Johnson C. Smith University President, Dr. Valerie Kinloch has announced Mr. Antwain Banks as the Interim Head Men’s Basketball Coach. His appointment, which is on an interim basis for the year, is effective May 15, 2024. Banks will be reporting directly to Dr. Denisha Hendricks (new Athletics Director). Coach Banks spent three seasons at Indiana University-Purdue University
Johnson C. Smith’s Joyner announces retirement
After 36 years as the head of coach of Johnson C. Smith University men’s basketball team, Stephen Joyner, Sr. is retiring. The legendary coach walks away with 600 wins recognized by the NCAA, the third most in CIAA men’s college basketball history. After a stint as an assistant coach at Virginia Union University, he received his first head
INTERIM TAG REMOVED: Richardson III named Head Basketball Coach at Elizabeth City State
John Richardson III, who took over as the interim head coach at D2 Elizabeth City State on January 8th, has officially had the interim tag removed. Here’s the statement that ECSU issued today announcing the move: Elizabeth City State University Athletics announced on Thursday, March 21st that John Richardson III has been named the Men’s Basketball Head
D2 NEWS: Richardson named Interim Head Coach at Elizabeth City State
Earlier today, I reported that Andre Gray was no longer the head men’s basketball coach at D2 Elizabeth City State University. That has now been confirmed, as ECSU has released the statement below. Also, at the time of the original report, it sounded like assistant coach Trey Sumler would be named as the interim head
D2 DIRT: Elizabeth City State opens
Story: Adam Nelson (@HD_DirtKing) I can confirm that Andre Gray is no longer the head men’s basketball coach at D2 Elizabeth City State University. Gray, a coaching veteran, took over at ECSU back in May of 2022. He is no stranger to North Carolina basketball, having served as an assistant at Wingate, Gardner-Webb, Western Carolina,
Gray named as Interim Head Coach at Elizabeth City State
Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) announces Andre Gray will serve as Interim Men’s Basketball Coach for the upcoming season. Gray comes to ECSU from North Carolina Central University where he has served as the men’s basketball program Assistant Coach since July 2021. Gray’s contract with ECSU officially started May 16 following the departure of former
Elizabeth City State parts ways with Head Coach Shawn Walker
D2 Elizabeth City State University has announced that they have parted ways with head men’s basketball coach Shawn Walker. The University released the following statement: “Earlier today, ECSU parted ways with former men’s basketball coach Shawn Walker. We wish Shawn the best in his future endeavors and appreciate his time with the Vikings.” Walker was
Former NBA player Brown named Head Coach at D2 Saint Augustine’s
A former basketball standout well-known in the Triangle will be the next men’s basketball coach at Saint Augustine’s University. The SAU Department of Athletics announced that Clarence “Chucky” Brown will lead the Falcons during a special press conference on Friday, April 1, 2022. Brown has over three decades of basketball experience as a coach, player,
Jackson released as Head Basketball Coach at D2 Claflin University
Claflin University has made the decision to change the leadership of its men’s basketball program, effective immediately. The program will move forward in a new direction following the release of Dr. Ricky Jackson as its head coach. Jackson had spent the past eight seasons as the head coach at Claflin where he went 120-113 (.515). This
D2 Saint Augustine’s University parts ways with Head Basketball Coach MarQus Johnson
The Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) Department of Athletics has announced that MarQus Johnson will depart as the head men’s basketball coach, effective Thursday, March 3rd, 2022. Assistant Coach Robert Spence will serve as interim head coach. Johnson posted an 80-119 overall record, including a 43-72 CIAA mark. “We thank Coach Johnson for his service to
Blow signs contract extension at Virginia State
Virginia State University is proud to announce that Trojans’ head men’s basketball coach Lonnie Blow, Jr. has signed an extended contract with the University and will remain as head coach through 2023. Coach Blow joined the VSU Trojan family in 2013. Since his arrival as head coach, he led VSU to an overall record of
Lincoln University (PA) Men’s Basketball Staff Update
Lincoln University head men’s basketball coach Corey Lowery has announced the completion of his coaching staff with the retention of Allen Pritchett and the additions of Will Joyce and Keyshawn McMahon. “I am very excited about the men’s basketball staff that I assembled,” said Lincoln University head men’s basketball coach Corey Lowery. “There were three