According to the GSU Athletics Department, the Grambling State University men’s basketball head coach Donte Jackson has announced his resignation as head coach and GSU Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Trayvean D. Scott announced that a focused national search for the next leader of the Grambling State men’s basketball program will begin immediately.
“We deeply appreciate Coach Donte Jackson’s dedication, leadership, and impact on Grambling State basketball,” said Scott. “His commitment to excellence has elevated our program and inspired our student-athletes. We thank him for his service and wish him success in his next chapter.”
Under Coach Jackson, the G-Men reached new levels of success, capturing multiple Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Regular Season Titles, a SWAC Tournament Championship and a trip to NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament for the first time in GSU’s Division I program history.
UPDATE: Last Thursday, Apr 3, 2025, Coach Jackson announced he has accepted a position as new head coach of Alabama A&M Men’s Basketball Team. We wish him the best!