MONTGOMERY, Ala.- Alabama State University Athletics has announced the hiring of Chris Wright as the new Head Coach of the Hornets Men's Basketball program. Wright brings a 332–121 career record and a history of success to the ASU program.

Wright's most recent success at Langston University was impressive. After taking over a program that finished 1–27, Wright engineered one of the most remarkable turnarounds in college basketball, leading Langston to a 31–3 record in his first season (2022–23).
 
Over his four-year tenure, he compiled an extraordinary 121–21 record, including dominant seasons of 31–3, 35–2, and 29–8, firmly establishing Langston as a consistent title contender.
 
Under Wright's leadership, Langston advanced to the NAIA National Championship game twice and made multiple Sweet 16 appearances, while competing at a high level on the national stage. His efforts earned him 2022–23 NAIA National Coach of the Year honors, as well as Sooner Athletic Conference Coach of the Year recognition.
 
About the SWAC
The Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) is considered one of the premier HBCU conferences in the country and currently ranks among the elite in the nation in terms of HBCU alumni playing with professional sports teams.
 
Current championship competition offered by the league includes competition for men in Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Indoor Track and Field, Outdoor Track and Field and Tennis.

Women’s competition is offered in the sports of Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Indoor Track and Field, Outdoor Track and Field, Soccer, Softball, Tennis and Volleyball.
 
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