Rob Summers Named Cleveland State Men's Basketball Coach

Summers, a former assistant under Dennis Gates, signs a five-year contract to lead the Vikings program.

Rob Summers officially appointed as Cleveland State University's new men's basketball coach on April 9, 2025.
The decision was influenced by Summers' tenure as an assistant coach at Cleveland State from 2019 to 2022 under Dennis Gates.
Athletic director Kelsie Gory Harkey identified Summers as her top candidate during the search process.
Summers has signed a five-year contract with a first-year salary of $338,000, matching the previous coach's compensation.
Former Cleveland State coach Dennis Gates endorsed Summers, highlighting his pivotal contributions during their prior collaboration.