Luther Riley

Luther J. Riley (born December 4, 1972) is an American college basketball coach. He was the former head coach for Alcorn State University. Before being coach of Alcorn State, he was the coach John W. Provine High School.

Personal life

Riley grew up in Walnut Grove, Mississippi. He graduated from East Central Community College in 1992 where he earned an associate of arts degree in liberal arts. He also received a master of science degree in secondary education from Alcorn State University in 1998. He played college basketball at East Central under head coach Marty Cooper and Mississippi Valley under head coach Lafayette Stribling. Riley is a member of the 100 Black Men of Jackson, the Mississippi Association of Coaches, NCAA Advisory Committee,

High school coaching

Riley was the coach of the John W. Provine High School Rams for eleven years and compiled a winning percentage of (.803) with an overall record of 286-70. He won five state championships and was named coach of the year five times.[1]

Head coaching record

Statistics overview
Season Team Overall Conference Standing Postseason
Alcorn State Braves (Southwestern Athletic Conference) (2011–present)
2011–12 Alcorn State 10–226–127th
2012–13 Alcorn State 10–248–10T–5th
2013–14 Alcorn State 12–199–96th
Alcorn State: 38–9123–31
Total:34–77

References

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