Former Norfolk State coach formally introduced at Auburn

Larry Vickers explains why timing was right to leave Norfolk State for Auburn

by HBCU Sports Larry Vickers accomplished a lot in nearly a decade as Norfolk State coach. And that success — particularly over the last four seasons, including three MEAC championships and four postseason appearances mixed in [...]

Vickers hired as Auburn women's basketball head coach

Auburn women’s basketball filled its vacancy at the head coaching position by hiring Larry Vickers from Norfolk State.

Former Norfolk State coach formally introduced at Auburn

After building a championship-caliber program at Norfolk State, a Virginia HBCU, Larry Vickers is embracing a new challenge as the head coach of Auburn’s women’s basketball team. Vickers, who spent 23 years at Norfolk State as a student-athlete, assistant coach and head coach, led the Spartans to three consecutive conference championships, NCAA Tournament appearances and a 30-win season this year. Now, he’s taking his defensive-minded approach t…