[10] In his time at Wallace, he would guide the men to a 90–25 record including two conference championships, and the women to a 45–21 mark, with a number four national ranking.

[13] In 2004, Hughley would return stateside to coach the boys basketball team at LeFlore Magnet High School in Mobile, Alabama.

In 2017, Hughley would be named the head coach of the Nigeria women's national basketball team.

[17][18] On April 18, 2022, Hughley was named the men's basketball coach at Alabama A&M, replacing Dylan Howard.

[2][14] On July 17, 2024, Hughley was named the head coach of the Senegal women's national basketball team.