Feb. 18, 2008

Johnson C. Smith University will name the basketball court in the Jack S. Brayboy Gymnasium, "Stephen Joyner, Sr. Court" before the start of the men's game tomorrow, February 19, 2008, against Fayetteville State University.

Joyner has been employed at Johnson C. Smith University since 1978 having served as both the head women's and men's basketball coach. He has been at the helm of the men's program since 1987 and has a career record of 374-226 spanning 20 years. He is the winningest coach in JCSU history. In 2005, Joyner became the athletics director in addition to his duties as head men's basketball coach. Below is a listing of Joyner's accomplishments as the men's coach:

·         CIAA Championship (2001)

·         NCAA South Atlantic Region Championship (2001)

·         NCAA Elite Eight (2001)

·         CIAA Western Division Titles (1992, 2001, 2002, 2006, 2007)

·         CIAA Coach of the Year (1992, 1997, 2001)

·         NCAA Division II South Atlantic Region Coach of the Year (2001)

·         25 All-CIAA performers (many repeat performers)

·         3 All-Americans

For more information, call the Office of Sports Information at (704) 378-1118.