As reported by HBCU basketball expert Olivia Antilla, Bobby Collins has resigned after six seasons of leading the Bears program. Antilla also reports that former Winston-Salem State standout WyKevin Bazemore will serve as acting head coach.
Breaking: Bobby Collins resigned as Shaw University Head Men’s Basketball Coach.
He was hired in March of 2020. pic.twitter.com/jeEOc9HUP2
— Liv Antilla (@livforhoops) February 27, 2026
Collins, 60, was hired by Shaw during the pandemic hiatus of 2020-21 and coached the Bears to a 66-66 record over five seasons. Shaw, the CIAA Southern Division’s fourth seed, was upset by North No. 5 seed Lincoln (Pa.) 69-63 on Tuesday in the tournament’s opening round.
Collins previously coached Hampton, winning the MEAC title and earning an NCAA tournament appearance in 2006, as well as Maryland Eastern Shore.
