May 18, 2010

Metro State Men's Basketball Coach Hays Resigns

Metro State Men's Basketball Coach Hays Resigns

DENVER, Colo. - Metro State announced the resignation of men’s basketball head coach Brannon Hays on Tuesday to prepare for a career advancement. Hays had been the head coach for the past four seasons for the Roadrunners.

“I want to thank Brannon for his dedication to our program,” Metro State athletic director Joan McDermott said. “We wish him the best of luck in his future endeavors.”

Hays posted a 98-27 record at Metro State, including 61-15 in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference games during his four-year tenure. He was named the RMAC East Division Coach of the Year in 2008-09 and has led the Roadrunners to three RMAC Tournament championships and two regular season tournament championships.

Metro State finished the 2009-10 season with a 24-7 record, including 14-5 in the RMAC with just one senior on the team. The Roadrunners captured the RMAC Tournament championship and advanced to the NCAA Tournament. Metro State is the only NCAA Division II school to reach the NCAA Tournament in 13 of the past 14 seasons.