APEX, N.C. – Citing personal reasons, Nolan Adams has tendered his resignation as men’s basketball head coach at Blue Lights College.

Hired in August 2022, Adams hit the ground running in filling out a depleted Thoroughbreds roster and making the team instantly competitive. In his first season, he guided BLC to a 7-5 record and a fourth-place finish in the NSAC, advancing to the conference tournament semifinals before falling to eventual champion Apprentice 97-88. Three members of Adams’ team were placed on the all-conference squad, led by first-team selection Wol Yak.

This season, Blue Lights is off to a 7-3 start including back-to-back wins over NAIA Morris College.

Adams came to Blue Lights from York College in New York City, where he was head coach for seven seasons. Prior to that, he was the head coach of the Borough of Manhattan Community College and the Polytechnic Institute of New York University.

“I’m forever grateful for all Nolan Adams invested into our program,” said BLC president Jacques Gilbert. “We grew as a result of his leadership. He will be missed. While this change in the middle of the season creates some challenges, we will see this as another opportunity to demonstrate our faith. The mission of Blue Lights College remains a priority. Our student athletes are committed to finishing the season strong.”

Gilbert named Denzel Johnson as interim coach. The Thoroughbreds open their NSAC schedule Saturday at Apprentice.