Alabama State University's men's basketball coach steps down

HBCU men's basketball coach resigns to take new position

An HBCU men’s basketball coach who led his team to one of 2025’s best March Madness moments is moving on. Tony Madlock, who guided Alabama State to a memorable First Four victory in last year’s NCAA tournament, has resigned from the Hornets’ head coach position. According to Jeff Goodman of Field of 68, Madlock will become the associate head coach at the University of Memphis, where NBA legend Anfernee “Penny” Hardaway is the head coach. Madlock…

HBCU Head Coach Steps Down, Reunites with Penny Hardaway

He’s leaving an HBCU program he helped elevate—now he’s heading back to help Penny Hardaway at Memphis. Alabama State men’s basketball head coach Tony Madlock has stepped down from his position and is expected to join Penny Hardaway’s staff at the University of Memphis, according to multiple reports. The move comes after four seasons leading the Hornets and signals Madlock’s return to Memphis. He previously served on Hardaway’s staff from 2018 t…

Alabama State University's men's basketball coach steps down

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – After four years as head coach of Alabama State University’s men’s basketball team, Tony Madlock has announced he is stepping down. “Coach Madlock did a commendable job leading our men’s basketball program,” Alabama State Vice President and Director of Athletics Dr. Jason Cable said. “In just three seasons, he transformed the program into a 20-win team, a SWAC champion, and a history-making NCAA Tournament team that won…

Madlock resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Alabama State

After four years as head coach of Alabama State University men’s basketball, Tony Madlock announced he is stepping down from his position on Sunday. “Coach Madlock did a commendable job leading our men’s basketball program,” Alabama State Vice President and Director of Athletics said. “In just three seasons, he transformed the program into a 20-win team, a SWAC champion, and a history-making NCAA Tournament team that won the first tournament gam…