Morehouse College announces death of longtime basketball coach

ATLANTA — Longtime Morehouse College head basketball coach Grady Brewer has passed away. He was 63.

A release from the college said Brewer, who graduated from the college in 1980, passed away Saturday after an illness.

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“The past several decades can only justly be described as the Grady Brewer era at Morehouse,” said Morehouse President Dr. David A. Thomas “The only thing that surpassed his presence on the basketball court was his transformative influence on Morehouse Men as a fellow student, player, alumnus, coach, teacher, mentor, colleague, and friend. Not only will his spirit continue to live on in the hearts of the Morehouse family, but his legacy will impact the sport for years to come.”

Brewer lead the Maroon Tigers for the last 21 years, earning a career record of 315 wins to 241 losses. Before becoming head coach, he spent 13 years as Morehouse’s assistant coach.

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During his time as a student at Morehouse, Brewer was a star basketball player, lettering each of the four years he played.

“This is a very sad day for Morehouse athletics,” said Athletic Director Chris Campbell. “I have known Grady for many years. He was a great coach and an even better human being. He cared deeply about the young men that played for him and made a lasting impact on their lives— both on and off the court. He will truly be missed and remembered by many.”

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