Allen University Taps HBCU Coaching Veteran Kevin Herod to Lead Women's Basketball Program
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Posted By: Will Moss on April 10, 2026 The Allen University Yellow Jackets are poised to bring in a proven winner to lead their women's basketball program, with reports indicating that Kevin Herod will be named the next head coach. According to HBCU basketball insider Liv Antilla, Allen is expected to pull Herod from his current position as head coach at Florida Memorial University, where he has orchestrated a remarkable turnaround over the past two seasons. Key Takeaway: Kevin Herod brings 14 years of HBCU coaching experience and a proven track record of building championship-caliber programs across multiple institutions. Immediate Impact at Florida MemorialHerod's resume speaks volumes about his ability to transform programs. In his first season at Florida Memorial, he led the Lady Lions to a stunning 24-5 record—a dramatic improvement from the previous year's 11-16 mark. His achievements at FMU include:
A Legacy of ExcellenceBefore arriving at Florida Memorial, Herod served as head coach at Langston University, where he guided the team to a 24-8 record and an NAIA tournament berth in 2024. However, his most celebrated tenure came at Talladega College, where he became the school's all-time career wins leader. During his legendary run, Herod compiled an impressive 171-68 overall record and led the program to four NAIA national tournament berths. Taking Over at AllenHerod will fill the vacancy created when Allen moved on from former University of South Carolina basketball player Olivia Gaines after a two-season stint. Under Gaines' leadership, the Yellow Jackets posted back-to-back winning seasons with an 18-9 record in her first year and an 18-10 record this past season. Those consecutive winning seasons marked the first time Allen had finished at or above .500 in back-to-back years since 2019, establishing a foundation that Herod will look to build upon as he brings his championship pedigree to Columbia, South Carolina. Originally reported by HBCU Sports. If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Will Moss
Founder & CEO, HBCU CONNECT, LLC Hampton University class of 1995 Member Since June 1999 |
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