The following is a list of Lamar Cardinals basketball head coaches. There have been 12 head coaches of the Cardinals in their 72-season history.[1]
Lamar's current head coach is Alvin Brooks. He was hired as the Cardinals' head coach in April 2021,[2] replacing Tic Price, who was fired after the 2020–21 season.[3]
| No. | Tenure | Coach | Years | Record | Pct. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1951–1976 | Jack Martin | 25 | 334–283 | .541 |
| 2 | 1976–1980 2003–2006 |
Billy Tubbs | 7 | 121–89 | .576 |
| 3 | 1980–1986 | Pat Foster | 6 | 134–49 | .732 |
| 4 | 1986–1988 | Tom Abatemarco | 2 | 34–26 | .567 |
| 5 | 1988–1990 | Tony Branch | 2 | 19–37 | .339 |
| 6 | 1990–1993 | Mike Newell | 3 | 42–44 | .488 |
| 7 | 1993–1999 | Grey Giovanine | 6 | 80–85 | .485 |
| 8 | 1999–2003 | Mike Deane | 4 | 53–63 | .457 |
| 9 | 2006–2011 | Steve Roccaforte | 5 | 76–78 | .494 |
| 10 | 2011–2014[a] | Pat Knight | 3 | 29–62 | .319 |
| 11 | 2014–2021[b] | Tic Price | 8 | 112–113 | .498 |
| 12 | 2021–present | Alvin Brooks | 2 | 11–49 | .183 |
| Totals | 12 coaches | 72 seasons | 1,044–977 | .517 | |
| Records updated through end of 2022–23 season Source[1] | |||||
References
edit- ^ a b "Lamar University Men's Basketball 2020-21 Information Guide" (PDF). Lamar Athletics. p. 111, 114-115. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
- ^ "Brooks named new Lamar men's basketball coach". The Examiner. April 1, 2021. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
- ^ Faye, Matt (March 21, 2021). "Tic Price fired after 7 seasons as LU basketball coach". The Beaumont Enterprise. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
- ^ Parrish, Gary (February 16, 2014). "Lamar coach Pat Knight fired midway through his third year with school". CBSSports.com. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
- ^ Zaleon, Avi (March 18, 2014). "Price named Lamar head coach". The Beaumont Enterprise. Retrieved March 17, 2023.