In conjunction with President Felecia M. Nave and Director of Athletics Raynoid Dedeaux, Alcorn State University Men’s Basketball Head Coach Landon Bussie has put pen to paper on a contract extension that will see the Baltimore native stay in Lorman, Mississippi beyond his current deal. With the 2022-23 athletic season rapidly approaching, Alcorn State was keen on keeping one
Veteran head coach Alexander joins Alcorn State Basketball Staff
Veteran coach Cyrus “Cy” Alexander will be joining the men’s basketball staff at Alcorn State University under the direction of Head Coach Landon Bussie. Alexander becomes the second assistant coach to join Bussie’s staff in the last 10 days, officially completing the staff for the upcoming 2022-23 season. Enjoying summer workouts as the defending 2021-22 Southwestern Athletic
Totten named Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Mississippi Valley
Athletics in the Totten Family is a way of life, so when Trasity Totten decided to become a basketball coach, it was a given. The twist in her story is that she has been named a new assistant coach with the Mississippi Valley State University men’s basketball team. The 23-year-old Greenwood High graduate who played her college
Hughley, Jr named Head Basketball Coach at Alabama A&M
Alabama A&M Director of Athletics Bryan Hicks has announced the hiring of Olympic and former National Basketball Association (NBA) coach Otis Hughley, Jr. as the Bulldogs head men’s basketball coach on Monday, April 18. “First, I would like to thank the search committee for their tireless work in conducting a national search for our next head men’s basketball coach,” said
Jones inks contract extension at Texas Southern
Texas Southern head men’s basketball coach Johnny Jones has agreed to a contract extension, Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics Kevin Granger announced Tuesday. The extension, which is pending the approval of the Texas Southern University Board of Regents, will keep Jones as head coach of the Tigers through the 2026 season. Jones ushered the Tigers into
OFFICIAL: Madlock named Head Coach at Alabama State
I mentioned this one in today’s DAILY DIRT – it’s now official. Alabama State has named Tony Madlock as their new head men’s basketball coach. Here’s the release from ASU: Alabama State University Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Jason Cable has named Tony Madlock the new head men’s basketball coach for the Hornets. Madlock comes to Alabama State after
Alabama A&M Basketball Search Committee announced
Alabama A&M Director of Athletics Bryan Hicks has announced a seven-person search committee to help determine the next head men’s basketball coach for the Bulldogs. That group consists of Vann Pettaway, Frank Sillmon, Rose Powell, Dexter Williams, Dr. Geremy Cheeks, Edward Egerton III and Myles Parker. Vann PettawayThe all-time winningest coach in program history, Pettaway led A&M men’s basketball for 25 years from 1986-2011.
Alabama A&M parts ways with Head Coach Dylan Howard
Alabama A&M has announced a change in leadership of the men’s basketball program. Below is a statement from Director of Athletics Bryan Hicks regarding that change. “After conferring with head men’s basketball coach Dylan Howard and consulting with the Alabama A&M University administration, we were not able to come to terms on a contractual agreement. Therefore, we are
MVSU names Ivory as new Head Basketball Coach
Mississippi Valley State University alumni and program legend George Ivory has been announced as the 12th Head Men’s Basketball Coach in the school’s history on March 14, 2022. Born on August 7, 1965, he previously served as Head Coach at Arkansas-Pine Bluff, where he led the Golden Lions for 13 seasons. Prior to UAPB, Ivory
OFFICIAL: Williams named Head Coach at Jackson State
Following up on the worst kept secret over the past few weeks in college basketball… Jackson State has made the hiring of Mo Williams official today. Here’s the press release: NBA Champion and Jackson native Mo Williams has been named Jackson State University men’s basketball coach, Vice President / Director of Athletics Ashley Robinson announced. The Jackson
Lindsey Hunter resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Mississippi Valley State
After three seasons, Coach Lindsey Hunter has resigned as head men’s basketball coach at Mississippi Valley State University. Hunter was named the 11th head men’s basketball coach at MVSU on April 20, 2019. This season, the team was 2-19 while Hunter was serving as head coach. Under Hunter’s guidance, the Mississippi Valley State University men’s
OFFICIAL: Mo Williams resigns at Alabama State
Following up on an earlier REPORT…Mo Williams resignation at Alabama State is now official. Williams is expected to be named as the new head coach at Jackson State shortly. Here is the release from ASU: Mo Williams has submitted his letter of resignation at Alabama State University after serving a two-year stint as the head coach