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Troy Finalizing Deal to Hire NC State Assistant Adam Howard as Head Coach

The move points to a preference for Sun Belt familiarity focused on player growth.

Overview

  • ESPN reports Troy is finalizing a deal with NC State assistant Adam Howard to lead its men’s basketball program, with no official announcement yet.
  • Howard previously spent three seasons at Troy under Phil Cunningham, helping the Trojans reach the 2017 NCAA Tournament.
  • His résumé also includes South Alabama and Nebraska, giving him recent Sun Belt experience and time under high-level staffs.
  • Sources cited by ESPN say Troy valued his offensive chops and a strong recommendation from Nebraska coach Fred Hoiberg.
  • If completed, the hire would replace Scott Cross, who left for Georgia Tech, as Troy transitions after five straight 20-win seasons and back-to-back NCAA berths.