Longtime Adrian head men's basketball coach Buck Riley announced he is retiring after 27 years at the helm of the program. This season, the Bulldogs compiled an 8-17 record and finished tied for fifth in the MIAA. Riley had a career 294-401 record.

"It has been a privilege coaching men's basketball at Adrian College," said Riley. "I have benefited greatly from having support of the administration, faculty and staff. The most gratifying part of my journey has been working with my players and assistant coaches and sustaining lasting relationships."

Riley's teams reached the MIAA Tournament finals twice this decade in 2001 and 2005. Riley also coached 19 First Team All-MIAA selections and six conference scoring champions in his career. A total of 15 players have scored 1,000 points during his tenure including Desmond Young, who just finished his career at Adrian as a three-time All-MIAA First Team honoree.

"Buck Riley has meant the world to Adrian College as not only a fine coach but a finer individual off the court," said athletic director Mike Duffy. "He embodies the spirit of Adrian College and has been a great steward in the Adrian community. It has been a pleasure to work beside him over the past 27 years."

Riley goes down in the MIAA record books with the eighth-most wins by a men's basketball coach and had the fifth-longest tenure in the 100-year history of the conference. His best seasons were in 1985-86 and 2003-04 when the team won 16 games.