Former Head Men's Basketball Coach Jim Boone resigned from his position as head coach at UAFS following four years with the program. During his time with the Vulcans, Boones 1992 squad posted 31 wins and was the number one team in the country. O'Neil, Caleb 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. . I was planning to go and actually thought I was going to be asked to on the panel. 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. I couldnt be more proud (of them) or more excited to be there coach, Boone said. Boone said through the entire situation, his and his coaching staffs main focus was the team. 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. It was an opportunity for a moment of reflection for UAFS coach Jim Boone and his players on the program Kaundart helped build. 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. He prepared me for everything. FORT SMITH, Ark. Coach Boone will develop an elite level basketball program here at UAFS, Janz said. The 17-game improvement represents the best among NCAA Division II institutions over this period of time. 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. He added that once it was decided he would not be on the panel, he felt his attendance at the forum might discourage open discourse. 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. 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 made the NBA playoffs in nine of the 10 seasons he was in the league, playing a total of 73 postseason games. Longtime Alma softball Coach Charla Parrish coached. But UAFS men's basketball coach Jim Boone was notified that his team's opponent, Cameron, wasn't coming to the Stubblefield Center. He said he knows his words were not well chosen and he offended many in the community. The Lone Star Conference will be the largest conference in NCAA Division II. It is our belief that players win games in March, not plays. 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. We've had former players of coach Kaundart talk to our team. "Brandon has an extremely high energy level and an outstanding knowledge of the game," Newman said. 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 was named GSC Coach of the Year, marking the seventh time in his career he has captured such an honor. But I just really felt at the end of the day it would have been inappropriate for me to have attended.. O'Connor. jim.boone@uafs.edu Phone 479-788-7592 Twitter @CoachJimBoone Career Record: 590-453 Jim Boone enters his fourth season as the UAFS mentor in 2021-22, but his 37th overall as a head coach at the NCAA Division I and II levels. It is important to him to have a program that develops young men . 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. (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 . 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. The Williamses submitted their letter to multiple UAFS leaders on Aug. 19. 2023 www.swtimes.com. 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. Irby, Evan Former head coach Jim Boon resigned at the end of the season. #RunToTheRoar . ALL LSC SCHEDULE: Due to the coronavirus pandemic, UAFS will be playing a shortened 20-game schedule which consists entirely of LSC competition. We want to keep that legacy going because we are standing on their shoulders. It was great to host the Kaundart family, a ton of UAFS supporters and a ton of dignitaries from the area.". UAFS jumped out to a 25-19 edge at halftime with the help of a 13-3 run late in the first half. McElrath, Courtney He was an All-Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference player at the College of the Ozarks and led the school to its first AIC championship before beginning a highly decorated coaching career that spanned four decades. Our priority will always be about the young people, our students. Bailey said he is excited about getting the opportunity to come home and coach the Lions. 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FORT SMITH, Ark. That couldn't be more true with coach Kaundart. I didnt not want to be what it was about. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. 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. Linenberger, Jaxon Fort Smith is turning the ball over just 10.3 times per game and has a +6.3 rebounding margin thus far. UAFS is home for me, and if you cut me, I bleed Lions blue. "Anytime you get a chance to honor a true legend of your university, it is really special," Janz said. 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. 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. We want to lay out the pillars of our culture hard work, toughness, passion and unity. "We were running drills exactly like coach Kaundart did during my NBA tryout for the Lakers," King said. 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. He left EMU after the 2005 season for Tusculum College, a member of NCAA DII and the South Atlantic Conference. Bush, David The tears, too. A lot of smiles and laughs but tears as well. Good said while he is concerned with Williams, he and others in the community are committed to seeking justice and common ground. He has a daughter, Alyvia. The page you are looking for no longer exists. - Arkansas Women's Basketball won its only scheduled exhibition game inside Bud Walton Arena on Friday night, as Head Coach Mike Neighbors' Hogs took down University of. 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. McAdams becomes the third coach to lead the Lady Lions since longtime coach Louis Whorton retired in . Published: 5:21 PM CDT May 4, 2019. Offensively, we will play a style that our fans and the Fort Smith community will identify with and will love. It is important to him to have a program that develops young mens character, which will fit into our athletic culture, Janz said. 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.. "The coaches saw I knew the drills, so I started leading them. Its all about people and leadership. RSVP's required. The show will air from 6-7 p.m. and can be heard on Fox Sports Radio FM 103.5 and will be streamed on the Lone Star Conference Digital Network. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. He was a fundamental coach that wanted you to do everything right. He was inducted into the UAFS Athletics Hall of Fame in 2019 and the . 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. He said that he cannot speak for the entire organization, but that he, personally, is not satisfied. Boone finished his time with a school-record 228 wins and a .763 win percentage. UAFS Women's Basketball Meet and Greet Meet the 2021-2022 Lady Lions and get a preview of the season ahead with Head Coach Ryan McAdams. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); HoopDirt is your source for the latest college basketball coaching news, rumors, and job postings. 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. Prior to joining Newmans staff at UAFS, Bailey spent two seasons as a graduate assistant coach at Arizona State. He played in only five games in his first season with the Lions, which was their NJCAA national championship season. Our vision is to build a championship quality program, a program that will compete for conference, regional and national prominence. 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. As an assistant at UAFS, Bailey helped coach the Lions to 23 wins in 2015-16 while advancing to the NCAA Championship tournament. He still holds the school record for conference wins over a four-year period at Tusculum. University of Arkansas-Fort Smith's winningest women's basketball coach Louis Whorton died this weekend. King, who played under Kaundart at Fort Smith High and helped the program win its fourth and fifth state titles in 1958 and 1959, said he loved being at the event to honor coach Kaundart. He couldn't wait to see high school coaches and players on campus for the first time in two years in a team camp . We are so excited to roll our sleeves up and get to work on building an elite program. 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. 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. UPDATED FOR 2023: Click to view our FULL LIST of coaching changes at EVERY LEVEL of college basketball. http://www.uafortsmithlions.com/news/2018/6/27/mens-basketball-no-place-like-home-uafs-alum-bailey-returns-to-coach-lions.aspx. It was a very special night honoring coach Kaundart. 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.". In the seven seasons since, UAFS coaches Elena Lavato (2016-18), Tari Cummings (2018-21) and Ryan McAdams have a combined 67-69 record. We truly have some excellent student athletes here at UAFS. Ligon, Drake During his career, Boones teams have won seven conference championships, four tournament titles and have made 11 postseason appearances. The senior-laden Lions also made their fourthnational tournament appearance in five seasons. 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. 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.". The first two weeks are always like a whirlwind. "We are honored to have the opportunity to have our program here in his arena," Boone said. 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. Founded, monitored, and run by college coaches. FORT SMITH, Arkansas. 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. It's hard to put into words how it feels to be a part of that. Boone left tradition-rich Delta State as the third-winningest coach in program history with 128 wins. 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. The UAFS athletics announced their search for a new head men's basketball coach. Thatchampionship experience led Boone to California University of Pennsylvania as head coach. UAFS Women's Basketball Camps are held at the UAFS Basketball Facilities on the University of Arkansas Fort Smith campus in Fort Smith, Arkansas. 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. I sat over here in my office, and there were several times I contemplated walking over and trying to be the proverbial fly on the wall. The University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is a four-year, public liberal arts university with an athletic program that sponsors. Though Boones apology and words were welcomed, not everyone felt it was enough. His success simply speaks for itself. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. We will play all man-to-man. I attended the Lady Lions meet and greet and fully support UAFS womens basketball Coach Tari Cummings, her staff and team. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. 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. 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. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. This is the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Men's Basketball scholarship and program info page. This community and university is so supportive of this program.. It will air on KFPW AM1230 until the conclusion of UAFS Baseball on Fox Sports Radio 103.5. "You honor people because of the influence they make in people's lives. The resume of Kaundart matches up with the best to ever coach basketball in the state of Arkansas. We will be up-tempo offensively and get the ball up the floor in transition. 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 men's basketball coaches are taking part in this year's "Suits and Sneakers Week" presented by NABC's Coaches vs Cancer. I believe Justin is one of the best young coaches around, and I think he will lead UAFS basketball for years to come.. 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. I loved hearing from Darrell Walker about how coach Kaundart changed his life coming to Fort Smith from Chicago. Chappell helped lead the Cardinals to three conference tournament appearances. 28 Feb 2023 18:02:00 The class consists of guards Terrell Kabala, Drew Miller, Dalton Gayman, Payton Brown and forward Justus Cooper. 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. "Being able to do this for someone like coach Kaundart is so special," Janz said. "Zane has been directly involved with the recent success at Middle Tennessee State. When people make that kind of impact in your life, you get the whole range of emotions. Univ of Arkansas Fort Smith - Basketball powered by. He was named PSAC Coach of the Year on three occasions (1988, 1992, 1996) and NCAA Region Coach Year twice (1992, 1996). Bush was a big part of the offense during that stretch, as he had two steals and easy baskets . University of Arkansas Fort Smith Director of Athletics Curtis Janz announced Tuesday morning that Jim Boone has been hired as mens basketball head coach. Former coach Jim Boone sent in his resignation following the end of the season. Defensively, I expect we will play a lot of pressure defense.. In 2009, the Pioneers won a school-record 20 games and the made its second-ever trip to the NCAA Tournament. King went far after winning two state championships at Fort Smith High. There is so much to do, and its important to remain focused on our priorities and on creating a championship culture, Boone said. We were going to do something but then couldn't do it. But world events got in the way with covid-19, among other factors, playing a role in the delay. Listen live on Fox Sports Radio 103.5 or watch on the LSC Digital Network! 11/11/2022 1:15:00 PM. View Full Bio, Cameron The fundamental drills Kaundart made his players run to perfection was just the spark King needed to start his pro career. It is obvious when you see these young men that we are doing a pretty good job, and I am excited about moving forward, Boone said. 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. His 94-24 league record in the PSAC is still the best of any coach in that conferences history. UPDATED FOR 2023: Click to view our FULL LIST of coaching changes at EVERY LEVEL of college basketball. Following his collegiate career, he played five seasons overseas. It is never about whether you are brown or black or yellow or white or green or whether you have long hair or no hair. 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. 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. Over the next 10 years, Boone led California (Pa.) to unprecedented success, including a 228-71 record. Ekezie, Drew Former Head Mens Basketball CoachJim Booneresigned from his position as head coach at UAFS following four years with the program. Good attended Wednesdays event and told Talk Business & Politics that Riley and Athletic Director Curtis Janz had met with some members of the Sebastian County Branch of the NAACP and what they said the university is doing and has planned sounds very promising. Men's Basketball He finished this past season with 558 career wins, which ranks him 14th among active NCAA Division II coaches in wins and among NCAA Division IIs Top 40 All-Time Winningest Coaches. Lastly, we want to get around campus and meet our campus and our Fort Smith community. Please send them to Katie Beineke at Katie.Beineke@uafs.edu Thursday, November 11, 2021 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Contact: Katie Beineke Email: Katie.Beineke@uafs.edu Categories: Athletics Featured Today gave me an opportunity to meet some of the mens basketball team, staff and even Coach Boone. His ability to create relationships combined with his work ethic make for a great combination as a coach.". 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. "Both Brandon and Zane bring a high level of character, energy, enthusiasm and experience to our program. 0:46. The stars finally aligned on Dec. 8 to make it all official with a ceremony during halftime of the men's basketball game that night. 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 early October, The Sebastian County Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) asked for a meeting with Riley to discuss the alleged discrimination. A nationwide search for a new head coach in mens basketball at the UAFS will begin immediately. Prior to that, the Beaumont, Texas, native was an assistant coach at NCAA Division II Armstrong Atlantic State University for one season. 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. There is no additional information to display: "I'm super excited to be here with all the things that coach Newman has done and what we hope to continue to do and all the success he's had on and off the floor," Gibson said. But Jerry West was watching and noted to the general manager that there was only one person here that could help the team. Dallas Nonprofit Conducts De-Escalation Training for Nightclubs, License Plate Reading Technology Coming to Seakeston, Carbondale, Is Texarkana eating its way to dementia? UAFS Men's Basketball will host an individual camp and an elite camp this summer. He still holds the school record for conference wins over a four-year period at Tusculum. 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. Kaundart's success didn't slow when he made the jump to the next level. 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 94-24 league record in the PSAC is still the best of any coach in that conferences history. In 2009, the Pioneers won a school-record 20 games and the made its second-ever trip to the NCAA Tournament. 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. 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. Boone has led the Lions to an overall 36-42 record with since joining the staff in 2019. He helped bring home the school's first national championship in any sport in 1981. He left EMU after the 2005 season forTusculum College, a member of NCAA DII and the South Atlantic Conference. "He will be able to use his college as well as professional career to help our guys improve daily. 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. He is married to the former Stephanie VanVranken, and they are the proud parents of two sons, Jimmy and Joey. Required fields are marked *. 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. Kaundart was named NJCAA National Coach of the Year in 1981. 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 All rights reserved. Boone began his career as a standout player at West Virginia State College, where he was a four-year letterman. He was named PSAC Coach of the Year on three occasions (1988, 1992, 1996) and NCAA Region Coach Year twice (1992, 1996). "I went on to play for a lot of coaches in my career. The veteran leader is currently ranked 8th nationally in wins among active coaches and top 30 all-time. We will be a hard-working offense that shares the basketball, we will play together and value teamwork, we will value taking care of the ball and we will take great shots. 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