Tennessee State Basketball Coach Brian Collins Resigns After Seven Seasons for NBA Job

Tennessee State men's basketball coach Brian Collins resigns

University says veteran Tiger program leader, former Belmont standout has accepted role with NBA team

College Basketball Head Coach Quits For NBA Job

The 10 Next Women's College Basketball Stars (1:46) A men's college basketball head coach has stepped down from his position to pursue a coaching gig in the NBA.The 2024-25 NBA season came to an end earlier this month. The Oklahoma City Thunder topped the Indiana Pacers in seven games in the NBA Finals. The NBA's 2025 offseason is officially underway, with free agency starting on Monday evening.Heading into the start of the 2025 NBA offseason, a…

Tennessee State basketball coach Brian Collins resigns after seven seasons for NBA job

Brian "Penny" Collins spent seven seasons at Tennessee State's men's basketball coach.

HBCU men's basketball coach resigns to take NBA job

Tennessee State University head men’s basketball coach Brian “Penny” Collins has stepped down, effective immediately, to accept a coaching position in the NBA. Assistant coach Erik Buggs will serve as interim head coach during the transition. Where Collins will be coaching has not been disclosed. Collins’ departure marks the end of a seven-year tenure that helped rebuild, reshape, and restore the tradition of excellence in TSU men’s basketball. …

NBA job lures HBCU coach from post

HBCU coach Brian “Penny” Collins is officially headed to the NBA. The Tennessee State University head men’s basketball coach has stepped down from his role to accept a coaching position in the NBA, marking a major leap from the HBCU ranks to professional basketball. Collins’ departure ends a seven-year tenure at TSU, where he played a pivotal role in rebuilding and restoring the men’s basketball program. His leadership helped reestablish Tenness…

Penny Collins resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Tennessee State; Accepts NBA job

Tennessee State University head men’s basketball coach Brian “Penny” Collins has stepped down, effective immediately, to accept a coaching position in the NBA. According to The Field of 68, Collins will join the Memphis Grizzlies organization. Assistant coach Erik Buggs will serve as interim head coach during the transition. Collins’ departure marks the end of a seven-year tenure that helped rebuild, reshape, and restore the tradition of excelle…