Bethune-Cookman University Athletic Director Lynn W. Thompson announced the appointment of Gravelle Craig as Acting Head Men's Basketball Coach.

Craig has been with the men's basketball program since 2004 and most recently as associate head coach overseeing the development of the Wildcats' backcourt players in addition to his responsibilities of recruiting, scouting and academic monitoring. 

"As the defending Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference champions, we felt it best to provide the continuity of leadership necessary to maintain the momentum for our program to continue to operate at a championship level," Thompson said. "The elevation of Gravelle Craig to acting head coach allows us the advantage of keeping our philosophy, staff and team in place for the upcoming season." 

This is Craig's first collegiate head coaching position. The 1999 Cleveland State graduate served as an assistant at Chicago State and Morris Brown prior to his arrival at B-CU.

"It's great to have an opportunity to be a head coach at the Division I level," Craig said. "I'm grateful that Mr. Thompson has given me this opportunity and I want to keep the program going in the direction it has the last three years."  

A native of Farrell, Penn., Craig received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from Cleveland State, where he led the Vikings to a Mid-Continent Conference championship in 1993. His single-game record for most assists in a tournament game (14) still stands. Craig currently resides in South Daytona. He is single and a 10-year old son, Donovan.

B-CU enjoyed its best season in Division I in 2010-2011, posting a 21-13 record while winning its first MEAC regular season championship  and earning a post-season berth in the National Invitational Tournament. 

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