Interim tag removed from FAMU women's coach ahead of 2019/20 campaign

By: Fletcher Keel | WCTV Eyewitness Sports

August 16, 2019

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) -- Florida A&M women's basketball coach Kevin Lynum has had the "interim" tag removed from his title and will serve as the team's permanent head coach beginning this season.

I waited patiently for the LORD; And He inclined to me and heard my cry.

I am elated to announce the interim tag has been removed and I am now The Head Women’s Basketball Coach at The Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University!

Thank You Rattler Nation❗️🧡💚 #LRB #FAMU pic.twitter.com/zyHkTjh2dD
— Kevin Lynum (@CoachKevinLynum) August 16, 2019

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