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Tomekia Reed Reportedly Interviewed With Tulane University For The Green Wave's Head Coach Position

The SWAC Coach of the Year is a hot commodity for Division I programs.
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Jackson State's Head Coach Tomekia Reed yells to her players during the WNIT first round game
Jackson State's Head Coach Tomekia Reed yells to her players during the WNIT first round game | Chris Day/The Commercial Appeal / USA

According to a source cited by Times-Picayune sports columnist Rod Walker, Jackson State head coach Tomekia Reed interviewed with Tulane University.

Last week, HBCU Legends wrote that Reed would be a good fit for the Green Wave women's basketball program because of her coaching acumen, tremendous recruiting ability, and program development.

Coach Reed's contract expired on Easter Sunday, and Jackson State has not officially reported initiating a contract extension for the SWAC Coach of the Year. HBCU Legends reached out to Reed over the weekend, but she has not responded by the time of this report.

Tomekia Reed interviews with Tulane University
Mar 23, 2024; Storrs, Connecticut, USA; Jackson State Lady Tigers head coach Tomekia Reed watches | David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Like many other university athletic directors and decision-makers, Tulane may have been influenced by UConn head coach Geno Auriemma's strong endorsement of Reed.

"They certainly don't get on TV enough, and they certainly don't get enough recognition, and I wanted to let her know that, and I wanted to put myself out there for her. I think we need coaches like her to be celebrated," Geno Auriemma said about Reed in his postgame interview.

Although Tulane spoke to Reed, she may have upcoming interviews with higher-level Division I schools.

We shall see.

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Kyle T. Mosley
KYLE MOSLEY

I am Kyle T. Mosley, the Founder, Managing Editor, and Chief Reporter for the HBCU Legends, Saints News Network, and Pelicans Scoop on FanNation a Sports Illustrated team channel since October 2019.  Morehouse Alum, McDonogh #35 Roneagles (NOLA), Drum Major of the Tenacious Four.  My Father, Mother, Grandmother, Aunts and Uncles were HBCU graduates! Host of "Blow the Whistle" HBCU Legends, "The Quad" with Coach Steward, and "Bayou Blitz" Podcasts. Radio/Media Appearances:  WWL AM/FM Radio in New Orleans (Mike Detillier/Bobby Hebert),  KCOH AM 1230 in Houston (Ralph Cooper), WBOK AM in New Orleans (Reggie Flood/Ro Brown), and 103.7FM "The Game" (Jordy Hultberg/Clint Domingue), College Kickoff Unlimited (Emory Hunt), Jeff Lightsly Show, and Offscript TV on YouTube. Television Appearance: Fox26 in Houston on The Isiah Carey Factor, College Kickoff Unlimited (Emory Hunt). My Notable Interviews:  Byron Allen (Media Mogul), Deion Sanders (Jackson State University, Head Coach), Tomekia Reed (Jackson State Lady Tigers Basketball Coach), Taylor Rooks (NBA Reporter), Swin Cash (VP of Basketball - New Orlean Pelicans), Demario and Tamala Davis (NFL Player), Jerry Rice (Hall of Famer), Doug Williams (HBCU & NFL Legend), Emmitt Smith (Hall of Famer), James "Shack" Harris (HBCU & NFL Legend), Cris Carter (Hall of Famer), Solomon Wilcots (SiriusXM NFL Host), Steve Wyche (NFL Network), Jim Trotter (NFL Network), Travis Williams (Founder of HBCU All-Stars, LLC), Malcolm Jenkins (NFL Player), Cam Jordan (NFL), Demario Davis (NFL), Allan Houston (NBA All-Star), Drew Brees (Former NFL QB), Deuce McAllister (Former NFL RB), Willie Roaf (NFL Hall of Fame), Jim Everett (Former NFL Player), Quinn Early (Former NFL Player), Dr. Reef (NFL Players' Trainer Specialist), Nataria Holloway (VP of the NFL). I am building a new team of journalists, podcasters, videographers, and interns.  For media requests, interviews, or interest in joining HBCU Legends, please contact me at kmosley@hbcusi.com. Follow me:

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