In March 1987, Mike Hanks refused to resign as South Alabama's basketball coach with two years remaining in his contract and refused other options offered by the school. He was dismissed by Joe Gottfried, the school's athletic director.
In March 1987, Mike Hanks declined to step down as South Alabama's basketball coach, who had two years left in his contract and rejected other school offers. He was dismissed by Joe Gottfried, the athletic director of the university.