During his career, Boones teams have won seven conference championships, four tournament titles and have made 11 postseason appearances. Ingram, Jim The next few weeks will be busy for Boone as he looks to lay the foundation for his new team. Culture is very important to me, and Justin will build a positive, high energy, trusting culture. "I'm excited to announce that Brandon Chappell and Zane Gibson have joined the UAFS men's basketball family," Newman said. Ligon, Drake head coach | 180 views, 4 likes, 1 loves, 4 comments, 1 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from UAFS Lions Athletics: Live from Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux with host Jimmy Haas and UAFS Men's Basketball. Kaundart's program produced the likes of Ron Brewer and Walker, both of whom went on to play for the Arkansas Razorbacks and in the NBA, and Greg Skulman, who went on to play for the Razorbacks. Boone said Wednesday he did not attend the forum because he thought doing so would be inappropriate and detract from the purpose of the forum. (Submitted Photo). UPDATED FOR 2023: Click to view our FULL LIST of coaching changes at EVERY LEVEL of college basketball. Were going to be a lot of fun to watch as our players develop both individually and collectively throughout the season. Boones teams have been noted for their defensive toughness, and he said the Lions will be as well. This past season, the Cardinals finished 19-14 overall and 11-7 in the Southland Conference, qualified for the conference tournament and received a bid to the CollegeInsider.com Tournament. Linenberger, Jaxon Boone began his career as a standout player at West Virginia State College, where he was a four-year letterman. He earned his bachelors degree in Accounting (1981) and followed that with a masters in Business Administration from the University of Kentucky (1982) with a concentration in Marketing. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. This decision was made with great deliberation and prayer [] and I am looking forward to taking time for reflection and beginning the next chapter of our journey, Boones letter stated. Updated: 5:21 PM CDT May 4, 2019. 0:46. During his time with the Lions, he helped recruit and produce seven All-Conference selections including two first-team picks two freshmen of the year, a defensive player of the year and an All-American. The day I toured Fort Smith and walked through campus I knew immediately it was a very special place and a tremendous opportunity for our family, Boone said. Whorton compiled a 648-277 overall win-loss record at the NJCAA and NCAA Division II levels over a 30-year span with 19 20-win seasons and six 30-win seasons, the university reported Monday (Dec. 6). I was there today to support our student athletes. It was a very special night.". King went far after winning two state championships at Fort Smith High. Former Head Men's Basketball Coach Jim Boone resigned from his position as head coach at UAFS following four years with the program. The Lions also set a school record for single-season wins and being ranked in both national polls the entire season, peaking at No. UAFS honors Fort Smith coaching legend Kaundart, Ruth Kaundart, wife of legendary University of Arkansas at Fort Smith basketball coach Gayle Kaundart, is honored Dec. 8 during halftime of a men's basketball game in Gayle Kaundart Arena in Fort Smith. RSVP's required. The AP will not be held liable for any delays, inaccuracies, errors or omissions therefrom or in the transmission or delivery of all or any part thereof or for any damages arising from any of the foregoing. Jim Boone was hired as UAFS head men's basketball coach on Tuesday, April 9. Published: 5:21 PM CDT May 4, 2019. Whorton's 30-year tenure there began in 1986 when the school was known as Westark College and continued as the program transitioned from the NJCAA to the NCAA Division II level in 2009. During his time with the Vulcans, Boones 1992 squad posted 31 wins and was the number one team in the country. I didnt not want to be what it was about. The UAFS athletics announced their search for a new head men's basketball coach. Chappell played four seasons at NCAA Division I Lamar University, where he averaged 8.4 points per game during his senior season. Boone made the jump to NCAA DI basketball in 1986 as an assistant at Charleston Southern University, where the Buccaneers won the Big South Conference Championship. Gibson played four seasons at Middle Tennessee State prior to becoming a graduate assistant coach. "We were running drills exactly like coach Kaundart did during my NBA tryout for the Lakers," King said. 354 talking about this. Boone did not attend that forum, a move that was questioned by several in attendance who wanted the chance to address him and hear what he had to say. He couldn't wait to see high school coaches and players on campus for the first time in two years in a team camp . He said that he cannot speak for the entire organization, but that he, personally, is not satisfied. "You honor people because of the influence they make in people's lives. In a letter sent to the UAFS Athletics on Friday, February 24, Boone announced his intention to retire from basketball after 38 years of service and over 600 career wins. A letter by Mr. and Mrs. Reginald Williams and Tyler Allen Williams, a former UAFS student and basketball player, was posted on Facebook Aug. 31. Former Edmond Santa Fe basketball player Tyler Williams was dismissed from the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith basketball team Aug. 16 for what he and his family allege was racial discrimination by head coach Jim Boone because of Williams' hair.. Williams and his parents met with Boone that day, and Williams recorded the conversation upon which their allegations are based. The Grizzlies and Lady Bears up until last year played at Kaundart-Grizzly Fieldhouse, which was their home since the 1965 season. The veteran leader is currently ranked 8th nationally in wins among active coaches and top 30 all-time. Northwest Missouri State and Indiana (Pa.) moved up one spot each to second and third, respectively. He helped lead the Lions to a berth in the NJCAA Region II Tournament. Boone left RMU after 2000 to take on the task of turning Eastern Michigan University into a competitive DI program.In five seasons at EMU, Boone quadrupled the programs wins total and set several EMU attendance records. "The history and what's already been done here I'm just looking to continue to build on that.". Nobody prepared us for life more than he did.". Prior to taking over as head coach of the Statesmen, Boone spent the 2011-12 season as head coach at West Virginia Wesleyan College, guiding the Bobcats to a school-record 22 wins at the NCAA Division II level and the programs first ever NCAA Division II Regional Tournament Championship appearance. UAFS men's basketball coaches are taking part in this year's "Suits and Sneakers Week" presented by NABC's Coaches vs Cancer. We want to keep that legacy going because we are standing on their shoulders. Janz said the university is committed to finding a candidate who will lead the program and its student-athletes to success both on and off the court, with a focus on excellence in coaching, community, and commitment to the Division II philosophy. He resigned early this year. Schlabaugh tabbed Assistant Mens Basketball Coach at UAFS, Kinder resigns as Head Basketball Coach at Humboldt State, Balcer resigns as Head Basketball Coach at D2 Chestnut Hill, Assistant Mens Basketball Coach Anderson University, Head Mens Basketball Coach Warren Wilson College, Head Mens Basketball Coach Bethany College. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); HoopDirt is your source for the latest college basketball coaching news, rumors, and job postings. As graduate assistant coach, Gibson was involved in many aspects of the program and served as video coordinator. Justin Leslie is 309-174 (.640) in his 16th season as a head coachMSU is 43-53 (.448) under Leslie, who is in his fourth season with the universityMustangs are 25-17 at home during the Leslie era and have won 11 of their last 13 home gamesLeslie is 3-1 against the Lions since coming to MSU, which has won the last three meetingsMustangs won At both levels combined, he compiled a 648 . 4 spot. But UAFS men's basketball coach Jim Boone was notified that his team's opponent, Cameron, wasn't coming to the Stubblefield Center. "He will be able to use his college as well as professional career to help our guys improve daily. He was a fundamental coach that wanted you to do everything right. It means a lot for us to carry on what he did for this school and community. Boone, Brett (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); HoopDirt is your source for the latest college basketball coaching news, rumors, and job postings. That just shows the impact coach Kaundart made.". On Sept. 11, Riley reported that the universitys EOC officer did not find substantial evidence to support the claim of race discrimination but that the process revealed a need for better communications when addressing a sensitive matter, particularly when raised by a student. In her statement, Riley said the UAFS athletics department will not condone or allow a policy, procedure, or practice conveyed verbally or in writing to dictate the hair styles or hair lengths for its student athletes. Riley also said she would allocate resources to hire a director of campus diversity and inclusion. Boone was inducted into the California (Pa.) Hall of Fame in 2005. Not long after the coaching search began, Coach Boone became an intriguing candidate. It only grew to new heights from there. [] and I look forward to taking the time to reflect and begin the next chapter of our journey, Boon said in the letter. They chose not to do that, which I think was a good decision, because they didnt want me to become a focal point of something that was supposed to be much bigger than me in terms of the discussion that was being held, Boone said. Defensively, I expect we will play a lot of pressure defense.. Boone, a native of Winfield, W.Va., has been a collegiate head coach for 33 seasons at the NCAA Division I and II levels. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Boone did, however, use the media day as an opportunity to offer an apology to Tyler Williams, his family and to the community at large. McAdams becomes the third coach to lead the Lady Lions since longtime coach Louis Whorton retired in . Founded, monitored, and run by college coaches. In five seasons at EMU, Boone quadrupled the programs wins total and set several EMU attendance records. His coaching career brought him back to his alma mater, spending three seasons as the head assistant coach and primary recruiter from 1982-85 at WVSC. RT @UAFSSports: Join us tonight at Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux for the UAFS Basketball Coaches Show from 6-7 p.m.! "We are honored to have the opportunity to have our program here in his arena," Boone said. Written By: UAFS Athletics The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith mourned the loss of Hall of Fame baseball coach Bill Crowder, who passed away earlier this week, sharing stories of his 1,000 win career, his dedication to his players, and his legacy as a man with the heart of a Lion. Here you'll have access to specifics on the school and information on their Men's Basketball program like who to contact about recruiting, names of past alumni, what scholarship opportunities are available and ways to start the recruiting process. He played in only five games in his first season with the Lions, which was their NJCAA national championship season. During his 36 seasons as a head coach, Boone has won over 500 games in his career including stops at West Virginia Wesleyan, California (Pa.), Robert Morris, Eastern Michigan, and Tusculum. Over the next 10 years, Boone led California (Pa.) to unprecedented success, including a 228-71 record. FORT SMITH (KFSM) Justin Bailey resigned as the UA-Fort Smith men's basketball coach after being arrested on suspicion . It's our job as the current caretakers of the department to be able to look back and make sure those that came before us are celebrated. He noted that of the 13 players on the team, seven are new to UAFS this season. Breaking news for UAFS men's basketball: it will have a new coach next season. Miller, Evan What evidence, beyond the after-the-fact statement of Coach Boone, does UAFS have that indicates the basis of the dismissal of Tyler Williams from its basketball team was based on hair length, as . 11/11/2022 1:15:00 PM. Boone also added two NCAA DII Final Four appearances, six regular season conference titles and six trips to the NCAA Tournament at the helm of the Vulcans. He scored 4,377 points (7.2 per game), had 1,500 rebounds (2.5 per game) and dished out 1,412 assists (2.3 per game) in 607 career regular season games in the pros. 28 Feb 2023 18:14:38 Men's Basketball Head Coach 479-788-7592 479-788-7592 @CoachJimBoone: Jimmy Boone: Assistant Men's Basketball Coach . by Tina Alvey Dale([emailprotected]) November 6, 2019 5:31 pm 3,336 views. In the release, Jennings said the NAACP branch seeks to hold Chancellor Riley to her avowed assurance of a UAFS that is an inclusive environment that values all members of our community.. Bailey helped coach the Cardinals to an eight-game turnaround last season, finishing just short of a 20-win campaign. He was named PSAC Coach of the Year on three occasions (1988, 1992, 1996) and NCAA Region Coach Year twice (1992, 1996). - The UAFS Basketball Coaches Show will make its season debut Monday, November 14 at Walk On's Sports Bistreaux, located at 4306 Phoenix Avenue in Fort Smith. The senior-laden Lions also made their fourthnational tournament appearance in five seasons. Bailey said he is excited about getting the opportunity to come home and coach the Lions. The letter described what the Williamses called a racist act by Boone in regards to the Tyler Williams dreadlocks hairstyle. There is no additional information to display: Louis Whorton, former head women's basketball coach at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith, died over the weekend. Updated: Dec 6, 2021 / 03:55 PM CST. 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Founded, monitored, and run by college coaches. Gibson, a native of Chattanooga, Tenn., was previously a graduate assistant for two seasons at NCAA Division I Middle Tennessee State. UAFS jumped out to a 25-19 edge at halftime with the help of a 13-3 run late in the first half. He still holds the school record for conference wins over a four-year period at Tusculum. "It was a very nice night visiting with everyone and celebrating coach Kaundart," King said. During his era, King played with and against NBA legends Jerry West, Elgin Baylor, Wilt Chamberlain, Bill Russell, John Havlicek and Oscar Robertson among many others. One that was deemed more than worthy of his name being attached to the Stubblefield Center, which was opened in 2002. UPDATED FOR 2023: Click to view our FULL LIST of coaching changes at EVERY LEVEL of college basketball. Murrell, Drew You can also sign up for daily e-mail news delivered every morning to your inbox. Boone made the jump to NCAA DI basketball in 1986 as an assistant at Charleston Southern University, where the Buccaneers won the Big South Conference Championship. Prior to joining Newmans staff at UAFS, Bailey spent two seasons as a graduate assistant coach at Arizona State. "Being able to do this for someone like coach Kaundart is so special," Janz said. The page you are looking for no longer exists. UAFS finished tied for first place in the conference, earning its seventhberth in the conference tournament. University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Director of Athletics Curtis Janz has announced the hiring of Justin Bailey as the schools new head mens basketball coach. "The professionalism of coach Newman and the university was really attractive to me as well as getting the opportunity to get some experience in all facets of the game," Chappell said. Talk Business & Politics is a news website that covers business, politics and culture in Arkansas. 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Prior to taking over as head coach of the Statesmen, Boone spent the 2011-12 season as head coach at West Virginia Wesleyan College, guiding the Bobcats to a school-record 22 wins at the NCAA Division II level and the programs first ever NCAA Division II Regional Tournament Championship appearance. UAFS also won back-to-back Heartland Conference Championships (2012-13 and 2013-14) while Bailey was on staff, and the Lions entered the 2014 NCAA National Tournament ranked 16th nationally. Boone also added two NCAA DII Final Four appearances, six regular season conference titles and six trips to the NCAA Tournament at the helm of the Vulcans. In the seven seasons since, UAFS coaches Elena Lavato (2016-18), Tari Cummings (2018-21) and Ryan McAdams have a combined 67-69 record. (KFSM) The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith (UAFS) is investigating allegations of racism after a former basketball player accused the head coach of singling out people . He has an outstanding basketball mind and the eagerness to be successful," Newman said. 4 in the D2SIDA Top 25. UAFS is now in the process of hiring a new coach, its third since Whorton retired at the end of the 2015-16 season. After four seasons at UAFS, Bailey joined the Lamar coaching staff in June 2016. That culture will make our overall athletic culture stronger. Boone said the Lions will be fundamentally-sound and will emphasize a hard-working offense that emphasizes playing together, sharing the basketball and taking great shots. During his career, Boones teams have won seven conference championships, four tournament titles and have made 11 postseason appearances. Lamar adds Harral as Assistant Mens Basketball Coach, OFFICIAL: McLean named Assistant at Lamar, Brooks named Head Basketball Coach at Lamar, Assistant Mens Basketball Coach Anderson University, Head Mens Basketball Coach Warren Wilson College, Head Mens Basketball Coach Bethany College. Ekezie, Drew Kaundart's name won't either with the arena named after him, too. He earned his bachelors degree in Accounting (1981) and followed that with a masters in Business Administration from the University of Kentucky (1982) with a concentration in Marketing. Johnson set the tone for his dominance this year when UAFS faced East Central University to open the season. He averaged 2.4 points per game before his season was cut short because of an injury that eventually led to a medical redshirt. In 2009, the Pioneers won a school-record 20 games and the made its second-ever trip to the NCAA Tournament. His coaching career brought him back to his alma mater, spending three seasons as the head assistant coach and primary recruiter from 1982-85 at WVSC. Boone recently completed his seventh season as head mens basketball coach at NCAA Division II Delta State University, guiding the Statesmen to a 19-12 overall record, a 12-8 Gulf South Conference record, the Gulf South Conference Tournament Championship and their 17th berth in the NCAA Division II National Tournament. I thought there were more important issues to be discussed, he said. (Submitted Photo), University of Arkansas at Fort Smith Chancellor Terisa C. Riley hugs Ruth Kaundart, wife of legendary UAFS basketball coach Gayle Kaundart, on Dec. 8 during halftime of a men's basketball game in Gayle Kaundart Arena in Fort Smith. 0:05 0:33 UAFS men's basketball coach Josh Newman has announced the recent hiring of Brandon Chappell and Zane Gibson as assistant coaches. His success simply speaks for itself. Good said while he is concerned with Williams, he and others in the community are committed to seeking justice and common ground. During his final professional season, he averaged 14.3 points per game while playing for Germany's Licher Baeran. It is important to him to have a program that develops young mens character, which will fit into our athletic culture, Janz said. I attended the Lady Lions meet and greet and fully support UAFS womens basketball Coach Tari Cummings, her staff and team. The buzz that event created throughout the week was phenomenal.". Boone left tradition-rich Delta State as the third-winningest coach in program history with 128 wins. In the posted letter, Williams and his parents said Boone, who was hired as the coach to replace Justin Bailey, who resigned in March, told Williams he did not like hair like his and he would not recruit players who had hair like his. He was named PSAC Coach of the Year on three occasions (1988, 1992, 1996) and NCAA Region Coach Year twice (1992, 1996). (KNWA/KFTA) Former University of Arkansas-Fort Smith women's basketball coach Louis Whorton has died. 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