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It was an emotional moment for former Florida State star and New York Knicks' point guard Chalrie Ward as he donned a Florida A&M baseball cap while stepping up to the podium.

NBA News / HBCUs on SI / April 21

Born A Rattler: Charlie Ward's Speaks On Family Legacy And Vision For FAMU Basketball

Florida A&M's hiring of Charlie Ward Jr. may impact HBCU basketball significantly this season. Without the gift of prophecy, it's hard to predict how his hiring will translate into wins for the Rattlers in the next few years.

NBA News / HBCUs on SI / April 20

Florida A&M Sets Charlie Ward's Introductory Press Conference For Monday

Angela Suggs, Florida A&M University's Director of Athletics, will officially introduce Charlie Ward as the 16th head coach of the Rattlers' men's basketball program.

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NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 17

Charlie Ward’s Florida A&M contract details

Could Florida A&M basketball’s next chapter be written by a Heisman Trophy winner? According to the latest contract details, the answer is yes—and the Rattlers are betting big on Charlie Ward.

NBA News / Tomahawk Nation / April 17

Noles News: Charlie Ward to be hired as basketball coach at FAMU

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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 16

Jeff Van Gundy reacts to Florida A&M hiring Charlie Ward as head basketball coach

As Charlie Ward finalizes a deal to become the next head coach of Florida A&M University, pending approval by the Board of Trustees, former Houston Rockets coach Jeff Van Gundy weighed in on Ward’s impending hire.

NBA News / HBCUs on SI / April 16

Charlie Ward Set To Join Florida A&M As The Rattlers New Head Basketball Coach

Florida A&M University has reportedly made an offer to former Florida State University Heisman Trophy winner and NBA player Charlie Ward. On Tuesday, Abreon Scott (also known as OffScript) reported that Ward was the school's target to fill the vacancy left by Coach Patrick Crarey, who accepted the same position at Grambling State.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / April 16

Former Heisman Trophy winner to become college basketball coach

A former Heisman Trophy winner is set to become the new head basketball coach at Florida A&M. Charlie Ward, a former Florida State quarterback and longtime NBA point guard, is taking the Florida A&M job, according to Pete Thamel of ESPN.

NBA News / The Spun / April 16

Former Heisman Trophy Winner Hired As Division I Basketball Head Coach

Former Heisman Trophy winner and NBA point guard Charlie Ward is set to lead his own college basketball program. Ward, a two-sport star at Florida State before an 11-year career in the NBA, is finalizing a deal to become the new head men's basketball coach at Florida A&M, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel.

Florida State Seminoles News / Florida State Seminoles on SI / April 16

FAMU Rattlers tab Florida State Legend to lead program

According to ESPN's Pete Thamel, former Florida State legend and NBA first-round draft pick Charlie Ward has been tabbed to lead the FAMU Rattlers basketball program pending a school board meeting on Wednesday.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 16

Former Heisman Trophy Winner Accepts College Basketball Head Coach Job

A former Heisman Trophy winner is set to take over as the next head basketball coach at Florida A&M. The Rattlers basketball program has not been to the NCAA Tournament since the 2007 season.

NBA News / Back in the Day NBA on SI / April 16

Former NBA Star Named Basketball Coach At Florida A & M

Former NBA player Charlie Ward is taking a new step in his career. On Wednesday, it was reported he is set to become the next coach at Florida A & M.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 14

Charlie Ward emerges as top candidate for FAMU basketball head coach opening

Could one of the greatest dual-sport athletes in college history be headed to the sidelines at Florida A&M? Florida A&M University’s search for a new head basketball coach has taken a high-profile turn, as legendary Florida State star Charlie Ward has emerged as a serious candidate for the job.

NBA News / Back in the Day NBA on SI / March 8

Charlie Ward-P.J. Brown Friendship Never Affected By Infamous Heat-Knicks Brawl

One of the most bizarre moments in NBA playoffs history occurred in 1997 during the Eastern Conference semifinals series between the Miami Heat and New York Knicks.

NBA News / Back in the Day NBA on SI / March 7

Ex-Knick Charlie Ward Has No Regrets About NBA Path Instead Of NFL

Former New York Knicks point guard Charlie Ward still has no regrets. In 1993, Ward won the Heisman Trophy and led Florida State to the college football national championship as the quarterback.

NBA News / Back in the Day NBA on SI / February 25

Heisman Trophy Winner Reflects On Unlikely Journey To NBA

In 1993, Charlie Ward was honored as the best player in college football. He was expected to continue at the next level but his name was never called during the NFL draft that year.

College Football News / ACC Digital Network / February 4

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Florida State Seminoles News / Florida State Seminoles on SI / January 19

FSU Legend Charlie Ward Named USA Basketball Assistant Coach For 2025 Nike Hoop Summit

Florida State Heisman winner and NBA veteran Charlie Ward has been named an assistant coach for USA Basketball's men's team at the 2025 Nike Hoop Summit.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Chiefs Wire / December 19

Heisman trophy winner Charlie Ward praises Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes' success

This week, Chiefs Wire’s Ed Easton Jr. spoke to Florida State Seminoles and college football legend Charlie Ward. In his interview with Easton Jr., Ward discussed his support for The Wuerffel Foundation at the Pickle Bowl: Heisman Edition event at Life Time Pickleball NYC.

Florida State Seminoles News / Florida State Seminoles on SI / December 7, 2023