Newman boys basketball coach Jimmy Tillette announces retirement

After stints coach at two of the New Orleans-area’s most storied boys basketball programs, including one state title, and more than a decade in the college ranks, Newman coach Jimmy Tillette has announced he plans to step away from coaching, according to a school news release.

The news comes after Tillette led the Greenies to a 15-9 record, earning them the No. 7 seed in the Division III playoffs, where they beat No. 10 Pope John Paul II 65-33 in the regional round before falling to eventual state champion Country Day 62-38.

During his six seasons with Newman after being hired in September of 2013, the former coach amassed a 101-73 record, according to the release.