JCSU Mourns the Passing of Former Men’s Basketball Coach Robert D. Moore

JCSU Mourns the Passing of Former Men’s Basketball Coach Robert D. Moore

Charlotte, N.C. (Oct. 12, 2015

) – The Johnson C. Smith Department of Athletics mourns the loss of former men’s basketball coach Robert D. Moore.

Moore served as head coach of the JCSU men’s basketball program from 1978-1987.  During his nine years at the helm of the JCSU program, he compiled a 148-101 overall record.  His best season came in the 1981-1982 season, as he led JCSU to a 22-8 overall record.  He also had a 21-9 mark in his final campaign during the 1986-1987 season.

Prior to coming to JCSU, he served as the head coach at Virginia Union.  During his five seasons in Richmond, he compiled a 90-48 overall record with his best season coming in 1976-77, when the Panthers finished 25-5.

Prior to his collegiate coaching career, Moore spent numerous seasons as the head coach at Atkins High School in Winston-Salem, N.C.  While with the Camels, he was named conference coach of the year four times (1967, 1968, 1969, 1970) by compiling an overall record of 80-11.  In 1969, he was named the North Carolina Coach of the Year after leading Atkins to the North Carolina 4A State Championship, being the first African American to be honored with the award.
In 1971, Atkins reached the championship game for a second time.

He also coached basketball at West Forsyth High School, Asheville Senior High School and Harding High School in Charlotte.

In addition to his basketball coaching prowess, Moore coached high school football and track and field.  His track and field teams earned several conference championships and won three state titles.