Hampton University Athletics

Coach James Sweat served as head coach of the Hampton women's basketball team for seven seasons (1981-88) while posting a 183-44 record while winning the 1985 and 1987 CIAA titles. His 1987-88 squad claimed the NCAA Division II national title with a win over West Texas State to highlight a 33-1 campaign. A three-time CIAA Coach of the Year honoree, he was named to the CIAA Hall of Fame (2009) and the Hampton Roads Sports Hall of Fame (2013) along with his wife, Coach LaVerne Sweat.