"There were a lot of smiles and laughter," Janz said. Nobody prepared us for life more than he did.". Bailey said he is excited about getting the opportunity to come home and coach the Lions. 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. Brown, Connor 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. 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. Offical Twitter of the University of Arkansas- Fort Smith Men's Basketball Managers #1MORE link to our schedule to stream games below. The ear-to-ear smiles and the roaring laughs. We were going to do something but then couldn't do it. McElrath, Courtney "It was great to have some finality to this journey," UAFS Director of Athletics Curtis Janz said. He left EMU after the 2005 season for Tusculum College, a member of NCAA DII and the South Atlantic Conference. The Grizzlies and Lady Bears up until last year played at Kaundart-Grizzly Fieldhouse, which was their home since the 1965 season. UAFS Director of Athletics Curtis Janz has announced the hiring of Justin Bailey as the school's new head men's basketball coach. 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. "Both Brandon and Zane bring a high level of character, energy, enthusiasm and experience to our program. Bush, David Boone remains on campus participating in team-related activities. "The coaches saw I knew the drills, so I started leading them. 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. Former Edmond Santa Fe basketball player Tyler Williams was dismissed from the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith basketball team Aug. 16 for what he and his family allege was racial discrimination by head coach Jim Boone because of Williams' hair.. Williams and his parents met with Boone that day, and Williams recorded the conversation upon which their allegations are based. The 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 others were struggling with them. 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. 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. Kaundart was named NJCAA National Coach of the Year in 1981. 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. He left EMU after the 2005 season forTusculum College, a member of NCAA DII and the South Atlantic Conference. We work to develop our players to maximize their abilities and to put them into positions to enhance their strengths, Boone said. 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. "Brandon has an extremely high energy level and an outstanding knowledge of the game," Newman said. Kaundart's name won't either with the arena named after him, too. http://www.uafortsmithlions.com/news/2018/6/27/mens-basketball-no-place-like-home-uafs-alum-bailey-returns-to-coach-lions.aspx. But I just really felt at the end of the day it would have been inappropriate for me to have attended.. Founded, monitored, and run by college coaches. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. The Lions had to postpone their scheduled home game against Oklahoma Christian on Thursday. 354 talking about this. 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. 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. During his 19 seasons at Northside, Kaundart led the Grizzlies to five state championships with the last coming in 1974, capping off a magical 30-0 championship season. O'Neil, Caleb 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. 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. 11/11/2022 1:15:00 PM. - 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. The Lone Star Conference will be the largest conference in NCAA Division II. It was also great to hear from Mayor George McGill talk about the role coach Kaundart played in the integration of Fort Smith Public Schools. 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. 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. His ability to create relationships combined with his work ethic make for a great combination as a coach.". 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. [] and I look forward to taking the time to reflect and begin the next chapter of our journey, Boon said in the letter. 4 spot. 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, 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 mens basketball coach at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin. University of Arkansas at Fort Smith women's basketball coach Ryan McAdams, a former assistant coach at New Mexico State, had a proposal of Prince playing one last season. He prepared me for everything. Men's Basketball Head Coach 479-788-7592 479-788-7592 @CoachJimBoone: Jimmy Boone: Assistant Men's Basketball Coach . Im very excited about getting this opportunity, said Bailey, a Fort Smith Northside High School graduate. Bailey played in 29 games during his second season and was the Lions fourth-leading scorer with 7.8 points per game. As an assistant at UAFS, Bailey helped coach the Lions to 23 wins in 2015-16 while advancing to the NCAA Championship tournament. UAFS Athletics announces search for head coach for mens basketball team. The right-hander tied his own program record with a 13-strikeout performance while . 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. 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. "We are honored to have the opportunity to have our program here in his arena," Boone said. The other guys laid down on the floor. He still holds the school record for conference wins over a four-year period at Tusculum. Head Athletic Trainer (Men's Basketball, MGolf) But Jerry West was watching and noted to the general manager that there was only one person here that could help the team. Bush was a big part of the offense during that stretch, as he had two steals and easy baskets . Kaundart's success didn't slow when he made the jump to the next level. Chappell was previously a graduate assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at NCAA Division I Northern Arizona University for two seasons. Boone was named GSC Coach of the Year, marking theseventh time in his career he has captured such an honor. RT @UAFSSports: Join us tonight at Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux for the UAFS Basketball Coaches Show from 6-7 p.m.! It is our belief that players win games in March, not plays. Bailey inherits a Lions program that is coming off its most successful season in its nine-year history as a NCAA Division II program. 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. 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. Williams, from Edmund, Okla., was a guard and the second-leading scorer for UAFS for the 2018-19 season. 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. This community and university is so supportive of this program.. 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. UPDATED FOR 2023: Click to view our FULL LIST of coaching changes at EVERY LEVEL of college basketball. There is no additional information to display. 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. Former UAFS basketball player Tyler . 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. Bailey will have to replenish the Lions roster, which returns only two players from last years squad. 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. There is so much to do, and its important to remain focused on our priorities and on creating a championship culture, Boone said. "It was a very nice night visiting with everyone and celebrating coach Kaundart," King said. We want to do our due diligence in selecting the right people, young men of character and integrity that fit our culture, Boone said. It only grew to new heights from there. He was named PSAC Coach of the Year on three occasions (1988, 1992, 1996) and NCAA Region Coach Year twice (1992, 1996). He is married to the former Stephanie VanVranken, and they are the proud parents of two sons, Jimmy and Joey. 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. The first two weeks are always like a whirlwind. 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. COACHING STAFF STUBBLEFIELD CENTER CONTACT US UAFS MEN' BASKETBALL COACHING STAFF JIM BOONE | HEAD COACH Jim Boone was hired as UAFS head men's basketball coach on Tuesday, April 9. UAFS is now in the process of hiring a new coach, its third since Whorton retired at the end of the 2015-16 season. But world events got in the way with covid-19, among other factors, playing a role in the delay. The page you are looking for no longer exists. Northwest Missouri State and Indiana (Pa.) moved up one spot each to second and third, respectively. He resigned early this year. twitter MENU HOME JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST HEAD COACH RYAN MCADAMS STUBBLEFIELD CENTER UAFS WOMEN' BASKETBALL 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. Boone said through the entire situation, his and his coaching staffs main focus was the team. - 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. During his first season at Lamar, the Cardinals made their first postseason appearance since the 2012 NCAA Championship run. The celebration of Kaundart throughout the night earlier this month won't soon be forgotten. The Lions now. Of the six returning players, only one has been with the team for more than one year. During his career, Boones teams have won seven conference championships, four tournament titles and have made 11 postseason appearances. During his time with the Vulcans, Boones 1992 squad posted 31 wins and was the number one team in the country. Prior to that, the Beaumont, Texas, native was an assistant coach at NCAA Division II Armstrong Atlantic State University for one season. Chappell played four seasons at NCAA Division I Lamar University, where he averaged 8.4 points per game during his senior season. Our style of play will be like what they do. It was a very special night.". 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.". #RunToTheRoar . 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. Cadeaux de Dieu, Lukas During his career, Boones teams have won seven conference championships, four tournament titles and have made 11 postseason appearances. 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. Boone has led the Lions to an overall 36-42 record with since joining the staff in 2019. Boone said he will continue to focus on the players, knowing UAFS is a place where they can have tremendous young men in the basketball program, who can be great student athletes who graduate, and where they can have a championship basketball program. He has built championship programs at many NCAA Division II institutions and has always done it with integrity. The Lady Lions' last eight regular-season games were canceled because of COVID-19. In five seasons at EMU, Boone quadrupled the programs wins total and set several EMU attendance records. Copyright 2023, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. UAFS Women's Basketball Camps are held at the UAFS Basketball Facilities on the University of Arkansas Fort Smith campus in Fort Smith, Arkansas. 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. 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. Bailey received his bachelors from UTPB in May 2010. Former coach Jim Boone sent in his resignation following the end of the season. #RunToTheRoar . 2023 www.swtimes.com. 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.. Dallas Nonprofit Conducts De-Escalation Training for Nightclubs, License Plate Reading Technology Coming to Seakeston, Carbondale, Is Texarkana eating its way to dementia? 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. He graduated with a masters degree in Higher and Postsecondary Education from Arizona State in May 2012. 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. UAFS men's basketball coaches are taking part in this year's "Suits and Sneakers Week" presented by NABC's Coaches vs Cancer. Talk Business & Politics is a news website that covers business, politics and culture in Arkansas. When people make that kind of impact in your life, you get the whole range of emotions. Kaundart, who passed away in 1995 at the age of 72, left behind quite a footprint coaching men's basketball. Linenberger, Jaxon Copyright Talk Business & Politics 2017. Boone finished his time with a school-record 228 wins and a .763 win percentage. I didnt not want to be what it was about. Thatchampionship experience led Boone to California University of Pennsylvania as head coach. (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 . It's hard to put into words how it feels to be a part of that. Tyler Williams was one of those students and was released without cause, Good said. The 17-game improvement represents the best among NCAA Division II institutions over this period of time. That championship experience led Boone to California University of Pennsylvania as head coach. Boone finished his time with a school-record 228 wins and a .763 win percentage. All rights reserved. "I went on to play for a lot of coaches in my career. 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. 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 want to lay out the pillars of our culture hard work, toughness, passion and unity. Boone began his career as a standout player at West Virginia State College, where he was a four-year letterman. "Zane has been directly involved with the recent success at Middle Tennessee State. UAFS jumped out to a 25-19 edge at halftime with the help of a 13-3 run late in the first half. 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. In 2013-14, Boone led the Statesmen to one of their best seasons in program history, as they captured the Gulf South Conference regular-season title and made a run to the NCAA Division II Sweet 16. "Being able to do this for someone like coach Kaundart is so special," Janz said. Kaundart's family, wife Ruth, and sons Wes and Wyatt, were honored during the celebration. Bailey joined the college ranks in 2010 when he served as an intern at Texas-Permian Basin for head coach Dwaine Osborne. The Williamses submitted their letter to multiple UAFS leaders on Aug. 19. Boone, Brett Gibson, who also will be the men's cross country head coach, said he is excited about being a part of Newman's staff. 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. UAFS also won back-to-back Heartland Conference Championships (2012-13 and 2013-14) while Bailey was on staff, and the Lions entered the 2014 NCAA National Tournament ranked 16th nationally. The national search for the new head mens basketball coach at UAFS will begin immediately. The letter described what the Williamses called a racist act by Boone in regards to the Tyler Williams dreadlocks hairstyle. His legacy has spanned many generations, but his name will now stand the test of time. We want to keep that legacy going because we are standing on their shoulders. He is the winningest UAFS women's basketball coach in program history. This decision was made with much thought and prayer. "I'm excited to announce that Brandon Chappell and Zane Gibson have joined the UAFS men's basketball family," Newman 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 advanced to the second round and closed the year with a 23-9 record. 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. I believe Brandon will be a perfect fit to the UAFS community and to our program.". The University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is a four-year, public liberal arts university with an athletic program that sponsors. He said he knows his words were not well chosen and he offended many in the community. He played in only five games in his first season with the Lions, which was their NJCAA national championship season. 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. Ligon, Drake 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 "Suits and Sneakers Week" is the biggest platform that Coaches vs Cancer has each year. To raise cancer awareness, UAFS coaches are doing their part in sharing the message of the lifesaving work of Coaches vs. Cancer and . 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. 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. "The history and what's already been done here I'm just looking to continue to build on that.". (Submitted Photo). 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. In 2009, the Pioneers won a school-record 20 games and the made its second-ever trip to the NCAA Tournament. FORT SMITH, Ark. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. 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