Lamonte to retire at the end of basketball season

From WSSURAMS.COM Winston-Salem State University head women’s basketball coach L’Tona Lamonte has announced she will be retiring at the end of the 2024-25 season. Lamonte has been with the Rams for eight seasons after being named the program’s 11th head coach. “As we celebrate the career of Coach L’Tona Lamonte, we honor not only her contributions to Winston-Salem State University, we honor her unwavering dedication to our student-athletes and her legacy as a proud daughter of Winston-Salem and a dedicated Ram,” said Director of Athletics Etienne Thomas.  “From her days as a student-athlete to her tenure as head coach, she has embodied the values of our program – excellence, resilience, and a deep commitment to our student-athletes. Coach Lamonte’s impact on WSSU women’s basketball and the broader community will be felt for generations. Coach Lamonte’s commitment to excellence has left an indelible mark on our program and the lives of countless Rams. Her leadership will inspire generations to come. We wish her all the best in this well-earned retirement from coaching basketball and thank her for everything she has done for WSSU Athletics thus far and our community.” Under Lamonte’s leadership, the Lady Rams have gone 98-113 and have seen...