Rob Lanier, Southern Methodist, Head Coach & Head Coach

On the Cavaliers doing to the Magic what the Knicks did to them last season, Milwaukee saving up their competitive juices, New York's rabid hustle cult, Minnesota vanquishing their playoff inexperience, a nerve-inducing game in OKC and more.

Job History

Head Coach of the Rice Owls since 2024-2025 (Hired).

Head Coach of the Southern Methodist Mustangs since 2022-2023 (Hired).

Head Coach of the Georgia State Panthers from 2019-2020 (Hired) to 2021-2022.

Associate Head Coach of the Tennessee Volunteers from 2015-2016 (Hired) to 2018-2019.

Associate Head Coach of the Texas Longhorns from 2012-2013 (Promoted) to 2014-2015 (Resigned).

Assistant Coach of the Texas Longhorns from 2011-2012 (Re-signed) to 2011-2012.

Assistant Coach of the Texas Longhorns from 1999-2000 (Hired) to 2000-2001.

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Rob Lanier

Job History