MEN’S BASKETBALL Ex-Virginia Tech coach Johnson agrees to become Ferrum coach MARK BERMAN The Roanoke Times May 11, 2026 May 11, 2026 Updated May 11, 2026 0 1 of 2 Ferrum graduate and former Virginia Tech men's basketball coach James Johnson will fill Ferrum's head coaching vacancy. Roanoke Times | File 2013 James Johnson, who has not been a head coach since losing his job at Virginia Tech in 2014, is Ferrum's new men's basketball coach. The Roanoke Times/file 2012 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save MARK BERMAN The Roanoke Times James Johnson will be returning to the sideline — and to his alma mater.kAm%96 7@C>6C ':C8:?:2 %649 9625 >6?VD 32D<6E32== 4@249 92D 28C665 E@ 364@>6 u6CCF> r@==686VD ?6H >6?VD 32D<6E32== 4@249[ 2 D@FC46 H:E9 <?@H=6586 @7 E96 D:EF2E:@? 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E96 a_ad\ae r@?76C6?46 r2C@=:?2D 4@249 @7 E96 J62C]k^Am Mark Berman (540) 981-3125mark.berman@roanoke.com 0 Comments Locations Virginia Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Most Popular Virginia Tech reportedly adds Oklahoma State transfer Curry Curry averaged 10.1 points for the Cowboys this year. Recommended for you Watch Now: Related Video 2026 NBA Mock Draft 7.0: Post Lottery Edition JMU HC Billy Napier on dad's influence JMU HC Billy Napier on dad's influence Wizards Win Draft Lottery To Capture No.1 Pick Wizards Win Draft Lottery To Capture No.1 Pick New Changes to NCAA Mens & Women's Tournament Structure Revealed New Changes to NCAA Mens & Women's Tournament Structure Revealed
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