Norfolk State head women’s basketball coach Larry Vickers has repotedly accepted the head coach position at Auburn.
“Larry embraced the challenge of rebuilding Norfolk State’s women’s basketball team, taking over a program in need of a transformation,” said Dr. Melody Webb, NSU’s Director of Athleticsin a statement. “Over the past decade, he has consistently exceeded expectations, crafting one of the most successful dynasties ever seen in HBCU sports. He has elevated our women’s basketball program to unmatched heights, establishing Norfolk State as a model of excellence in the sport.”
« ; From player to coach, Larry has embodied Norfolk State’s core values for over 20 years, becoming a key figure in the Spartan community. I am confident that he will excel in this new chapter of his career, and we wish him all the best in his future endeavors. I also trust that the next leader of our program will build on the winning culture that Larry has worked tirelessly to cultivate here.”
Coach Vickers had helmed the Lady Spartans program for a decade, which included 9 full seasons, compiling an overall record of 177-99 and 97-41 within MEAC play. Vickers was named MEAC Coach of the Year three times, he led the Lady Spartans to the last four MEAC regular season crowns (2022-25) as well as three consecutive MEAC Tournament championships (2023-25).
Coach Vickers made program history on November 30, 2022, when the Lady Spartans cracked the CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Top 25 poll for the first time; this season Norfolk State was 4th in the polls.
The Lady Spartans ran through the MEAC with an unblemished 14-0 record, which was just the eighth such occurrence in conference history.
Vickers was a walk-on at Norfolk State, but his defensive prowess soon earned him playing time and that became his calling card. Before taking over the women’s program Coach Vickers served for 8 seasons as an assistant on the men’s team, with the last three as associate head coach.
Norfolk State has commenced an immediate and nationwide search for their next women’s basketball head coach. The candidate, whomever he or she may be will have undoubtedly large shoes to fill.
