List of Norfolk State Spartans men's basketball head coaches

The following is a list of Norfolk State Spartans men's basketball head coaches. There have been 12 head coaches of the Trojans in their 70-season history.[1]

Norfolk State's current head coach is Robert Jones. He was hired as the Spartans' head coach in February 2014[2] after serving as interim head coach[3] replacing Anthony Evans, who left to become head coach at FIU.[4]

No. Tenure Coach Years Record Pct.
1 1953–1962 John Turpin 9 138–81 .630
2 1962–1969 Ernie Fears 7 146–31 .825
3 1969–1973 Bob Smith 4 86–25 .775
4 1973–1978
1981–1990 		Charles Christian 14 318–95 .770
5 1978–1981 Lucias Mitchell 3 61–28 .685
6 1990–1991 Isaac Morehead 1 15–13 .536
7 1991–1998 Michael Bernard 7 141–67 .678
8 1998–1999 Mel Coleman 1 15–12 .556
9 1999–2002 Wil Jones 3 34–52 .395
10 2002–2007 Dwight Freeman 5 63–83 .432
11 2007–2013 Anthony Evans 6 99–94 .513
12 2013–present[a] Robert Jones 10 188–137 .578
Totals 12 coaches 70 seasons 1,304–718 .645
Records updated through end of 2022–23 season
Source[1]
  1. ^ Jones served as interim head coach for the 2013–14 season after Anthony Evans' resignation,[3] and was named permanent head coach in February 2014.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b "Norfolk State University Men's Basketball Records" (PDF). Norfolk State Athletics. p. 53. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
  2. ^ a b Lewis, Nicolas A. (February 19, 2014). "Norfolk State Gives Robert Jones Three Year Extension". Mid-Major Madness. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
  3. ^ a b "Hoops coach Anthony Evans resigns at Norfolk State". Sports Illustrated. April 15, 2013. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
  4. ^ Kurtenbach, Dieter (April 15, 2013). "FIU hires Norfolk State's Anthony Evans". Sun-Sentinel. Retrieved March 27, 2023.