Throughout his tenure as Hampton women’s basketball coach, David Six led the Lady Pirates to, fittingly enough, six NCAA tournament appearances. They established the program as one of the best in HBCU women’s hoops.
Six announced his retirement Monday morning after 16 seasons, 254 wins, and the NCAA tournament trips.
“My career at Hampton has been an incredible blessing. I am grateful to everyone who made the past 16 years the best of my life,” Six said in a statement released by the university. “It was an honor and a privilege to serve as Hampton’s head women’s basketball coach. I have been extremely fortunate to live the dream of doing what I love. My years at Hampton have left me with memories and relationships that will last a lifetime.”
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“I am deeply grateful for Coach Six’s immense contributions to our institution and women’s basketball program. His passion and enthusiasm infused our team with energy and purpose, elevating interest and success on the court,” Pirates AD Anthony Henderson Sr. said. “Beyond his coaching achievements, Coach Six’s impact extends far beyond wins and losses. He prioritized his players’ personal and academic growth, leaving an indelible mark on our university community. In essence, Coach Six’s legacy is one of unwavering dedication and profound influence. I want to express my heartfelt thanks for everything he has done for Hampton University and our women’s basketball program.”
Six’s Hampton teams averaged 25 wins a year between the 2009-10 and 2013-14 seasons, winning the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference tournament and appearing in the NCAAs each season. Their last NCAA tournament appearance was in 2017, shortly before the University left for the Big South and then the Colonial Athletic Association.
Six suffered a stroke in the summer of 2018 and has received treatment while continuing to coach, earning the praise and admiration of the Hampton community and the coaching profession.
