Todd May has stepped down as head men's basketball coach at Concord University to accept an assistant coaching role at Division I Akron. Over 10 years, May accumulated 152 wins, making him the third-winningest coach in Concord's history. His tenure included significant achievements, including an MEC title and NCAA tournament appearances, marking a revival for the program. May expressed gratitude towards university leaders and his mentor, Kent McBride, for their support throughout his coaching journey.

By the Numbers
  • 152 career wins as head coach at Concord University.
  • First NCAA tournament appearance since 1997 and at-large berth since 1954.
  • 22 wins in the 2023-24 season, the third-most in program history.
State of Play
  • Concord men's basketball experienced its best three-year run since the late '80s under May.
  • May led Concord to three consecutive MEC tournament semifinals for the first time since 1994-98.
  • Akron鈥檚 program has made the NCAA tournament in three of the last five seasons.
What's Next

May will bring his experience to the Akron program, under new head coach Dustin Ford, as they look to build on their recent NCAA tournament success. His move may influence recruitment strategies and team dynamics at both Concord and Akron in the future.

Bottom Line

Todd May's departure marks a significant transition for Concord basketball, but it also presents an opportunity for new leadership to build on his achievements. As he joins Akron, his impact will be felt in both programs, highlighting the importance of nurturing coaching talent in college athletics.