Charlotte, NC – Johnson C. Smith University introduced Stephen Joyner, Jr., as the new head women’s basketball coach today during a news conference on campus.
 
Joyner, Jr., transitions from Winston-Salem State University to JCSU after two seasons as Rams head coach. After winning just eight games in the two seasons before his arrival, Joyner's teams posted back-to-back winning seasons for an overall record of 35-21. Last season, Joyner Jr., coached his squad to the quarterfinals game of the CIAA Tournament and just missed a bid into the NCAA Division II Atlantic Regional Tournament.
Steve Joyner, Sr, Steve Joyner, Jr and JCSU President Ronald Carter

“I am pleased to have Steve Joyner, Jr., join our Athletics staff as head women’s basketball coach,” said JCSU President Ronald L. Carter. “Steve brings solid coaching experience in women’s athletics. I look forward to his leadership as our women’s basketball team continues to excel at their growing edge.”
                                                                                         
A 2001 graduate of Johnson C. Smith University, Joyner, Jr., was one of the top point guards in the CIAA during his Golden Bulls playing career.
 
Playing under the tutelage of his father, Stephen Joyner, Sr., Director of Athletics and a longtime head men’s basketball coach at JCSU, Joyner, Jr., amassed 399 assists with an average of 4.53 assists per game during his final three seasons (1998-2001). During his senior campaign, JCSU captured the 2001 CIAA Tournament Championship, won the NCAA DII South Atlantic Regional title, and advanced to the NCAA Division II Elite Eight – all firsts in school history.
 
“Now that I’m here, the sky’s the limit,” said the newly appointed head women’s basketball coach. “Johnson C. Smith is a great environment and I’m confident that I will be provided with the support to continue to grow this program and maintain a high level of competitiveness.”