March 22nd 2024.
Florida A&M men's basketball team will be undergoing a change in leadership next season. It was announced by the university that their current head coach, Robert McCullum, will not be returning for another season. This decision was made by the Vice President and Director of Athletics, Tiffani-Dawn Sykes. McCullum's contract, which will expire on June 30th of this year, will not be renewed. He has been at the helm of the Rattlers' basketball program for the past seven years.
Sykes expressed her gratitude towards McCullum for his commitment to the university and the student-athletes. She commended him for leading the program with integrity and for being a positive influence on the young men under his guidance. She also wished him and his family all the best in their future endeavors.
During his tenure as the head coach, McCullum's record has been less than stellar, with 67 wins and 133 losses. This includes a disappointing 53-61 record in conference play. However, in 2021, he was recognized as the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Coach of the Year. This achievement is a testament to his abilities as a coach.
According to sources, McCullum was appointed as the coach in May 2017. He had a successful start with the Rattlers, leading them to four consecutive winning seasons in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. He also navigated the team through a conference switch from the MEAC to the SWAC. In their first year in the new conference, McCullum led the team to an impressive 11-7 record and a seven-game winning streak. One of his players, MJ Randolph, was named the SWAC Player of the Year in the 2021-2022 season.
However, the past two years have been a struggle for the team, with a 7-22 record in the 2022-2023 season and a slightly worse 6-23 record in the most recent season. It seems that the initial success under McCullum's leadership was short-lived.
The university has wasted no time in beginning the search for a new head coach. A national search committee has been formed and will immediately start looking for McCullum's replacement. It will be interesting to see who will take over the reins and lead the Rattlers to future success.
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