The page you are looking for no longer exists. https://uafortsmithlions.com/news/2019/4/9/boone-named-uafs-mens-basketball-coach.aspx. 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. Listen live on Fox Sports Radio 103.5 or watch on the LSC Digital Network! "Suits and Sneakers Week" is the biggest platform that Coaches vs Cancer has each year. There is no additional information to display. The latest Tweets from UAFS Men's Managers (@UAFSMBBM). 28 Feb 2023 18:02:00 There aren't many days when the 10-year NBA veteran who still lives in Fort Smith doesn't think about his former coach. We will be a great defensive team As a NCAA Division II head coach, Boone has compiled a 466-251 record, leading four NCAA Division II programs to the NCAA Division II National Tournament. Today gave me an opportunity to meet some of the mens basketball team, staff and even Coach Boone. 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. UAFS Spotlight: Anderson relishes role for Lions men's basketball team by Harold McIlvain | January 22, 2023 at 1:00 a.m. Evan Anderson (right) was just the type of player University of. UAFS HEAD COACH RYAN McADAMS Ryan McAdams is now in his second season at the helm of the UAFS women's basketball program, holding an overall record of 9-22 during his time in Fort Smith. But when King thinks back at the success he had in college at Tulsa and in the NBA, he gives a big assist to Kaundart, who helped model a lot of players to be great. The Williamses submitted their letter to multiple UAFS leaders on Aug. 19. FORT SMITH, Ark. The resume of Kaundart matches up with the best to ever coach basketball in the state of Arkansas. 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). We will utilize this period to meet as many coaches as we can in our immediate area, while completing our roster for the coming season and building a championship culture. In a letter sent to UAFS Athletics on Friday, Feb. 24, Boone stated his intention to retire from the sport of basketball following 38 years of service and more than 600 career wins. In 2017-18, the Statesmen made their third consecutive trip to the GSC semifinals, making Delta State the only school to do that in each of the last three seasons, and in 2016-17, he led the Statesmen to their 16th NCAA Tournament appearance, where they advancedto the second round and closed the year with a 23-9 record. Under Boones leadership, the Bobcats (22-9) defeated perennial NCAA Division II power Winston Salem State in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament before falling to West Liberty State. 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. (KNWA/KFTA) Former University of Arkansas-Fort Smith women's basketball coach Louis Whorton has died. Lovato coached the Lady Lions for two seasons. Your email address will not be published. Fort Smith is turning the ball over just 10.3 times per game and has a +6.3 rebounding margin thus far. Linenberger, Jaxon He decided to. Boone was named GSC Coach of the Year, marking theseventh time in his career he has captured such an honor. ALL LSC SCHEDULE: Due to the coronavirus pandemic, UAFS will be playing a shortened 20-game schedule which consists entirely of LSC competition. 28 Feb 2023 18:14:38 #RunToTheRoar . We do not have a specific time-table or short-range goals, but I can tell you that we will hit the ground running to create a championship culture that will produce a program that has the foundation to last, a program that will be built with great integrity, Boone said. Whorton is the winningest UAFS women's basketball coach in program history, compiling 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. "We were running drills exactly like coach Kaundart did during my NBA tryout for the Lakers," King said. "Gayle Kaundart is the first coach that really made a difference in the level of competition here. McAdams was hired to lead the UAFS women's basketball program on July 12, 2021 following four seasons as the top assistant at New Mexico State. O'Neil, Caleb It was a really, really special night for a very special person.". He has an outstanding basketball mind and the eagerness to be successful," Newman said. In a letter sent to UAFS Athletics on Friday, Feb. 24,. From 1990-96, his California teams recorded more than 20 victories for six consecutive years tallying an impressive 150-33 mark during that span. UAFS Director of Athletics Curtis Janz has announced the hiring of Justin Bailey as the school's new head men's basketball coach. The veteran leader is currently ranked 8th nationally in wins among active coaches and top 30 all-time. In all, the Statesmen completed a two-year turnaround of a program that had won just six games the year before Boone took over in 2012-13. He has built championship programs at many NCAA Division II institutions and has always done it with integrity. He helped lead the Lions to a berth in the NJCAA Region II Tournament. All rights reserved. Kaundart's success didn't slow when he made the jump to the next level. Boone was inducted into the California (Pa.) Hall of Fame in 2005. Johnson set the tone for his dominance this year when UAFS faced East Central University to open the season. Published: 5:21 PM CDT May 4, 2019. We cant wait to immerse ourselves in the university, in the community and in building on previous relationships and creating new ones with the high school basketball coaches of the state and surrounding areas. They said former UAFS men's basketball coach Justin Bailey was placed on administrative leave after being arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. He still holds the school record for conference wins over a four-year period at Tusculum. The others were struggling with them. Former UAFS basketball player Tyler . (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); HoopDirt is your source for the latest college basketball coaching news, rumors, and job postings. Former coach Jim Boone sent in his resignation following the end of the season. As graduate assistant coach, Gibson was involved in many aspects of the program and served as video coordinator. UAFS Athletic Director Curtis Janz shared information about the upcoming search, stating, Our goal as we begin this process will be to find a coach who embodies the unique aspirations and goals of Division II athletics, prioritizing academic success, community engagement, and a balanced approach to student-athlete development.. He helped bring home the school's first national championship in any sport in 1981. Our style of play will be like what they do. Its all about people and leadership. FORT SMITH -- The on-court dedication of Gayle Kaundart Arena on the campus of the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith was 1,112 days in the making, but the celebration was well worth the wait. Anderson, Furaha twitter MENU HOME JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST HEAD COACH RYAN MCADAMS STUBBLEFIELD CENTER UAFS WOMEN' BASKETBALL 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. I loved hearing from Darrell Walker about how coach Kaundart changed his life coming to Fort Smith from Chicago. 2023 www.swtimes.com. "We did this right before covid with the name on the court, but the flow of events went against us. His coaching stops across the state at the high school level included Green Forest, Conway and Fort Smith Northside, where he put together a powerhouse program from 1955-1974. 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. We've had former players of coach Kaundart talk to our team. During his career, Boones teams have won seven conference championships, four tournament titles and have made 11 postseason appearances. 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. He said the Lions will play a similar up-tempo offensive style like that of former Lions coach Josh Newman and Lamar coach Tic Price. UAFS is led by head coach Jim Boone who is in his 37 th year overall and fourth at the helm of the men's basketball program. The letter described what the Williamses called a racist act by Boone in regards to the Tyler Williams dreadlocks hairstyle. "But even with Jim King telling stories there were some tears in the room as well. It was a very special night honoring coach Kaundart. We will play all man-to-man. Boone began his career as a standout player at West Virginia State College, where he was a four-year letterman. Cadeaux de Dieu, Lukas Chappell helped lead the Cardinals to three conference tournament appearances. The University of Arkansas Board of Trustees approved the resolution to honor the Hall of Fame coach with the arena being named after him Nov. 22, 2019. 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. We are so excited as a family to call Fort Smith home. He prepared me for everything. White, Daryl This past season UAFS seventh as an active NCAA Division II member the Lions posted a 24-6 overall finish and a 12-4 finish in the conference. He is married to the former Stephanie VanVranken, and they are the proud parents of two sons, Jimmy and Joey. 2023 University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Athletics, Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act Report 2022, Guide For The College-Bound Student Athlete, UAFS Athletics announces 2023 Hall of Fame Class, Lions mash four homers in finale at St. Mary's, Baseball to host Lubbock Christian; series moved up due to weather, Lions cap season with sweep of Eagles on Senior Day, Basketball programs have four earn CSC Academic All-District honors, Baseball splits doubleheader at St. Mary's, Shankle tosses complete game as Lions split doubleheader with Chaps, Lions drop 15-inning game two marathon to Lubbock Christian. This is the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Men's Basketball scholarship and program info page. The Lions finished 10-19 overall and 4-12 in the Heartland Conference and earned their eighth-consecutive berth in the Heartland Conference Tournament, losing to eventual tournament runner-up Dallas Baptist in the first round. He is the winningest UAFS women's basketball coach in program history. #RunToTheRoar . Many of Kaundart's former players were in attendance as well, including 1968 NBA All-Star Jim King and 1993 NBA champion Darrell Walker, among others. Former head coach Jim Boon resigned at the end of the season. Kaundart's family, wife Ruth, and sons Wes and Wyatt, were honored during the celebration. "It was a very nice night visiting with everyone and celebrating coach Kaundart," King said. That just shows the impact coach Kaundart made.". In 2009, the Pioneers won a school-record 20 games and the made its second-ever trip to the NCAA Tournament. Boone was named GSC Coach of the Year, marking the seventh time in his career he has captured such an honor. 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. Boone left tradition-rich Delta State as the third-winningest coach in program history with 128 wins. We are here for the long-term, and we will be invested in our community. Boone leaves tradition-rich Delta State as the third-winningest coach in program history with 128 wins. Bailey, who has been an assistant coach at NCAA Division I Lamar the past two seasons, succeeds former UAFS coach Josh Newman, who earlier this month resigned after 12 seasons to become head men's basketball coach at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin. His legacy has spanned many generations, but his name will now stand the test of time. The official Roster for the University of Arkansas Fort Smith Lions. UPDATED FOR 2023: Click to view our FULL LIST of coaching changes at EVERY LEVEL of college basketball. The number one thing, and that was my major concern, was our team. 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 life and commitment to the Division II philosophy. Our intentions and motive were for Tyler to continue his education at UAFS and graduate in May 2020 with a bachelors degree in organizational leadership and (as) a member of the UAFS Mens Basketball team, the letter states. Everything excites me about the university from the gorgeous campus, the direction of the athletics program under the leadership of Curtis Janz and his staff, the outstanding tradition of UAFS basketball and the entire Fort Smith community. FORT SMITH, Ark. It will air on KFPW AM1230 until the conclusion of UAFS Baseball on Fox Sports Radio 103.5. Former Head Men's Basketball Coach Jim Boone resigned from his position as head coach at UAFS following four years with the program. UAFS Women's Basketball Camps are led by the UAFS Lions Women's Basketball coaching staff. It only grew to new heights from there. Boone has led the Lions to an overall 36-42 record with since joining the staff in 2019. "Zane is very thorough as well as organized and eager to impact our program. The Lady Lions' last eight regular-season games were canceled because of COVID-19. "There were a lot of smiles and laughter," Janz said. It was hard to breathe in there with the smog that had rolled in with no air conditioning. During his career, Boones teams have won seven conference championships, four tournament titles and have made 11 postseason appearances. [] and I look forward to taking the time to reflect and begin the next chapter of our journey, Boon said in the letter. We work to develop our players to maximize their abilities and to put them into positions to enhance their strengths, Boone said. On Sept. 2, UAFS Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley announced that an allegation of race discrimination had been reported by a former player against the university's head basketball coach. Bailey received his bachelors from UTPB in May 2010. At the time, it was the Lions second national tournament appearance in three seasons. Though Boones apology and words were welcomed, not everyone felt it was enough. "It's just a really great opportunity for me to get out there and keep doing what I love coaching basketball.". This decision was made with much thought and prayer. D2 DIRT: Boone to step away at Arkansas Fort Smith, D2 NEWS: Mance, Trevecca Nazarene part ways, Assistant Mens Basketball Coach Anderson University, Head Mens Basketball Coach Warren Wilson College, Head Mens Basketball Coach Bethany College. Chappell said he is excited about joining Newman's staff and helping to continue to build on the program's success. 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. Not long after the coaching search began, Coach Boone became an intriguing candidate. In his 2018-19 roster photo, Williams sports chin-length dreadlocks that are pulled back from his face. Northwest Missouri State and Indiana (Pa.) moved up one spot each to second and third, respectively. (Submitted Photo). 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 The right-hander tied his own program record with a 13-strikeout performance while . Over the next 10 years, Boone led California (Pa.) to unprecedented success, including a 228-71 record. He was talking about me.". He made the NBA playoffs in nine of the 10 seasons he was in the league, playing a total of 73 postseason games. In all, the Statesmen completed a two-year turnaround of a program that had won just six games the year before Boone took over in 2012-13. - 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. Good said while he is concerned with Williams, he and others in the community are committed to seeking justice and common ground. Reichle, Andrew Under Boones leadership, the Bobcats (22-9) defeated perennial NCAA Division II power Winston Salem State in the opening round of the NCAA Tournamentbefore falling to West Liberty State. Men's Basketball Gibson, a native of Chattanooga, Tenn., was previously a graduate assistant for two seasons at NCAA Division I Middle Tennessee State. It is our belief that players win games in March, not plays. But I just really felt at the end of the day it would have been inappropriate for me to have attended.. Bailey will have to replenish the Lions roster, which returns only two players from last years squad. He said that he cannot speak for the entire organization, but that he, personally, is not satisfied. He left EMU after the 2005 season for Tusculum College, a member of NCAA DII and the South Atlantic Conference. It means so much to be able to come back and coach the Lions. Miller, Evan Im very excited about getting this opportunity, said Bailey, a Fort Smith Northside High School graduate. Brown, Connor The 17-game improvement represents the best among NCAA Division II institutions over this period of time. We want to lay out the pillars of our culture hard work, toughness, passion and unity. It has always been about the size of your heart and the strength of your character. "The history and what's already been done here I'm just looking to continue to build on that.". View Full Bio, Cameron It will air on KFPW AM1230 until the conclusion of UAFS Baseball on Fox Sports Radio 103.5. When people make that kind of impact in your life, you get the whole range of emotions. In 1999 and 2000, he led RMU to a record of 25-13 in the NEC and produced two of the best seasons in Colonials history. It was great to finally get it done and do it right. Updated: 5:21 PM CDT May 4, 2019. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. FORT SMITH, Arkansas. He 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. In the seven seasons since, UAFS coaches Elena Lavato (2016-18), Tari Cummings (2018-21) and Ryan McAdams have a combined 67-69 record. Jim Boone is in his third season as the head coach at UAFS with a 24-32 (.429) overall record with the Lions following a seven-year stint at Delta State. Following up on something HoopDirt.com first mentioned over the weekend (D2 DIRT). - Fort Smith is led by coaching legend Jim Boone, who is in his third year with the program but 36th year of coaching overall at the NCAA Division I, II and III levels. On the money side of things, the UAFS baseball program brought home $499,243 in revenue and paid out $499,243 in total expenses. According to a news release from . The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. "Both Brandon and Zane bring a high level of character, energy, enthusiasm and experience to our program. 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. Bailey inherits a Lions program that is coming off its most successful season in its nine-year history as a NCAA Division II program. The tears, too. I thought there were more important issues to be discussed, he said. But world events got in the way with covid-19, among other factors, playing a role in the delay. Ekezie, Drew Boone began his career as a standout player at West Virginia State College, where he was a four-year letterman. community participation and a balanced approach to student-athlete development.. 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. Defensively, I expect we will play a lot of pressure defense.. It means a lot for us to carry on what he did for this school and community. One that was deemed more than worthy of his name being attached to the Stubblefield Center, which was opened in 2002. Former mens basketball head coach Jim Boone stepped down as UAFS head coach after four years with the program. "I went on to play for a lot of coaches in my career. The class consists of guards Terrell Kabala, Drew Miller, Dalton Gayman, Payton Brown and forward Justus Cooper. The Lions now. (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. The Waldron native broke out for UAFS in his initial year, leading the team in scoring (20.8 points per game) and earned Lone Star Conference all-freshman team honors in 2020. Featured guests will be UAFS Women's Basketball Head CoachRyan McAdamsand UAFS Men's Basketball Head CoachJim Boonewith host Jimmy Haas. 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. Kaundart's name won't either with the arena named after him, too. 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