Auburn Hires Larry Vickers as Women's Basketball Coach

Auburn University has hired Larry Vickers, formerly the head coach of Norfolk State's women's basketball team, as their new women's basketball coach following the firing of Johnnie Harris. Vickers led Norfolk State to unprecedented success, including three consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances and four straight Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) regular-season titles, amassing a 177-99 overall record. His notable achievements at NSU include a perfect 14-0 MEAC record this past season and victories over power conference teams such as Auburn and Missouri. Auburn's Athletic Director John Cohen praised Vickers for his technical understanding and ability to foster a successful environment for student-athletes. Vickers expressed enthusiasm about joining Auburn, aiming to bring championship-level success to the program. His transition marks a significant move from a historically Black college or university to a Power 4 program, reminiscent of Cynthia Cooper-Dyke's move from Texas Southern to USC in 2013.