HUNTINGTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Marshall Athletics announced on Monday afternoon that there will be a leadership change within the Men’s Basketball program.
According to Marshall Athletics, Associate head coach Cornelius Jackson will take over as head coach for Dan D’Antoni, who spent 10 seasons leading the Herd.
“This has been an inspiring decade of Marshall Basketball under the leadership of Coach D’Antoni,” said Christian Spears, Marshall’s Director of Athletics. “His commitment to Marshall is unrivaled and his legacy will be honored for years to come. He built a program that plays for a community who deeply cares about him and our student-athletes. We wish him the very best and look forward to seeing him as he continues to support the program he built.
“We are confident that Coach Jackson will continue using the vast knowledge gained under Coach D’Antoni while maintaining the sincere connection to the student-athletes who played for D’Antoni and Corny over the last decade.”
According to Marshall Athletics, Jackson has served under D’Antoni as an assistant since the 2017-18 season – a season in which the Thundering Herd advanced to the NCAA Tournament.
The Oak Hill, W.Va., native was named to the role of Associate Head Coach for D’Antoni in July 2023.
According to Marshall Athletics, details surrounding a press conference to introduce Coach Jackson will be announced in the near future.
