lead the program."
 
Eric Konkol, University of Tulsa Head Coach
"Talvin has been a part of tremendous programs across many levels of basketball during his career.  He was an integral part of ours as a coach, mentor to the players, and member of the community.  Talvin has a terrific basketball mind, is an outstanding recruiter, and is a winner.  I am very happy for Talvin, Jamieka, and Rhyan on their return to Ruston."
 
Alvin Brooks, Lamar University Head Coach
"Talvin Hester is the complete package.  He possesses a great understanding of the game, is a tremendous teacher and recruiter, leader of people and has the ability to develop special relationships with his players.  Talvin Hester is a wonderful role model for young men and a winner." 
 
Kelvin Sampson, University of Houston Head Coach
"This is a grand slam hire for Louisiana Tech.  Talvin's work ethic, his unbelievable communication skills, his temperament, his connectivity with the players, it was just a matter of time before Talvin became a head coach.  I applaud Louisiana Tech for this hire.  Congratulations to Talvin and congratulations to Louisiana Tech."
 
Paul Mills, Oral Roberts University Head Coach
"Talvin's experience, knowledge, and genuine love of people provide a unique combination for a leader in college basketball.  Talvin is the total package.  He is a winner in every facet.  His handprints are all over each program he has been involved with as an assistant and he has left each of those programs better due to his involvement.  Great things are in store for Louisiana Tech as the Bulldogs are in great hands."
 
Armoni Brooks, Toronto Raptors Guard
"Coach Hester is a great coach but an even better person.  I have known him for years and he cares about his players off the court almost more than on the court.  He is going to make sure his team plays hard and plays together while making sure that he teaches life lessons off the court."
 
Dr. Les Guice, Louisiana Tech University President
"We are ecstatic to welcome back Coach Hester to the Tech Family.  He has a great vision and the ability to motivate students to their highest levels of performance.  He made a positive impact during his tenure as Coach Konkol's assistant by creating authentic relationships with our student-athletes and setting a strong example of our Tenets in action."
 
Dr. Eric A. Wood, Vice President and Director of Athletics/Louisiana Tech
"We are fired up that coach Hester is coming back to Ruston to lead our Dunkin' Dogs!  He has been preparing for this opportunity over the last 20 years, learning the X's and O's from some of the best in the game.  He also builds authentic relationships that will continue the great culture in the program and push our guys to play at their best and win championships!"