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Robert A. Lanier (born July 24, 1968) is an American college basketball coach who currently serves as the head coach for the Rice Owls. Previously, he was the head coach at Southern Methodist University. He also served as the head coach at Georgia State from 2019 to 2022 and Siena from 2001 to 2005. [1]
Mar 21, 2024 · Share. DALLAS (AP) — SMU fired Rob Lanier after two seasons as its coach on Thursday, a day after the Mustangs ended their final season before moving into the basketball-rich Atlantic Coast Conference. The Mustangs (20-13) lost 101-92 at Indiana State in the first round of the National Invitation Tournament on Wednesday night.
Mar 27, 2022 · Rob Lanier, 53, who was 53-30 in three seasons at Georgia State, was named the men's basketball coach at SMU on Sunday, after he took the Panthers to the NCAA tournament this season.
Mar 27, 2024 · Rob Lanier was introduced as the 26th head men’s basketball coach at Rice University during a press conference March 26. Lanier, who has more than 30 years of experience as a collegiate coach including nine seasons as a head coach at Siena College, Georgia State University and Southern Methodist University, was joined by family, friends and his staff while he was welcomed to campus.
Mar 28, 2022 · 2. His cousin is a former NBA player. While Rob never played in the NBA himself, he is the cousin of the legendary Bob Lanier. The two both went to the same college at St. Bonaventure, though Bob ...
Mar 27, 2024 · Rob Lanier, who has 30 years of coaching experience and led Georgia State to the NCAA Tournament, is the new head coach of SMU basketball. He was mentored by Rick Barnes and Billy Donovan and played a role in signing nine McDonald's All-Americans and 11 NBA Draft Picks.
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Title. Head Coach. Rob Lanier was named SMU’s Head Men's Basketball Coach on March 27, 2022. Lanier is entering his second season (2023-24) at SMU after arriving from Georgia State. He has more than 30 years as a collegiate coach, including eight seasons as a head coach. His teams have made 12 NCAA Tournaments and earned 19 total postseason bids.
