Lanier and his coaching staff brought in new talent, including Jojo Toppin from the University of Georgia and Eliel Newsome from Cincinnati. “I had the opportunity to play them a ton back in my days when they were in the [Atlantic Coastal Conference,” Hill said. Cliff Warren. Assistant Coach. Georgia State Panthers basketball history. He currently plays for the College Park Skyhawks of the NBA G League. Hunter, IUPUI Jaguars men's basketball head coaches, Georgia State Panthers men's basketball head coaches, Tulane Green Wave men's basketball head coaches, Mid-Continent Conference/The Summit League, Ron Hunter leaves IUPUI to be coach at Georgia State - ESPN, "IUPUI coach will roam sidelines barefoot to help charity", "Dramatic R. J. Current head coach: Rob Lanier (2019-) Asst: Jarvis Hayes (2019-) Stories. He did this to benefit Samaritan's Feet, a foundation that works to provide hope and love to impoverished children around the world by washing their feet and giving them a new pair of shoes. [10], Hunter and his wife, Amy, have two children: Jasmine and R. J. Copyright © 2020, Georgia State University. I tell this to the team after practice, ‘The better we prepare each day, the more confident I feel about each challenge that comes along.’”. The Official Website of Georgia State University Athletics Main Navigation Menu. Academic and Student Affairs Strategic Plan, A University System of Georgia Institution. “If we can continue along the process of what we started last year and building the foundation, the future is bright,” Hill said. At South Georgia State College, we pride ourselves on offering a quality education at an affordable price. South Georgia State College is a residential state college of the University System of Georgia focused on a core of strong teaching and personalized academic advising. From 1994 to 2011, Hunter served as the head coach at IUPUI. All rights reserved. [8], On March 24, 2019, Hunter was named the head coach at Tulane, replacing Mike Dunleavy. The Panthers play at the GSU Sports Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Kyle Condon. When the shot went in, Hunter's rolling stool slipped out from under him while celebrating. NOTE: Overall program records on this page do not include anything later vacated by the NCAA. All Rights Reserved.       Division regular season and conference tournament champion We try not to hold that against her. Students pursue associate degrees in 20 programs of study which transfer to other institutions or prepare them for careers in a variety of fields. MBB student-athletes who moved on to play at a 4 year school. Featured Stories. On March 21, 2011, it was announced Hunter would replace Rod Barnes as the Georgia State Panthers' men's basketball head coach. Director of Basketball Operations. SGSC Men’s Basketball has had 4 NJCAA All-American and 7 NJCAA Academic All-Americans. Because of his injury, he was forced to coach their subsequent NCAA appearance from a stool. It has a long and distinguished tradition of serving the people of Georgia. University of North Georgia Athletics. amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit0"; Rob Lanier has been named Georgia State men’s basketball coach, the school announced on Friday. The Georgia State Panthers men's basketball team represents Georgia State University and competes in the Sun Belt Conference of NCAA Division I. We'll see you next season! Staff Directory Members By Category/Department; Image Name Title Phone Email Address … For the men, Coach Lanier can already tell a winning culture has been established, and they are expected to win. Assistant Coach. Cliff Warren, Chris Kreider, Jarvis Hayes and Kyle Condon, who worked with Lanier at Tennessee, complete the new-look bench. ”Unfortunately, as a coach, I try not to think that far ahead,” Lanier said. He flipped the team around in one season. Congratulations on a great season, Bobcats! Last basketball season, Georgia State’s men and women made significant strides. Yes. She’s someone young ladies can reach out to.”. Key: CT= Conference Titles (Regular Season), TA= NCAA Tournament Appearances, NC= National Championships (NCAA Tournament) “It’s always a goal,” he said. It has been 16 years since the women’s basketball team has been to the NCAA Tournament. View Full Bio. Are we trying to install in the players to do what it takes? On October 29, 2019 • By Krystal White. Garland Pinholster, the pioneer behind basketball's wheel offense concept, former Oglethorpe University coach and athletic director and former Georgia state legislator, passed away at … The women will play an unfamiliar opponent this season, the University of Maryland Terrapins, on Dec. 18. Rob Lanier is the newest head coach for the men’s team. Hunter 3-pointer gives Georgia State upset over Baylor (Video)", "Panthers ToP EWU 68-50; Hunter Earns 400TH Career Win", "11 IN A ROW!