"I couldn't be more honored to lead the program on the Hilltop," said Lanier. Those teams also have five conference titles, three regular season championships and two tournament crowns, plus five more trips to a league tournament final. His teams have made 12 NCAA Tournaments and earned 19 total postseason bids. Lanier, who comes to the Hilltop from Georgia State, arrives with more than 30 years as a collegiate coach, including seven seasons as a head coach. Our conversations with individuals in the basketball community only reinforced our belief that Rob Lanier is the right leader for SMU basketball." As importantly, his character, integrity, and commitment to developing our student-athletes as both players and people align with our mission of Shaping Champions. He and his staff will build upon the success our program has experienced under Coach Brown and Coach Jankovich. "Rob is an excellent coach and has been mentored by some of the game's best in Rick Barnes and Billy Donovan. "We are excited to welcome Rob Lanier and his family to Dallas as the Head Basketball Coach at SMU," said Hart. Lanier Named Whack Hyder Georgia Men's College Coach Of The YearĭALLAS (SMU) – Rob Lanier has been named SMU's Head Men's Basketball Coach, Director of Athletics Rick Hart announced today. Story Links Introductory Press Conference | Photo Galleryĭallas Morning News: Speaking 'from the heart,' Rob Lanier prepares to build bridges with SMU basketballĮSPN: SMU names Rob Lanier, 53, 'a proven leader,' Mustangs' next men's basketball coach
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