Big congrats to @CoachJimBoone on his career, which was capped off with a 600-win milestone this year. The Lions Youth Camp and individual camp run from July 25-28, with grades K-3 from 9-11:30 a.m. each day and grades 4-9 from 1-4 p.m. He decided to. During his career, Boones teams have won seven conference championships, four tournament titles and have made 11 postseason appearances. "Zane has been directly involved with the recent success at Middle Tennessee State. From 1990-96, his California teams recorded more than 20 victories for six consecutive years tallying an impressive 150-33 mark during that span. ALL LSC SCHEDULE: Due to the coronavirus pandemic, UAFS will be playing a shortened 20-game schedule which consists entirely of LSC competition. Culture is very important to me, and Justin will build a positive, high energy, trusting culture. It was a really, really special night for a very special person.". He has built championship programs at many NCAA Division II institutions and has always done it with integrity. During his first season at Lamar, the Cardinals made their first postseason appearance since the 2012 NCAA Championship run. Boone left RMU after 2000 to take on the task of turning Eastern Michigan University into a competitive DI program. Founded, monitored, and run by college coaches. 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. Tyler Williams was one of those students and was released without cause, Good said. As an assistant at UAFS, Bailey helped coach the Lions to 23 wins in 2015-16 while advancing to the NCAA Championship tournament. Linenberger, Jaxon
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. 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. The UAFS men's baseball team is made up of 47 players who, in turn, are trained and guided by a head coach and 3 assistant coaches. 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. FORT SMITH (KFSM) Justin Bailey resigned as the UA-Fort Smith men's basketball coach after being arrested on suspicion . Assistant Coach : Arizona State, 2014 : 2022-23 Support Staff Printer Friendly Version Name Position . In a letter sent to UAFS Athletics on Friday, Feb. 24,. 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. 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 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. A native of Fort Smith, Bailey is a former UAFS basketball player and former UAFS assistant mens basketball coach and head mens cross country coach. 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. Founded, monitored, and run by college coaches. Copyright 2023, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. Join us tonight at Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux for the UAFS Basketball Coaches Show from 6-7 p.m.! He left EMU after the 2005 season forTusculum College, a member of NCAA DII and the South Atlantic Conference. University of Arkansas-Fort Smith's winningest women's basketball coach Louis Whorton died this weekend. 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. I believe Coach Boone is a perfect fit with me and the rest of our athletic department, Janz said. [] and I look forward to taking the time to reflect and begin the next chapter of our journey, Boon said in the letter. 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. 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. #RunToTheRoar . On Sept. 2, UAFS Chancellor Dr. Terisa Riley announced that an allegation of race discriminationhad been reported by a former player against the universitys head basketball coach. We truly have some excellent student athletes here at UAFS. Prior to that, the Beaumont, Texas, native was an assistant coach at NCAA Division II Armstrong Atlantic State University for one season. The senior-laden Lions also made their fourthnational tournament appearance in five seasons. Westrock Coffee acquires Bixby Roasting Co. New commerce secretary says entrepreneurship will be a focus, Rep. Brooks, Sen. Chesterfield discuss LEARNS bill, changes to be made, Southern Bancorp CEO watching inflation, supportive of diversity efforts, Senate President Hester: Legislature will work to find the money for education, prisons, Rep. 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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. 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). 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. 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. Irby, Evan
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. Bailey joined the college ranks in 2010 when he served as an intern at Texas-Permian Basin for head coach Dwaine Osborne. There is so much to do, and its important to remain focused on our priorities and on creating a championship culture, Boone said. 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. 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. 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. 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. A nationwide search for a new head coach in mens basketball at the UAFS will begin immediately. (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 . Kaundart was named NJCAA National Coach of the Year in 1981. Jan 29 "It's a new squad with one or two guys playing that were on the field last year. When people make that kind of impact in your life, you get the whole range of emotions. I couldnt be more proud (of them) or more excited to be there coach, Boone said. Bailey played in 29 games during his second season and was the Lions fourth-leading scorer with 7.8 points per game. 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. Williams, from Edmund, Okla., was a guard and the second-leading scorer for UAFS for the 2018-19 season. 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. UAFS Director of Athletics Curtis Janz has announced the hiring of Justin Bailey as the school's new head men's basketball coach. 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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. The same thing happened earlier in the week. Breaking news for UAFS men's basketball: it will have a new coach next season. The other guys laid down on the floor. The Lone Star Conference will be the largest conference in NCAA Division II. Updated: 5:21 PM CDT May 4, 2019. The Grizzlies and Lady Bears up until last year played at Kaundart-Grizzly Fieldhouse, which was their home since the 1965 season. He is a program builder and develops student-athletes on and off the court, but what is most impressive is the culture that he builds within the basketball program. Boone, Jimmy
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. "I'm excited to announce that Brandon Chappell and Zane Gibson have joined the UAFS men's basketball family," Newman said. Boone began his career as a standout player at West Virginia State College, where he was a four-year letterman. Nobody prepared us for life more than he did.". This community and university is so supportive of this program.. Former Head Men's Basketball Coach Jim Boone resigned from his position as head coach at UAFS following four years with the program. Kaundart, who passed away in 1995 at the age of 72, left behind quite a footprint coaching men's basketball. It was great to finally get it done and do it right. In his 2018-19 roster photo, Williams sports chin-length dreadlocks that are pulled back from his face. 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. I believe Justin is one of the best young coaches around, and I think he will lead UAFS basketball for years to come.. 14 Feb 2023 00:22:35 Coach Boone will develop an elite level basketball program here at UAFS, Janz said. 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. The official staff directory for the University of Arkansas Fort Smith Lions Skip To Main . He finished his career in the top five all-time in 3-point percentage and top 10 all-time in 3-point field goals made in the Lamar record books. 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 page you are looking for no longer exists. 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. "Brandon has an extremely high energy level and an outstanding knowledge of the game," Newman said. 28 Feb 2023 18:14:38 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. 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. From 1990-96, his California teams recorded more than 20 victories for six consecutive years tallying an impressive 150-33 mark during that span. He assisted with the day-to-day operations of the program which included overseeing the preseason and postseason individual player workouts. "We did this right before covid with the name on the court, but the flow of events went against us. 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. Of the six returning players, only one has been with the team for more than one year. 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. Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium. Listen live on Fox Sports Radio 103.5 or watch on the LSC Digital Network! In five seasons at EMU, Boone quadrupled the programs wins total and set several EMU attendance records. It means so much to be able to come back and coach the Lions. "The history and what's already been done here I'm just looking to continue to build on that.". Bailey received his bachelors from UTPB in May 2010. Founded, monitored, and run by college coaches. 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. 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. 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. We are not as much about running plays as we are about teaching our players how to play. "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. Obviously, one of our most important objectives will be to meet our new team and to let them know that they are a part of our family now and that they are our guys. McAdams becomes the third coach to lead the Lady Lions since longtime coach Louis Whorton retired in . Following his collegiate career, he played five seasons overseas. 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. He prepared me for everything. Iyamah, Payton
He was a fundamental coach that wanted you to do everything right. Our vision is to build a championship quality program, a program that will compete for conference, regional and national prominence. RSVP's required. "It's just a really great opportunity for me to get out there and keep doing what I love coaching basketball.". Updated: Dec 6, 2021 / 03:55 PM CST. It will air on KFPW AM1230 until the conclusion of UAFS Baseball on Fox Sports Radio 103.5. "We were running drills exactly like coach Kaundart did during my NBA tryout for the Lakers," King said. Talk Business & Politics is a news website that covers business, politics and culture in Arkansas. According to a news release from . Culture is very important to me, and Justin will build a positive, high energy, trusting culture. 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. We were going to do something but then couldn't do it. The show will air on Mondays throughout the regular season. Lastly, we want to get around campus and meet our campus and our Fort Smith community. His 94-24 league record in the PSAC is still the best of any coach in that conferences history. I learned a lot from coach Newman and coach Price, Bailey said. 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. 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. 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