VCU'S GRANT RESIGNS TO BECOME HEAD COACH AT ALABAMA

VCU'S GRANT RESIGNS TO BECOME HEAD COACH AT ALABAMA

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RICHMOND, Va. ? Anthony Grant has resigned as head coach men’s basketball coach at Virginia Commonwealth University, effective immediately, to accept the same position at the University of Alabama, VCU Athletic Director Norwood Teague announced Friday.

“We’re certainly disappointed to lose Anthony,” Teague said. “However, his service at VCU was unmatched, and we want what’s best for Anthony and his family. It was an absolute honor to have him here at VCU, and Alabama is getting a one-of-a-kind person and coach.”

Grant’s three-year tenure was one of great success for the Rams.

The 42-year-old Miami, Fla. native went 76-25 in 101 games at VCU. His team dominated the Colonial Athletic Association, capturing two conference tournament championships and three regular season crowns. Under Grant, the Rams were 52-10 against CAA foes.

The Rams reached two NCAA Tournaments, including 2007, when VCU upset sixth-seeded Duke, 79-77, in the first round. The victory was the program’s first NCAA Tournament triumph in 23 years. This season the Rams took UCLA to the wire before dropping a 65-64 decision in the first round in Philadelphia March 19.

VCU never won fewer than 24 games in each of Grant’s three seasons, including a school-record 28 in 2006-07.

A national search will begin immediately.