The search for a new head coach for Alabama State men's basketball for the 2026-27 season will get underway as Tony Madlock announced Sunday, March 29, he is leaving the program, the university informed the Montgomery Advertiser.

Tony Madlock has stepped won after four seasons as head men’s basketball coach at Alabama State, the school announced Sunday. The 56-year-old Madlock went 51-80 in four seasons with the Hornets, including a SWAC tournament championship and a berth in the NCAA tournament in 2025.

Alabama State head coach Tony Madlock has resigned after four seasons with the Hornets, with reports indicating he will join Penny Hardaway's staff at the University of Memphis.

Tony Madlock resigns as Alabama State's head coach following a landmark season, including a historic NCAA win and his HBCU Sports Coach of the Year honor.

Tony Madlock is departing Alabama State to join Penny Hardaway's coaching staff at the University of Memphis.

State tournament semifinals start Monday and run through Thursday, with Class 1A finals set for Thursday night followed by the remaining 12 finals on Friday and Saturday. Tournament games can be streamed live on the NFHS Network. Find your game in the championships schedule below.

Alabama basketball forward Taylor Bol Bowen is planning to enter the transfer portal, per On3's Joe Tipton. Bol Bowen is the first member of the 2025-26 Crimson Tide eyeing a change of scenery. He will be a senior at his next school.