Woods was named SU’s head coach in April 2018 and concluded his tenure with a 64-82 overall record.
His 2022-23 campaign resulted in Southern finishing fourth place in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (15-7, 11-7 SWAC), along with a quarter-final loss to Alabama A&M in the SWAC Basketball Tournament.
“At this time, we felt it was necessary to make a change in leadership of our men’s basketball program. Over the last five years, we have fallen short of our standard and expectations for our men’s basketball program,” Banks said in a statement. “We thank Sean and his family for all they have done for SU and wish them the very best in their journey.”
Banks confirmed a search has begun for a new leader of the men’s basketball program, indicating that the department is committed to returning the program to championship status.
