After 14 seasons, Scott Sanderson has resigned as the head coach of the men’s basketball team to pursue other career opportunities, according to an announcement from the university this afternoon.
“Scott has been a key part of Lipscomb athletics and its transition to NCAA Division I for more than 14 years,” university Athletic Director Philip Hutcheson said in a press release from the university.
“I know him to be a man of fine character who is committed to the game,” Hutcheson said. “We have worked with Scott though many conversations recently as he has come to this decision. The university is committed to being helpful and generous as Scott and his family makes this transition. We wish him every success.”
In a prepared statement, Sanderson thanked the university for his time with the team, wishing the program well as they move forward.
“I would like to express my sincere appreciation and gratitude to Lipscomb University for the wonderful 14 years my family and I have experienced here,” Sanderson said. “After much consideration, I believe it is time for me and the university to go in different directions. I do believe we have made positive strides in guiding the program from NAIA to NCAA Division I competition.
“I would like to thank my current and former players, my coaching staff—both past and present—the administration, our board of trustees and our president, Dr. Randy Lowry. I wish Lipscomb University much success in all its future endeavors.”
During his time as the coach of the Bisons, Sanderson’s teams had a 222-201 overall record.
The Bisons also were the Atlantic Sun regular season champions in 2006 and 2010 under Sanderson’s leadership. Also in the 2006 season, Sanderson was named the Atlantic Sun coach of the year, and his squad reached the team’s first ever post-season berth in an NIT appearance.
Sanderson has been the team’s only coach since the program’s move to NCAA Division 1.
Assistant coach Pete Froedden will take over all leadership roles until a successor is found, according to Hutcheson.
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