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 refused to leave his role as South Alabama's basketball coach, who had a contract expiring in two years and was presented with other job opportunities by the university. He was dismissed by Joe Gottfried, the athletic director.