Mesa Community College announced the hiring of new men’s basketball coach Lester Neal. The announcement came after the program posted the lowest win total in a season since 2000. When Neal heard the news from MCC Athletic Director John Mulhern, he was on his way out of town and was growing anxious for what was
Ballard resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Mesa CC
Sam Ballard, Mesa men’s basketball coach since 2008, has retired effective immediately. In his 12 years as coach (there was no basketball season last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic), Ballard produced a 223-136 won-lost record despite facing several handicaps facing an NJCAA Division I schedule but following Division II rules. Said Mulhern of Ballard,