Luther Riley facts for kids
Luther J. Riley, born on December 4, 1971, is an American basketball coach. He was once the head coach for Alcorn State University. Before coaching at Alcorn State, he led the team at John W. Provine High School. There, he won five state championships over eleven seasons.
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About Luther Riley
Riley grew up in Walnut Grove, Mississippi. He went to East Central Community College and earned a degree in liberal arts in 1992. Later, he received a Master of Science degree in secondary education from Alcorn State University in 1998. He played college basketball at East Central and at Mississippi Valley. Riley is also a member of the 100 Black Men of Jackson and the Mississippi Association of Coaches.
Coaching at Provine High School
Riley coached the John W. Provine High School Rams for eleven seasons. During his time there, his team had an impressive winning record. They won 286 games and lost only 70. This means they won about 80% of their games! He led the team to win five state championships. Because of his success, he was named coach of the year five times.
Coaching at Alcorn State
On March 28, 2011, Riley became the head coach at Alcorn State University. He coached the team for almost four full seasons. During his time there, the team had a record of 34 wins and 77 losses. He took a break from coaching during the 2014–2015 season. His contract with Alcorn State ended in March 2015.
Coaching at Columbus High School
In May 2015, Riley was announced as the head basketball coach at Columbus High School. In the 2015–2016 season, his team, led by player Robert Woodard, had a great year. They won 27 games and lost only 5. They also won the 6A state championship. After this big win, Riley was named coach of the year.
Working in School Administration
Later in his career, Riley moved into school administration. In September 2020, he became the assistant principal at Holt High School. This school is part of the Tuscaloosa County School System. He was promoted to principal of the school on June 7, 2021. He later resigned from this role on February 22, 2022.
