Dell Cannon enters the 2023-24 season in his third year as head coach of CCC's men's basketball program.
Cannon, a Lyon, Miss. native and former Tiger, is a seasoned veteran of the hardwood, bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge to the Tigers. He comes to Coahoma from The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, where he helped produce the 2017-2018 SWAC player of the year and Black College All-American Martaveous McKnight and several All-Region and All-conference selections.
Prior to Cannon's time at UAPB, he held the role of assistant coach at Mississippi Valley State in Itta Bena, Miss., where he helped guide the Delta Devils to two Southwestern Athletic Conference regular-season and tournament championships in 2008 and 2012. The 2012 conference championship has a special meaning for Cannon because it was played with President Barack Obama in attendance.
Also, in his career at MVSU, Cannon produced two SWAC Tournament Most Valuable Players, one conference Player of the Year, two Black College All-Americans, ten all-conference selections, and had 12 players to move on to the professional ranks.
Throughout the span of Cannon's career, he has benefited from observing the works of dynamic examples. He knows those lessons will fuel his determination in this new role.
As Coach Dell Cannon enters his third season, the team has already achieved significant success, tripling their wins in the first season and reaching an impressive total of 15 wins in the second. Ten players, including 3 D1 signees, have secured scholarships to four-year institutions. Out of 10 student-athletes graduating, 7 signed four-year athletic agreements, while the remaining 3 continued their careers at four-year institutions. The team boasts three All-Conference players and one 1st Team All-Region 23 player. With a perfect graduation rate, they made history with their first Final Four appearance in the Region 23 tournament. Additionally, the team maintains a commendable 3.11 Team GPA, setting a strong foundation for Coahoma basketball.
Cannon holds a B.S. in Health and Physical Education (2007), a Master's in Administration and Leadership (2010), both from Mississippi Valley State, and a Master's in Secondary Health, Physical Education, and Recreation (2021) from the University of Arkansas Pine Bluff.
