DURHAM, N.C. – North Carolina Central University Director of Athletics Dr. Ingrid Wicker-McCree announced Monday that the contract of women’s basketball coach Joli Robinson will not be renewed. Robinson’s contract expires June 30, 2012.

“Coach Robinson has operated our women's basketball program with integrity and high standards throughout her tenure at NCCU,” Wicker-McCree said. “She has always put student welfare and NCCU first.  I appreciate Coach Robinson's service to NCCU and her dedication to producing leaders during the past 16 years.”

In 16 seasons at NCCU, Robinson’s overall record is 216-242 (.472), including a 3-27 record this past season. Her 216 victories are the most in NCCU women’s basketball history.

A national search to find the next head coach will begin immediately, according to Wicker-McCree.