---
"title": "Shaw elevates Wykevin Bazemore to full-time men’s basketball coach"
"description": "Wykevin Bazemore’s stint as Shaw University’s interim men’s basketball coach didn’t last long. The university Thursday announced that Bazemore, a former Winston-Salem and CIAA standout, would be the permanent head coach moving forward. “I’m honored and excited to accept this opportunity,” Bazemore said in a statement. “We will honor the tradition, raise the standard, and […]"
"date": "2026-05-07"
"authors":
  -
    "name": "Chris Stevens"
"url": "https://hbcusports.com/2026/05/07/shaw-elevates-wykevin-bazemore-to-full-time-mens-basketball-coach/"
"categories":
  - "Basketball"
  - "News"
---

# Shaw elevates Wykevin Bazemore to full-time men’s basketball coach

Wykevin Bazemore’s stint as Shaw University’s interim men’s basketball coach didn’t last long. The university Thursday announced that Bazemore, a former Winston-Salem and CIAA standout, would be the permanent head coach moving forward. “I’m honored and excited to accept this opportunity,” Bazemore said in a statement. “We will honor the tradition, raise the standard, and build a culture defined by accountability, unity, relentless effort, and a championship pedigree.” Bazemore assisted at UVA Wise and Southern Alamance High School before joining Shaw’s JV basketball staff. He replaces Bobby Collins, [who resigned in February after six seasons as the Bears’ head coach](https://hbcusports.com/2026/02/27/bobby-collins-resigns-as-shaw-mens-basketball-coach/). Bazemore is one of only four CIAA men’s basketball players to earn all-conference honors in each of his four seasons at WSSU. He led the Rams to the 2012 CIAA title as a freshman and was a four-time BOXTOROW All-American selection. Bazemore also played professionally in Spain before returning to the states to begin his coaching career. A formal press conference introducing Bazemore as head coach will be announced in the near future.