UNC Greensboro Dismisses Men's Basketball Coach Mike Jones

Assistant Bryant Stith named interim head coach as school begins national search

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The University of North Carolina at Greensboro has parted ways with men's basketball coach Mike Jones after five seasons at the helm. Assistant coach Bryant Stith will serve as interim head coach while the school launches a national search for a permanent replacement.

Why it matters

UNCG's men's basketball program has struggled in recent years, failing to make the NCAA tournament since 2018. The dismissal of Coach Jones signals the university's desire to revitalize the team and find new leadership to guide the program to greater success.

The details

Jones compiled a 93-69 overall record during his five-year tenure, including a 57-33 mark in Southern Conference play. However, the team's performance has declined in recent seasons, leading the university's athletic department to make a change in leadership.

  • On March 9, 2026, UNCG announced it would not renew Coach Jones' contract.

The players

Mike Jones

Former head coach of the UNCG men's basketball team.

Bryant Stith

Assistant coach who will serve as interim head coach while UNCG searches for a permanent replacement.

Brian Mackin

UNCG Director of Athletics who announced the decision to part ways with Coach Jones.

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What they’re saying

“We want to thank Coach Jones for his passion and commitment to our men's basketball program over the past five seasons. Mike has led the program with integrity and class, while his program has also maintained academic success. We wish Mike and his family the best moving forward.”

— Brian Mackin, UNCG Director of Athletics (wfmynews2.com)

What’s next

UNCG will begin a national search for a permanent replacement for Coach Jones, with Bryant Stith serving as interim head coach in the meantime.

The takeaway

The dismissal of Coach Jones signals UNCG's desire to revitalize its men's basketball program and find new leadership to guide the team to greater success after several disappointing seasons. The university's national search for a permanent replacement will be closely watched by the Greensboro community and college basketball fans.