The following is a list of Chicago State Cougars men's basketball head coaches. There have been 14 head coaches of the Cougars in their 57-season history.
Chicago State's current head coach is Gerald Gillion. He was hired as the Cougars' head coach in July 2021, replacing Lance Irvin, who was let go after the 2020–21 season.
No. | Tenure | Coach | Years | Record | Pct. |
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1 | 1966–1970 | Isadoore Salario | 4 | 48–45 | .516 |
2 | 1970–1974 | Robert Griggas | 4 | 38–68 | .358 |
3 | 1974–1977 | Joseph Buckhalter | 3 | 36–41 | .468 |
4 | 1977–1987 | Bob Hallberg | 10 | 224–84 | .727 |
5 | 1987–1990 | Tommy Suitts | 3 | 26–58 | .310 |
6 | 1990–1994 | Rick Pryor | 4 | 19–91 | .173 |
7 | 1994–1996 | Craig Hodges | 3 | 8–51 | .136 |
8 | 1996–1998 | Phillip Gary | 2 | 6–42 | .125 |
9 | 1998–2003 | Bo Ellis | 5 | 23–106 | .178 |
10 | 2003–2007 | Kevin Jones | 5 | 41–90 | .313 |
11 | 2007–2010 | Benjy Taylor | 3 | 39–72 | .351 |
12 | 2010–2018 | Tracy Dildy | 8 | 55–200 | .216 |
13 | 2018–2021 | Lance Irvin | 3 | 7–63 | .100 |
14 | 2021–present | Gerald Gillion | 2 | 18–45 | .286 |
Totals | 14 coaches | 57 seasons | 570–921 | .382 | |
Records updated through end of 2022–23 season Source |
- Hodges was fired on December 13, 1996, and was replaced by Gary on a permanent basis.
- Ellis was fired in January 2003, and was replaced by Jones on an interim basis.
- After serving as interim coach for the end of the 2002–03 season, Jones was named permanent head coach in April 2003.
References
- ^ "Men's Basketball History - Chicago State". Chicago State Athletics. Retrieved February 28, 2023.
- "Chicago State hires Samford assistant Gerald Gillion as new men's basketball coach". Chicago Sun-Times. July 19, 2021. Retrieved February 28, 2023.
- "Chicago State Announces Change in Head Men's Basketball Coach Position". Chicago State Athletics. July 1, 2021. Retrieved February 28, 2023.
- Greenstein, Teddy (December 14, 1996). "EX-BULL HODGES FIRED; WENT 8-51 AT CHICAGO ST". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved February 28, 2023.
- "Chicago State Basketball Coach Is Fired". Midland Daily News. January 21, 2003. Retrieved February 28, 2023.
- "Jones gets top job at Chicago State". Chicago Tribune. April 24, 2003. Retrieved February 28, 2023.
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