By: Grambling State Athletic Communications

Grambling State University Athletics mourns the passing of Lady Tigers basketball staff member and longtime coach Michael Pittman.

Pittman served at GSU during the 1994–95 season as a student assistant coach, practice player, and film exchange coordinator, while also assisting with individual skill development and post game responsibilities.

He returned to the Grambling State this season as a member of the Lady Tigers basketball staff.

A native of New Orleans, La., Pittman began his coaching career in the Louisiana prep ranks. He got his start as an assistant at North DeSoto High School before earning his first head coaching position at Grambling Laboratory High School.

Most recently, Pittman served as Associate Head Coach and Recruiting Coordinator at McNeese State University (2024–25).

His coaching career also included stops at Northwestern State University, Alcorn State University, and Paul Quinn College.

Grambling State Athletics extends its deepest condolences to the Pittman family, friends, former players and colleagues.