After 36 years at Johnson C. Smith University, Stephen Joyner, Sr. is retiring as the men's basketball coach, leaving with 600 wins, the third most in CIAA history.

The Big Picture

Joyner leaves behind a legacy of success, having built JCSU into a competitive program and achieving numerous milestones throughout his coaching career.

By the Numbers
  • 600 wins, the third most in CIAA men's college basketball history
  • 82-72 record with the women's team before becoming the head men's coach in 1987
  • 500th coaching win achieved on Nov. 20, 2015
State of Play
  • Joyner led the men's program to unprecedented success, including three CIAA Tournament Championships and an NCAA Elite Eight appearance in 2001.
  • His coaching career was marked by nine CIAA divisional titles, three CIAA Players of the Year, and 34 All-CIAA performers.
What's Next

JCSU will commence a national search for a new head coach to succeed Joyner and lead the men's basketball program into the future.

Bottom Line

Stephen Joyner's retirement marks the end of an illustrious coaching career that has left an indelible mark on JCSU's basketball program and the CIAA, setting high standards for the future coach to follow.