Michael Pittman Denton,TX Obituary,Death,Grambling State and McNeese Community Mourns Beloved Coach Michael Pittman
The world of collegiate athletics and the Denton, Texas community are deeply saddened by the passing of former women’s basketball assistant coach Michael “CoachPitt” Pittman. His death on Sunday, February 15, 2026, has sent waves of grief through the programs he lovingly served, including McNeese State, Northwestern State, and most recently, Grambling State University.
Grambling State Athletics officially shared the heartbreaking news, mourning the loss of their dedicated Women’s Basketball Assistant. Coach Pittman’s journey ended following a sudden and severe medical crisis—a ruptured brain aneurysm that led to a hemorrhagic stroke.
More than his Xs and Os, Michael Pittman will be remembered for the profound personal impact he had on everyone around him. He was a man who carried a deep love for the game and for McNeese State, where he previously coached. Colleagues and players universally recall a mentor who always wore a warm, genuine smile, offering encouragement and positivity that lifted entire programs.
His career, which also included a tenure with the Northwestern State Lady Demons, was defined by a quiet dedication to developing young athletes on and off the court. The overwhelming sentiment is one of immense loss, not just of a coach, but of a cherished friend and role model.
Our deepest thoughts and condolences are with his family, his friends, his current and former players, and all whose lives were touched by his kindness, passion, and unwavering spirit. Coach Pittman’s legacy of warmth and dedication will forever be remembered.
