Winston-Salem State Fires Men's Basketball Coach Corey Thompson

Winston-Salem State fires men's basketball coach Corey Thompson

Thompson was in his second season at his alma mater and had two seasons left on his contract.

D2 DIRT: Thompson released as Head Basketball Coach at Winston-Salem State; Jones named Interim Coach

Amid a nine-game losing streak, Winston-Salem State has parted ways with head men’s basketball coach Corey Thompson and named assistant coach Tony Jones as interim head coach. While the university has not yet issued an official announcement, the move was mentioned on the Rams’ livestream just prior to tip-off today. Thompson, a WSSU alum, was in his second season leading his alma mater. The Rams finished 5-22 (2-13 CIAA) last season and are curr…

WSSU basketball coach fired before CIAA

Corey Thompson’s tenure as Winston-Salem State’s (WSSU) men’s basketball coach is over. Multiple sources have indicated to HBCU Gameday Thompson is reportedly on his way out at WSSU. The move was made official shortly thereafter. The timing is notable, coming just ahead of the Rams’ home finale against Shaw University — a final regular-season moment that typically carries extra meaning for seniors, alumni, and a fan base that measures the progra…