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 advanced to the second round and closed the year with a 23-9 record. (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. by Tina Alvey Dale([emailprotected]) November 6, 2019 5:31 pm 3,336 views. 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. Baileys coaching career began at the club level where he served as an assistant coach for the Arkansas Sleepers for two seasons before being promoted to head coach in 2006. Copyright 2023, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. Boone, a native of Winfield, W.Va., has been a collegiate head coach for 33 seasons at the NCAA Division I and II levels. UAFS finished tied for first place in the conference, earning its seventhberth in the conference tournament. This is truly a university where we can have it all a championship basketball program, represented by quality student-athletes and built with great integrity to last for long-term. Boone inherits a UAFS team that featured only one senior on its 12-player roster. During his final professional season, he averaged 14.3 points per game while playing for Germany's Licher Baeran. Over the next 10 years, Boone led California (Pa.) to unprecedented success, including a 228-71 record. We pride ourselves on being a defensive program that is rooted in a blue collar work ethic, that will be mentally and physically tough and that will be among the nations very best, Boone said. A lot of smiles and laughs but tears as well. It was an opportunity for a moment of reflection for UAFS coach Jim Boone and his players on the program Kaundart helped build. 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. "Both Brandon and Zane bring a high level of character, energy, enthusiasm and experience to our program. UAFS is home for me, and if you cut me, I bleed Lions blue. The Williamses submitted their letter to multiple UAFS leaders on Aug. 19. He was an assistant coach for two seasons at Lamar and last season also served as recruiting coordinator. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. "Gayle Kaundart is the first coach that really made a difference in the level of competition here. Boone was inducted into the California (Pa.) Hall of Fame in 2005. He played in only five games in his first season with the Lions, which was their NJCAA national championship season. Lovato coached the Lady Lions for two seasons. Copyright Talk Business & Politics 2017. The University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is a four-year, public liberal arts university with an athletic program that sponsors. FORT SMITH, Arkansas. Bailey helped coach the Cardinals to an eight-game turnaround last season, finishing just short of a 20-win campaign. 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. It was a really, really special night for a very special person.". Founded, monitored, and run by college coaches. His 94-24 league record in the PSAC is still the best of any coach in that conferences history. The other guys laid down on the floor. Not long after the coaching search began, Coach Boone became an intriguing candidate. The Lions also set a school record for single-season wins and being ranked in both national polls the entire season, peaking at No. The Lady Lions' last eight regular-season games were canceled because of COVID-19. RT @UAFSSports: Join us tonight at Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux for the UAFS Basketball Coaches Show from 6-7 p.m.! Tyler Williams was one of those students and was released without cause, Good said. 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. It was hard to breathe in there with the smog that had rolled in with no air conditioning. To raise cancer awareness, UAFS coaches are doing their part in sharing the message of the lifesaving work of Coaches vs. Cancer and . We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. 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. We are so excited to roll our sleeves up and get to work on building an elite program. It will air on KFPW AM1230 until the conclusion of UAFS Baseball on Fox Sports Radio 103.5. Ligon, Drake Of the six returning players, only one has been with the team for more than one year. The first two weeks are always like a whirlwind. But I just really felt at the end of the day it would have been inappropriate for me to have attended.. This decision was made with much thought and prayer. 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. ALL LSC SCHEDULE: Due to the coronavirus pandemic, UAFS will be playing a shortened 20-game schedule which consists entirely of LSC competition. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Listen live on Fox Sports Radio 103.5 or watch on the LSC Digital Network! It's hard to put into words how it feels to be a part of that. "Coach Boone will develop an elite level basketball program here at UAFS," Janz said. During that time, Bailey worked with five Sun Devils who went on to play professionally. The latest Tweets from UAFS Men's Managers (@UAFSMBBM). 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. At both levels combined, he compiled a 648 . 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 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.. The Grizzlies and Lady Bears up until last year played at Kaundart-Grizzly Fieldhouse, which was their home since the 1965 season. The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith men's basketball coach responded, through his attorney, to racial discrimination allegations. 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. UAFS has finally released an official statement on the departure of Jim Boone: The University of Arkansas Fort Smith (UAFS) Athletics Department has announced their intention to launch a comprehensive search for a new Head Mens Basketball Coach. "It's just a really great opportunity for me to get out there and keep doing what I love coaching basketball.". (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); HoopDirt is your source for the latest college basketball coaching news, rumors, and job postings. "Coach Kaundart didn't allow us to take breaks, so I ran to the other end and shot some free throws. "Coach Kaundart had all the stats, but you don't really honor someone just because of stats," Janz said. 276 views, 5 likes, 0 loves, 4 comments, 0 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from UAFS Lions Athletics: Live from Walk-Ons Sports Bistreaux with host Jimmy Haas and UAFS Women's Basketball Head Coach. . The resume of Kaundart matches up with the best to ever coach basketball in the state of Arkansas. Ingram, Jim Former UAFS basketball player Tyler . University of Arkansas at Fort Smith Head Basketball Coach Jim Boone publicly apologized at the media day to meet the mens basketball team Wednesday (Nov. 6) for a situation that blew up on the campus and throughout the city in early September. 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 the time, it was the Lions second national tournament appearance in three seasons. Cost for both camps is $85. 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. "Being able to do this for someone like coach Kaundart is so special," Janz said. Former mens basketball head coach Jim Boone stepped down as UAFS head coach after four years with the program. McAdams becomes the third coach to lead the Lady Lions since longtime coach Louis Whorton retired in . 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. Its what we do, its our trademark, its who we are and its our identity. 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. 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. Kaundart was named NJCAA National Coach of the Year in 1981. The official Men's Basketball page for the University of Arkansas Fort Smith Lions The official Men's Basketball page for the University of Arkansas Fort Smith Lions Skip To Main Content Pause All Rotators Skip To Main Content Scoreboard UA Fort Smith Athletics UNIVERSITY OFARKANSAS - FORT SMITH ATHLETICS UPDATED FOR 2023: Click to view our FULL LIST of coaching changes at EVERY LEVEL of college basketball. Updated: 5:21 PM CDT May 4, 2019. "The history and what's already been done here I'm just looking to continue to build on that.". Now, he hopes everyone can move forward and concentrate on the team, which will start its season with a home game against Black Hills State University at 5:30 p.m. Saturday (Nov. 9) as part of the Coca Cola Conference Challenge. UPDATED FOR 2023: Click to view our FULL LIST of coaching changes at EVERY LEVEL of college basketball. Chappell said he is excited about joining Newman's staff and helping to continue to build on the program's success. "Brandon has an extremely high energy level and an outstanding knowledge of the game," Newman said. FORT SMITH (KFSM) Justin Bailey resigned as the UA-Fort Smith men's basketball coach after being arrested on suspicion . The number one thing, and that was my major concern, was our team. 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. 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 are honored to have the opportunity to have our program here in his arena," Boone said. 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. #RunToTheRoar . Gibson, a native of Chattanooga, Tenn., was previously a graduate assistant for two seasons at NCAA Division I Middle Tennessee State. 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. 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. Justin has had great experiences with coaches that I respect Herb Sendek, Tic Price and Josh Newman. I was planning to go and actually thought I was going to be asked to on the panel. 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. The 17-game improvement represents the best among NCAA Division II institutions over this period of time. 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. He was named PSAC Coach of the Year on three occasions (1988, 1992, 1996) and NCAA Region Coach Year twice (1992, 1996). 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. Longtime Alma softball Coach Charla Parrish coached. He still holds the school record for conference wins over a four-year period at Tusculum. And, we will produce a championship-caliber program that will be among the nations elite, a program that our university and our community will be very proud of. UAFS, along with six other Heartland Conference teams, will begin its first season as a member of the 19-team Lone Star Conference beginning this fall. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. This document may not be reprinted without the express written permission of Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. Material from the Associated Press is Copyright 2023, Associated Press and may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 2023 University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Athletics, Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act Report 2022, Guide For The College-Bound Student Athlete, UAFS Athletics Announces Search for Head Men's Basketball Coach, Lions cap season with sweep of Eagles on Senior Day, Lions to host Oklahoma Christian in regular season finale, Basketball programs have four earn CSC Academic All-District honors, Miller nets career-high 22 against Greyhounds. UAFS is home for Justin. I learned a lot from coach Newman and coach Price, Bailey said. We are a program that is founded upon simplicity, fundamentals and their execution. 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. From California (Pa.), Boone moved on to the challenge of rebuilding NCAA Division I Robert Morris University, eventually leading the Colonials to the NEC Championship game in 2000. "Zane is very thorough as well as organized and eager to impact our program. Although it was game day for both of the Lions programs, it was hard for them to not take in the celebration that was happening that night. 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. He noted that of the 13 players on the team, seven are new to UAFS this season. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. He decided to. I still want to see justice done for this young man who did nothing to be dismissed from this team, Good said. Boone was inducted into the California (Pa.) Hall of Fame in 2005. I believe Brandon will be a perfect fit to the UAFS community and to our program.". His ability to create relationships combined with his work ethic make for a great combination as a coach.". His 94-24 league record in the PSAC is still the best of any coach in that conferences history. In a letter sent to UAFS Athletics on Friday, Feb. 24,. 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. UAFS Men's Basketball will host an individual camp and an elite camp this summer. He couldn't wait to see high school coaches and players on campus for the first time in two years in a team camp . Gibson, who also will be the men's cross country head coach, said he is excited about being a part of Newman's staff. It means so much to be able to come back and coach the Lions. 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 Kaundart's tutelage, Westark became one of the top junior college men's basketball programs in the nation. 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. "It was great to have some finality to this journey," UAFS Director of Athletics Curtis Janz said. The Lone Star Conference will be the largest conference in NCAA Division II. 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. UAFS basketball coach responds to racial discrimination allegationsSubscribe to 40/29 on YouTube now for more: http://bit.ly/PTElbKGet more Northwest Arkansa. - 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. Nova Southeastern, the only undefeated team left in Division II, stayed in the top spot in the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC) Top 25 Poll for the second week in a row. I liked a couple of them really well, but coach Kaundart was the best teacher of the game I ever played for. The University of Arkansas Fort Smith (UAFS) athletics department has announced its intention to launch a comprehensive search for a new head coach for the mens basketball team. 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 left EMU after the 2005 season for Tusculum College, a member of NCAA DII and the South Atlantic Conference. Defensively, I expect we will play a lot of pressure defense.. Kaundart's success in the high school ranks made him an obvious choice to succeed Harold Callahan as coach at Westark Community College, which is now UAFS, in the fall of 1974. As well, recruiting will be important, not just for now, but for building the relationships that will make tomorrows recruiting successful. He said he also will use the next few weeks to begin building relationships with the areas high school coaches. During his career, Boones teams have won seven conference championships, four tournament titles and have made 11 postseason appearances. Their experience as former NCAA Division I players as well as graduate assistants at the NCAA level will directly correlate to the foundation of our program.". "It was a very nice night visiting with everyone and celebrating coach Kaundart," King said. The Lions had to postpone their scheduled home game against Oklahoma Christian on Thursday. http://www.uafortsmithlions.com/news/2018/6/27/mens-basketball-no-place-like-home-uafs-alum-bailey-returns-to-coach-lions.aspx. On the money side of things, the UAFS baseball program brought home $499,243 in revenue and paid out $499,243 in total expenses. The senior-laden Lions also made their fourthnational tournament appearance in five seasons. 28 Feb 2023 18:14:38 Assistant Coach : Arizona State, 2014 : 2022-23 Support Staff Printer Friendly Version Name Position . It's important for our current students to know the tradition and to remind them that a lot of people truly care about the place they are at.". Published: 5:21 PM CDT May 4, 2019. Lil Pump Net Worth 2020: Who is Lil Pump and How Rich is the Rapper. head coach | 146 views, 2 likes, 2 loves, 1 comments, 0 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from UAFS Lions Athletics: The UAFS Basketball Coaches Show live. Boone finished his time with a school-record 228 wins and a .763 win percentage. 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. Big congrats to @CoachJimBoone on his career, which was capped off with a 600-win milestone this year. community participation and a balanced approach to student-athlete development.. You can also sign up for daily e-mail news delivered every morning to your inbox. UAFS Athletic Director Curtis Yantz shared information on 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 while prioritizing academic excellence. Comment * document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "ab11c6ffa58855b182a1cc371b3cc353" );document.getElementById("c08a1a06c7").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Chappell helped lead the Cardinals to three conference tournament appearances. We truly have some excellent student athletes here at UAFS. UAFS Women's Basketball Camps are led by the UAFS Lions Women's Basketball coaching staff. The official Roster for the University of Arkansas Fort Smith Lions. I believe Coach Boone is a perfect fit with me and the rest of our athletic department, Janz said. Bailey inherits a Lions program that is coming off its most successful season in its nine-year history as a NCAA Division II program. 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. That just shows the impact coach Kaundart made.". But Janz was reminded often during the recent celebration of the school's former coach why Kaundart really earned the arena being named after him. Former Head Men's Basketball Coach Jim Boone resigned from his position as head coach at UAFS following four years with the program. 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. Following up on something HoopDirt.com first mentioned over the weekend (D2 DIRT). Required fields are marked *. I was there today to support our student athletes. Whorton's replacement and Cummings' predecessor as Lady Lion coach, Elena Lovato, is also an assistant in the Big 12, serving on the staff at Texas. But world events got in the way with covid-19, among other factors, playing a role in the delay. 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. Bailey will have to replenish the Lions roster, which returns only two players from last years squad. #RunToTheRoar . We will be up-tempo offensively and get the ball up the floor in transition. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. 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. The letter described what the Williamses called a racist act by Boone in regards to the Tyler Williams dreadlocks hairstyle. 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. 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. Thanks to great sources who had HoopDirt.com out in front of this one yesterday (DII DIRT). 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