Legendary head coach Tubby Smith announced today that he is stepping down as head coach at High Point University for the remainder of the 2021-22 season.
Smith made the decision after contracting COVID-19 for the second time in less than a year.
Smith’s son, G.G. Smith, will step in the head coaching role for the rest of the season.
Here are more details from High Point Athletics:
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HIGH POINT, N.C.– High Point University Head Men’s Basketball Coach Tubby Smith announced today that he is stepping down as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at High Point University for the remainder of the 2021-22 season. His son and current associate head coach G.G. Smith will take over as the Head Coach for the remainder of the 2021-22 and the 2022-2023 season.
Smith felt that after contracting COVID 19 for a second time, in less than a year and having been away from the Program for an extended period, that the timing was right for this change. He will continue his involvement at HPU through the end of the year assisting with alumni and community engagement, as well as, fundraising for athletics and other university priorities.
Coach Tubby Smith: “I feel blessed to have had an amazing career leading, coaching and teaching great young men at first-class institutions. Working at my alma mater during this stage of my career has been a dream. I’m thrilled that G.G. will be taking over as head coach. He will do a super job. Moving forward Donna and I will continue the work we have done for over two decades to support and assist the University as proud alums of HPU. HPU will always have a very special place in our hearts as we met and fell in love here at High Point. Our commitment and passion for HPU will never wane and we intend to continue be an integral part of its growth and prosperity well into the future.
I always tell kids about the importance of getting an education, and that is what I got from High Point University – an education on how to make decisions, how to live and conduct myself, and how to help others,” says Tubby Smith. ”
High Point University President Dr. Nido Qubein: “Tubby Smith is a champion, and High Point University continues to appreciate his contributions to our campus and community,” says HPU President Dr. Nido Qubein. “As a coach, Tubby has impacted the game of basketball in measurable and meaningful ways. Tubby and his wife Donna have also created a legacy of leadership and service along their entire journey, and we are happy that will continue to grow right here at HPU. We are also excited for G.G. in his new role as the men’s head coach.”
