By Chris Stevens
(Source HBCU):
Florida Memorial University turned to a proven winner to guide their women’s basketball program, announcing the hire of new head coach Kevin Herod on Wednesday.
“The appointment of Kevin Herod is a testament to our commitment to excellence. His proven track record and dedication to student-athlete success both on and off the court are what set him apart,” FMU athletic director Jason Horn said in a statement. “We are excited to see him bring his championship experience to our program.”
Herod comes to FMU from Langston, where he guided the Lady Lions to a 24-8 record, 17-5 in the Sooner Athletic Conference, and an appearance in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics national tournament. Prior to Langston, he was head coach at his alma mater, Talladega College, compiling a 171-68 record in eight seasons as women’s basketball head coach. Herod released a statement on X, formerly known as Twitter, announcing his departure from Langston.
“I am deeply grateful for this opportunity,” he said. “I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to AD Horn, Brentwood Partners (search firm), and the FMU athletic leaders for their confidence in me. Their support is instrumental in our shared vision for the future of FMU Women’s Basketball.”
