Alcorn State University's Montez Robinson has been named a finalist for the 2016 Joe B. Hall National Coach of The Year Award.
The Joe B. Hall award is given annually to one NCAA D-I rookie men's basketball head coach.Â
In Robinson's first season as the men's basketball head coach he led Alcorn to a second place finish in the Southwestern Athletic Conference. The Braves ended their season with an overall record of 15-15 and a 13-5 conference record. Â Robinson also recorded Alcorn's first winning season since the Braves went 21-10 in 2002.
The 2016 recipient will be announced Monday, April 4 in Houston, site of the men's NCAA D-I men's basketball championship.
2016 JOE B. HALL AWARD FINALISTS
Montez Robinson, Alcorn StateChris Beard, Little Rock
Linc Darner, Green Bay
Nathan Davis, Bucknell
Steve Forbes, ETSU
Eran Ganot, Hawaii
Eric Konkol, Louisiana Tech
Matt McCall, Chattanooga
Matt McMahon, Murray State
Nate Oats, Buffalo
John B. Hall National Coach of the Year Award announcementÂ
