TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) - On Friday, Florida A&M Athletic Director Milton Overton, Jr. released a statement confirming that the school and head men's basketball coach Byron Samuels have parted ways. The statement reads in full:
"After review and evaluation of the Florida A&M University men’s basketball program, FAMU Athletics has decided to take its program in a different direction. Restructuring our program with a continued emphasis on academic achievement and competitive success will be key components in moving FAMU basketball forward. We would like to thank Coach Byron Samuels for his contributions to our men's basketball program and student-athletes over the past three seasons. Assistant Coach Lamont Franklin will lead our program as the interim head coach while a national search is conducted for a replacement. Our focus continues to center around “Building Champions in the classroom, on the field and in life - with academic honesty and integrity.”
