Winston-Salem State will officially start its search for a new head coach as James Wilhelmi won’t be back after the worst season in school history.
WSSU announced on Monday that Wilhelmi’s contract will not be renewed.
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“I want to express my appreciation to Coach Wilhelmi for seven years of commitment to the program,” WSSU AD Tonia Walker said. “This was a difficult decision, and we wish James nothing but the best for his future. We have tremendous expectations for our Rams men’s basketball program at Winston-Salem State University, and I believe we can achieve great things within the Central Intercollegiate Athletics Association.”
Wilhelmi’s Rams finished 5-22 in 2018, the lowest win total since the school began keeping records in 1945. He finished his four-year stint as WSSU head coach with a record of 47-63.
The Wilhelmi era started out with promise as he led the team to an 18-10 record during his inaugural season, including a championship game appearance. That team was largely intact after he took over for Bobby Collins, whom he served as an assistant under before his move to Maryland-Eastern Shore.
The rest of his tenure resulted in three-consecutive losing records, and failing to win a game in the CIAA Tournament.
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This is a misleading headline. Technically, – they tied for the lowest win total. I believe there was a season during the mid 2000’s where the team won 5. Also, to be fair, two home games were cancelled vs very subpar teams due to weather issues.