HAMPTON, Va. — Hampton University men’s basketball coach Kevin Nickelberry has resigned after three seasons.
HAMPTON, Va.— Hampton University men’s basketball coach Kevin Nickelberry has resigned after three seasons. Athletic director Lonza Hardy Jr. named assistant coach Edward Joyner as interim head coach. Hardy announced the changes late Wednesday in a news release. He said Nickelberry is leaving the school to "pursue other professional opportunities" but didn’t elaborate. Hardy said the school didn’t want to lose Nickelberry but he respects the coach’s decision. Nickelberry’s team ended this season 16-16. During his three seasons at Hampton, Nickelberry compiled a 50-44 record. Joyner was hired by Nickelberry in 2006 after serving 11 years as assistant head coach at Johnson C. Smith University, his alma mater. ______ Copyright 2009 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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