1 in the national polls and reach the NCAA Sweet 16. They followed with a 31-6 campaign that saw Tennessee rise to No. The Volunteers went 26-9 in 2017-18, sharing the SEC title and making the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Prior to his arrival at Georgia State, Lanier spent eight seasons as associate head coach to Rick Barnes, four at Tennessee (2015-19) preceded by four at Texas (2011-15). Lanier has played a role in signing nine McDonald's All-Americans, and 11 players that he either signed or coached have become NBA Draft Picks. In addition to being the head coach at Georgia State and Siena, he has been associate head coach or an assistant coach at Tennessee, Texas, Florida, Virginia, Rutgers and his alma mater, St. The Panthers also claimed the 2019-20 2K Empire Classic Riverside Regional. Additionally, he led GSU to a victory over Georgia Tech, the program's first win over an ACC opponent. The Panthers also made the Sun Belt Tournament final in 2021. In his three seasons at Georgia State, the Panthers went 53-30, winning the Sun Belt Tournament in 2022 and advancing to the NCAA Tournament. I'm excited to get to work and to take this program to the next level." "SMU's location in the heart of Dallas, Texas, the beautiful campus, stellar academic reputation and overall commitment to excellence make it the perfect fit for me and my family. "I couldn't be more honored to lead the program on the Hilltop," said Lanier.
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Those teams also have five conference titles, three regular season championships and two tournament crowns, plus five more trips to a league tournament final. His teams have made 12 NCAA Tournaments and earned 19 total postseason bids. Lanier, who comes to the Hilltop from Georgia State, arrives with more than 30 years as a collegiate coach, including seven seasons as a head coach.
Our conversations with individuals in the basketball community only reinforced our belief that Rob Lanier is the right leader for SMU basketball." As importantly, his character, integrity, and commitment to developing our student-athletes as both players and people align with our mission of Shaping Champions. He and his staff will build upon the success our program has experienced under Coach Brown and Coach Jankovich. "Rob is an excellent coach and has been mentored by some of the game's best in Rick Barnes and Billy Donovan. "We are excited to welcome Rob Lanier and his family to Dallas as the Head Basketball Coach at SMU," said Hart. Lanier Named Whack Hyder Georgia Men's College Coach Of The YearĭALLAS (SMU) – Rob Lanier has been named SMU's Head Men's Basketball Coach, Director of Athletics Rick Hart announced today. Story Links Introductory Press Conference | Photo Galleryĭallas Morning News: Speaking 'from the heart,' Rob Lanier prepares to build bridges with SMU basketballĮSPN: SMU names Rob Lanier, 53, 'a proven leader,' Mustangs' next men's basketball coach
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