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JH
James Hicks
First Season: 2010-11 or earlier
Last Season: 2025-26
Total Games: 362
Crew Chief: 225 (62%)
U1: 110 (30%)
U2: 27 (7%)
Home Wins: 67%
Home Fouls: 17.5
Away Fouls: 19.4
Foul Diff: 1.9
Attendance: 2,168
| Games | Total | 2025-26 | 2024-25 | 2023-24 | 2022-23 | 2021-22 | 2020-21 | 2019-20 | 2018-19 | 2017-18 | 2016-17 | 2015-16 | 2014-15 | 2013-14 | 2012-13 | 2011-12 | 2010-11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 362 | 33 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 27 | 21 | 16 | 20 | 25 | 24 | 28 | 24 | 33 | 15 | 12 | 18 |
| Crew Chief | 225 | 31 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 18 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| U1 | 110 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 9 |
| U2 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| NCAA Tournament | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NIT Tournament | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pre/Mid-Season Tournament | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OVC | 218 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 19 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| CUSA | 68 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| ASUN | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Horizon | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SWAC | 9 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MVC | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| MAC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Big South | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun Belt | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| MEAC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| WAC | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Big 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Big East | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Southern | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| CAA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Summit | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Date | Crew Chief | U1 | U2 | Home | Away | Score | Fouls | Fee | Season $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-3-9 | James Hicks | Matt Jarman | Marvin Harris Jr. | Alabama State | Alcorn State | 65 - 77 | 20 - 16 | $1,500 | $58,400 |
| 2026-3-7 | James Hicks | Craig Murley | Steve Divine | Missouri State | Middle Tennessee | 63 - 75 | 13 - 17 | $2,000 | $56,900 |
| 2026-3-5 | James Hicks | Craig Murley | Steve Divine | Southeast Missouri State | Lindenwood | 68 - 66 | 23 - 16 | $1,700 | $54,900 |
| 2026-3-4 | Jason Baker | James Hicks | Aaron Denton | Lindenwood | Little Rock | 72 - 62 | 17 - 26 | $1,700 | $53,200 |
| 2026-2-26 | James Hicks | Chris Koopman | Tim Fitzgerald | SIU Edwardsville | Western Illinois | 67 - 47 | 16 - 9 | $1,700 | $51,500 |
| 2026-2-21 | James Hicks | Blake Harris | Matt Jarman | Florida International | Missouri State | 70 - 67 | 18 - 19 | $2,000 | $49,800 |
| 2026-2-19 | James Hicks | JP Primm | Jake Kuhlman | Tennessee State | Lindenwood | 89 - 80 | 17 - 20 | $1,700 | $47,800 |
| 2026-2-14 | James Hicks | Talmadge Scott | Cedric Coleman | Jackson State | Florida A&M | 80 - 60 | 20 - 16 | $1,500 | $46,100 |
| 2026-2-7 | James Hicks | Nick Meyer | Hunter Allen | Louisiana Tech | Sam Houston | 87 - 78 | 15 - 22 | $2,000 | $44,600 |
| 2026-2-2 | James Hicks | Keith Kimble | Michael Smith | Jackson State | Southern | 91 - 96 | 25 - 23 | $1,500 | $42,600 |
| 2026-1-31 | James Hicks | Kevin Mathis | Michael Swoboda | UTEP | Delaware | 70 - 55 | 16 - 16 | $2,000 | $41,100 |
| 2026-1-29 | James Hicks | Mick Fieldbinder | Isaiah Conrad | Tennessee State | Little Rock | 70 - 63 | 12 - 16 | $1,700 | $39,100 |
| 2026-1-23 | James Hicks | Bradley Yorkovich | Erroll Lewis | Louisiana Tech | Kennesaw State | 82 - 76 | 20 - 18 | $2,000 | $37,400 |
| 2026-1-19 | James Hicks | Crystal Hogan | Sparky Hamilton | Arkansas-Pine Bluff | Bethune-Cookman | 82 - 87 | 29 - 22 | $1,500 | $35,400 |
| 2026-1-17 | James Hicks | Josh Pitto | Eric Dust | UT Martin | Lindenwood | 69 - 55 | 20 - 13 | $1,700 | $33,900 |
| 2026-1-15 | James Hicks | Steve Devine | James Gibson | Tennessee State | Morehead State | 105 - 100 | 23 - 20 | $1,700 | $32,200 |
| 2026-1-12 | Patrick Evans | James Hicks | Mikalen Roussell | Alabama A&M | Jackson State | 100 - 91 | 25 - 26 | $1,500 | $30,500 |
| 2026-1-10 | James Hicks | Chris Ford | Bobby Bissant | Kennesaw State | Jacksonville State | 88 - 82 | 21 - 22 | $2,000 | $29,000 |
| 2026-1-5 | James Hicks | Sparky Hamilton | Jeremy Campbell | Arkansas-Pine Bluff | Alabama State | 90 - 79 | 22 - 26 | $1,500 | $27,000 |
| 2026-1-3 | James Hicks | Cody Crum | Kyle Stewart | UT Martin | Eastern Illinois | 65 - 61 | 16 - 21 | $1,700 | $25,500 |
| 2026-1-1 | James Hicks | Kelly Davis | Blake Thomas | Little Rock | Tennessee Tech | 77 - 58 | 14 - 18 | $1,700 | $23,800 |
| 2025-12-29 | James Hicks | Erroll Lewis | Steve Divine | Delaware | Missouri State | 43 - 61 | 15 - 19 | $2,000 | $22,100 |
| 2025-12-18 | James Hicks | Bryan Washer | Justin Dorris | Tennessee State | UT Martin | 78 - 71 | 19 - 16 | $1,700 | $20,100 |
| 2025-12-17 | James Hicks | Michael Smith | Caleb Michau | Arkansas-Pine Bluff | Champion Christian | 138 - 73 | 10 - 7 | $1,500 | $18,400 |
| 2025-12-15 | James Hicks | Alfred Smith | Erroll Lewis | Alabama A&M | North Alabama | 68 - 60 | 17 - 22 | $1,500 | $16,900 |
| 2025-12-13 | James Hicks | James Curran | Bobby Bissant | Louisiana Tech | Louisiana | 65 - 44 | 11 - 18 | $2,000 | $15,400 |
| 2025-12-8 | James Hicks | R.B Clayburn | Jason Deering | Kennesaw State | Southern Wesleyan | 121 - 66 | 12 - 12 | $2,000 | $13,400 |
| 2025-12-2 | James Hicks | James Gibson | John Garrett | UT Martin | Charleston Southern | 73 - 56 | 14 - 23 | $1,700 | $11,400 |
| 2025-11-29 | James Hicks | Chance Wallesen | Michael Smith | Southeast Missouri State | Lipscomb | 77 - 88 | 23 - 22 | $1,700 | $9,700 |
| 2025-11-26 | James Hicks | Blake Harris | Drew Larson | Florida International | Omaha | 74 - 61 | 21 - 16 | $2,000 | $8,000 |
| 2025-11-12 | James Hicks | Landen Cammack | Jason Deering | Kennesaw State | Point University | 111 - 60 | 18 - 22 | $2,000 | $6,000 |
| 2025-11-8 | James Hicks | Craig Murley | Jeffrey Johnson | Middle Tennessee | Webster | 109 - 56 | 18 - 10 | $2,000 | $4,000 |
| 2025-11-3 | James Hicks | James Curran | Jeremy Trussell | Western Kentucky | Tennessee Tech | 82 - 70 | 14 - 23 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| 2025-3-18 | James Hicks | Blake Harris | Michael Swoboda | Middle Tennessee | Chattanooga | 103 - 109 | 21 - 18 | $2,000 | $39,400 |
| 2025-3-11 | James Hicks | Blake Harris | Landon Brandes | Western Kentucky | Florida International | 61 - 64 | 23 - 17 | $2,000 | $37,400 |
| 2025-3-8 | James Hicks | Blake Harris | Bryan Washer | Southeast Missouri State | SIU Edwardsville | 48 - 69 | 20 - 17 | $1,700 | $35,400 |
| 2025-3-6 | Barry Mathis | James Hicks | Bryan Washer | Tennessee State | Lindenwood | 69 - 55 | 14 - 14 | $1,700 | $33,700 |
| 2025-3-1 | James Hicks | Kyle Bottoms | Eric Lowe | UT Martin | Morehead State | 47 - 59 | 17 - 12 | $1,700 | $32,000 |
| 2025-2-20 | James Hicks | Eric Lowe | Josh Pitto | Southeast Missouri State | Western Illinois | 87 - 66 | 18 - 11 | $1,700 | $30,300 |
| 2025-2-18 | James Hicks | Kevin Driver | Cody Crum | UT Martin | Tennessee State | 75 - 86 | 23 - 23 | $1,700 | $28,600 |
| 2025-2-15 | James Hicks | Dillon Brasher | Ron Gengenbacher | Lindenwood | Southern Indiana | 81 - 78 | 15 - 18 | $1,700 | $26,900 |
| 2025-2-8 | James Hicks | Tucson Grigg | James Grigg | Florida International | Louisiana Tech | 71 - 82 | 14 - 12 | $2,000 | $25,200 |
| 2025-2-6 | James Hicks | Kevin Mathis | JP Primm | Tennessee State | Western Illinois | 87 - 69 | 10 - 23 | $1,700 | $23,200 |
| 2025-2-1 | James Hicks | Blake Harris | Jason Deering | Middle Tennessee | UTEP | 71 - 68 | 10 - 16 | $2,000 | $21,500 |
| 2025-1-18 | Barry Mathis | James Hicks | Blake Harris | Middle Tennessee | Western Kentucky | 71 - 57 | 15 - 16 | $2,000 | $19,500 |
| 2025-1-14 | James Hicks | Tyler Kumpf | Tim Fitzgerald | Southeast Missouri State | Little Rock | 71 - 73 | 16 - 19 | $1,700 | $17,500 |
| 2025-1-4 | James Hicks | James Curran | Tim Fitzgerald | Florida International | Western Kentucky | 85 - 66 | 19 - 19 | $2,000 | $15,800 |
| 2025-1-2 | James Hicks | Mick Fieldbinder | Boyd Copeland | Tennessee State | Southeast Missouri State | 65 - 67 | 20 - 21 | $1,700 | $13,800 |
| 2024-12-21 | John St. Claire | James Hicks | Robert Lehigh | Southern Utah | Northern Arizona | 75 - 83 | 14 - 19 | $1,650 | $12,100 |
| 2024-12-19 | James Hicks | Kevin Driver | Aaron Denton | Southeast Missouri State | Eastern Illinois | 79 - 72 | 21 - 20 | $1,700 | $10,450 |
Showing 1-50 of 362 games
Tournament Games
| Tournament | Times Worked | Seasons |
|---|---|---|
| NIT | 4 | 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25 |
| BVI TROPICAL SHOOTOUT | 2 | 2013-14 |
| CBE HALL OF FAME CLASSIC - CAMPUS GAME | 1 | 2016-17 |
| CHALLENGE IN MUSIC CITY | 1 | 2016-17 |
| CUSA Championship - 1st Round | 1 | 2024-25 |
| GLOBAL SPORTS CHALLENGE | 2 | 2013-14 |
| Gulf Coast Showcase | 3 | 2021-22 |
| Hoosier Tip-Off Classic | 1 | 2022-23 |
| OHIO VALLEY CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP - FINAL | 1 | 2019-20 |
| OHIO VALLEY CONFERENCE MEN'S TOURNAMENT - FINAL | 6 | 2013-14, 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19 |
| OHIO VALLEY CONFERENCE MEN'S TOURNAMENT - QUARTERFINAL | 1 | 2013-14 |
| OVC Championship - 1st Round | 3 | 2021-22, 2023-24, 2025-26 |
| OVC Championship - Final | 3 | 2021-22, 2023-24, 2024-25 |
| OVC Championship - Quarterfinal | 2 | 2024-25, 2025-26 |
| OVC Championship pres. by United Fidelity Bank - 1st Round | 1 | 2022-23 |
| OVC Championship pres. by United Fidelity Bank - Final | 1 | 2022-23 |
| OVC Championship pres. by United Fidelity Bank - Quarterfinal | 1 | 2022-23 |
| OVC Championship presented by Kentucky Wild - Final | 1 | 2020-21 |
| OVC Championship presented by Kentucky Wild - Quarterfinal | 1 | 2020-21 |
| OVC MEN'S TOURNAMENT - 1st ROUND | 1 | 2011-12 |
| OVC MEN'S TOURNAMENT - 1st ROUND AT NASHVILLE TN | 1 | 2010-11 |
| OVC MEN'S TOURNAMENT - FINAL | 1 | 2012-13 |
| OVC MEN'S TOURNAMENT - SEMIFINALS AT NASHVILLE TN | 1 | 2010-11 |
| SAVANNAH INVITATIONAL | 2 | 2016-17 |
| SWAC | 1 | 2025-26 |
| WAC/CUSA Challenge | 1 | 2024-25 |
James Hicks Game Pace by Season
Total games worked across seasons, relative to each season's opening day
Estimated Salary Information
Salary estimates based on conference rates, tier level, and season adjustments. Rates vary by conference and year.
Career Summary
Current Tier: Tier 2
Career Total: $522,016
Total Games: 362
Avg per Game: $1,442
Highest Season: $58,400 (2025-26)
Season-by-Season Breakdown
| Season | Tier | Games | CC Games | U1/U2 Games | Total Earned | Avg per Game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | Tier 2 | 33 | 31 | 2 | $58,400 | $1,770 |
| 2024-25 | Tier 2 | 22 | 16 | 6 | $39,400 | $1,791 |
| 2023-24 | Tier 2 | 23 | 16 | 7 | $41,188 | $1,791 |
| 2022-23 | Tier 2 | 21 | 14 | 7 | $34,806 | $1,657 |
| 2021-22 | Tier 2 | 27 | 18 | 9 | $45,271 | $1,677 |
| 2020-21 | Tier 2 | 21 | 13 | 8 | $33,000 | $1,571 |
| 2019-20 | Tier 2 | 16 | 12 | 4 | $23,885 | $1,493 |
| 2018-19 | Tier 2 | 20 | 16 | 4 | $29,356 | $1,468 |
| 2017-18 | Tier 2 | 25 | 18 | 7 | $34,997 | $1,400 |
| 2016-17 | Tier 2 | 24 | 15 | 9 | $32,897 | $1,371 |
| 2015-16 | Tier 2 | 28 | 16 | 12 | $37,911 | $1,354 |
| 2014-15 | Tier 2 | 24 | 13 | 11 | $32,197 | $1,342 |
| 2013-14 | Tier 3 | 33 | 18 | 15 | $34,525 | $1,046 |
| 2012-13 | Tier 3 | 15 | 2 | 13 | $14,439 | $963 |
| 2011-12 | Tier 3 | 12 | 4 | 8 | $11,659 | $972 |
| 2010-11 | Tier 3 | 18 | 3 | 15 | $18,085 | $1,005 |
James Hicks Salary Pace by Season
Estimated cumulative salary earned across seasons, relative to each season's opening day