Clyde Wormley enters his 14th season as assistant men’s basketball coach at Savannah State University. He came to the Tigers in 2007 after spending two seasons at his alma mater, The Citadel.
In his first season on the Savannah State men’s basketball coaching staff, Wormley helped guide the Tigers to a 13-18 record. The 13 wins set a record for the most wins in Division I school history and was the most wins in 12 years for SSU.
In 2008, the team set another Division I record for most wins finishing the season 13-18. The 13-win season was the most wins for any Savannah State team in 12 years. During the 2007 and 2008 seasons the Tigers have enjoyed back-to-back home wins over Conference USA member Southern Mississippi.
The 2011-12 Tigers reached another milestone, winning the first ever Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Regular Season Championship with a 14-2 conference record. The team also earned the University its first ever automatic bid to the National Invitational Tournament (NIT). They finished the season 19-15 overall. The Tigers repeated in 2018, claiming the MEAC Regular Season Championship with an 11-4 record.
During the 2019-20 season, Wormley and head men’s basketball coach Horace Broadnax shepherded the program’s transition to NCAA Division II and back to the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC). In their first year back in the SIAC, the Tigers finished the season with a 10-9 conference record.
A Columbus, Ga. native, Wormley played three years at The Citadel and ended his career as the 2003 team leader in field goals made (88) and three point field goals (52). He graduated with a bachelor's degree in business administration in 2003, and his coaching career began soon after as a graduate assistant for the Bulldogs’ staff.
After spending a year in Mexico playing professionally, Wormley returned to the Citadel as an assistant coach in charge of basketball operations. With this title came numerous responsibilities including compliance, film exchange, and game management. As an assistant coach for the Tigers, Wormley’s primary responsibilities have included recruiting, player development, travel, and academic advisory.
Full Name:
Clyde Edwin Wormley
Education:
The Citadel ‘03
Playing Experience:
The Citadel, 1999-2003
Oaxaca (Mexican Professional League), 2004
Coaching Experience:
The Citadel, 2005-2006 | Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
The Citadel, 2006-2007 | Director of Operations Men’s Basketball
Savannah State, 2007-Present | Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach
Favorite Athlete:
Micheal Jordan
Favorite Food:
Hamburger
Favorite Leader:
George Popovich
