The following is a list of Jacksonville State Gamecocks men's basketball head coaches. There have been 11 head coaches of the Dolphins in their 94-season history.[1]
Jacksonville State's current head coach is Ray Harper. He was hired as the Gamecocks' head coach in April 2016,[2] replacing James Green, departed after the 2015–16 season.[3]
| No. | Tenure | Coach | Years | Record | Pct. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1925–1927 | C. C. Bush | 2 | 12–14 | .462 |
| 2 | 1927–1928 | Al Clemens | 1 | 4–4 | .500 |
| 3 | 1928–1951[a][b] | J. W. Stephenson | 19 | 225–47 | .827 |
| 4 | 1951–1953 | Ray Wedgeworth | 2 | 32–14 | .696 |
| 5 | 1953–1971 | Tom Roberson | 18 | 247–160 | .607 |
| 6 | 1971–1974 | Mitchell Caldwell | 3 | 38–38 | .500 |
| 7 | 1974–1998 | Bill Jones | 24 | 449–210 | .681 |
| 8 | 1998–2000 | Mark Turgeon | 2 | 25–29 | .463 |
| 9 | 2000–2008 | Mike LaPlante | 8 | 95–137 | .409 |
| 10 | 2008–2016 | James Green | 8 | 89–153 | .368 |
| 11 | 2016–present | Ray Harper | 7 | 132–94 | .584 |
| Totals | 11 coaches | 94 seasons | 1,348–900 | .600 | |
| Records updated through end of 2022–23 season Source[1] | |||||
References
edit- ^ a b "Jax State Men's Basketball Media Guide 2022–23". Jacksonville State Athletics. p. 90. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
- ^ Champlin, Drew (April 7, 2016). "Jacksonville State hires Ray Harper as men's basketball coach". AL.com. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
- ^ Cornish, Jr., Tony (March 17, 2016). "Jacksonville State Head Basketball Coach James Green Leaving Gamecocks After 8 Seasons". WTVY News 4. Associated Press. Retrieved March 16, 2023.