The following is a list of Georgia State Panthers men's basketball head coaches. There have been 16 head coaches of the Panthers in their 60-season history.[1]
Georgia State's current head coach is Jonas Hayes. He was hired as the Panthers' head coach in April 2022,[2] replacing Rob Lanier, who left to become the head coach at SMU.[3]
| No. | Tenure | Coach | Years | Record | Pct. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1963–1964 | Stoney Burgess | 1 | 1–21 | .045 |
| 2 | 1964–1967 | Dick Wehr | 3 | 8–57 | .123 |
| 3 | 1967–1970 1972–1977 |
Jack Waters | 8 | 52–140 | .271 |
| 4 | 1970–1971 | Frank Davis | 1 | 5–16 | .238 |
| 5 | 1971–1972 | Roger McDowell | 1 | 5–19 | .208 |
| 6 | 1977–1981 | Roger Couch | 4 | 22–85 | .206 |
| 7 | 1981–1983 | Jim Jarrett | 2 | 13–42 | .236 |
| 8 | 1983–1984[a] | Tom Pugliese | 2 | 7–24 | .226 |
| – | 1984–1985* | Mark Slonaker | 1 | 1–24 | .040 |
| 9 | 1985–1994 | Bob Reinhart | 9 | 107–148 | .420 |
| 10 | 1994–1997 | Carter Wilson | 3 | 31–50 | .383 |
| 11 | 1997–2003[b] | Lefty Driesell | 6 | 103–59 | .636 |
| 12 | 2003–2007[c] | Michael Perry | 5 | 62–75 | .453 |
| 13 | 2007–2011[d] | Rod Barnes | 4 | 44–79 | .358 |
| – | 2011* | Paul Graham | 1 | 1–1 | .500 |
| 14 | 2011–2019 | Ron Hunter | 8 | 171–95 | .643 |
| 15 | 2019–2022 | Rob Lanier | 3 | 53–30 | .639 |
| 16 | 2022–present | Jonas Hayes | 1 | 10–21 | .323 |
| Totals | 16 coaches | 60 seasons | 696–986 | .414 | |
| Records updated through end of 2022–23 season * - Denotes interim head coach. Source[1] | |||||
- ^ Pugliese was fired on December 4, 1984 after three games. Mark Slonaker was named interim coach for the remainder of the 1984–85 season.[4][5]
- ^ Driesell retired in January 2003 after 10 games. Michael Perry was named interim coach for the remainder of the 2002–03 season.[6]
- ^ After serving as interim head coach for the end of the 2002–03 season, Perry was named permanent head coach in April 2003.[7]
- ^ Barnes was fired in February 2011, just before the CAA tournament. Paul Graham was named interim coach for the tournament.[8]
References
- ^ a b "George State Men's Basketball 2020-21 Media Guide" (PDF). Georgia State Athletics. p. 103-104. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
- ^ Awtrey, Stan (April 6, 2022). "Jonas Hayes returns home as Georgia State basketball coach". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
- ^ "SMU names Rob Lanier, 53, 'a proven leader,' Mustangs' next men's basketball coach". ESPN.com. March 27, 2022. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
- ^ Grisamore, Ed (January 12, 1985). "Bears face Georgia State's rookie coach" (PDF). Macon Telegraph and News. Retrieved March 11, 2023 – via Georgia State Athletics.
- ^ "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS" (PDF) (Press release). Georgia State Athletics. December 4, 1984. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
- ^ Weber, Harry R. (January 3, 2003). "Ga. State's Driesell Retires After 41 Yrs". Midland Daily News. Associated Press. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
- ^ "PLUS: COLLEGE BASKETBALL -- MEN'S; Interim Coach Stays At Georgia State". The New York Times. Associated Press. April 4, 2003. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
- ^ "Georgia State fires former Ole Miss coach Rod Barnes". Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal. Associated Press. February 28, 2011. Retrieved March 11, 2023.