Gibson, a native of Chattanooga, Tenn., was previously a graduate assistant for two seasons at NCAA Division I Middle Tennessee State. Cost for both camps is $85. This past season, UAFS finished 3-6. Boone left tradition-rich Delta State as the third-winningest coach in program history with 128 wins. (KNWA/KFTA) Former University of Arkansas-Fort Smith women's basketball coach Louis Whorton has died. 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. "Both Brandon and Zane bring a high level of character, energy, enthusiasm and experience to our program. "You honor people because of the influence they make in people's lives. Our priority will always be about the young people, our students. It means so much to be able to come back and coach the Lions. UAFS HEAD COACH RYAN McADAMS Ryan McAdams is now in his second season at the helm of the UAFS women's basketball program, holding an overall record of 9-22 during his time in Fort Smith. It was a very special night honoring coach Kaundart. It is important to him to have a program that develops young men . The UAFS Black Student Association hosted a public forum Sept. 17 on conquering bias and improving understanding on campus. In a press release sent to the media by Fort Smith City Director Andr Good on behalf of Sebastian County NAACP President Jerry Jennings, the association said it seeks transparency and justice in the matter. Bailey inherits a Lions program that is coming off its most successful season in its nine-year history as a NCAA Division II program. 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. I didn't know it at the time. I attended the Lady Lions meet and greet and fully support UAFS womens basketball Coach Tari Cummings, her staff and team. Louis Whorton, former head women's basketball coach at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith, died over the weekend. "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. UAFS men's basketball coaches are taking part in this year's "Suits and Sneakers Week" presented by NABC's Coaches vs Cancer. 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. Bush, David Nobody prepared us for life more than he did.". 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. Boone left RMU after 2000 to take on the task of turning Eastern Michigan University into a competitive DI program. He has a daughter, Alyvia. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. It was an opportunity for a moment of reflection for UAFS coach Jim Boone and his players on the program Kaundart helped build. (Submitted Photo). In a letter sent to UAFS Athletics on Friday, Feb. 24,. 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. We will be up-tempo offensively and get the ball up the floor in transition. It is important to him to have a program that develops young mens character, which will fit into our athletic culture, Janz said. Former head coach Jim Boon resigned at the end of the season. 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 highlights for me was hearing all the stories people had to tell about coach Kaundart. Bailey joined the college ranks in 2010 when he served as an intern at Texas-Permian Basin for head coach Dwaine Osborne. 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. FORT SMITH (KFSM) Justin Bailey resigned as the UA-Fort Smith men's basketball coach after being arrested on suspicion . Cummings, a former Lady Lions player and assistant, went a combined 27-39 in three seasons after returning to her alma mater. 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. Williams, from Edmund, Okla., was a guard and the second-leading scorer for UAFS for the 2018-19 season. Chappell also worked at Elite Hoops Basketball as the Nike Basketball director/trainer and was a camp director at the Kendrick Perkins NBA Skills Camp. "But even with Jim King telling stories there were some tears in the room as well. It means a lot for us to carry on what he did for this school and community. He was named PSAC Coach of the Year on three occasions (1988, 1992, 1996) and NCAA Region Coach Year twice (1992, 1996). 4 spot. Your email address will not be published. He was inducted into the UAFS Athletics Hall of Fame in 2019 and the . The official 2022-23 Men's Basketball Roster for the University of Arkansas Fort Smith Lions The official 2022-23 Men's Basketball Roster for the University of Arkansas Fort Smith Lions 2022-23 Men's Basketball Roster - UA Fort Smith Athletics Skip To Main Content Pause All Rotators Skip To Main Content Scoreboard 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. 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. #RunToTheRoar . Though Boones apology and words were welcomed, not everyone felt it was enough. His legacy has spanned many generations, but his name will now stand the test of time. - 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. 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 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. We want to lay out the pillars of our culture hard work, toughness, passion and unity. Published: 5:21 PM CDT May 4, 2019. Tyler Williams was one of those students and was released without cause, Good said. "Zane is very thorough as well as organized and eager to impact our program. It is our belief that players win games in March, not plays. "Coach Kaundart didn't allow us to take breaks, so I ran to the other end and shot some free throws. Coach Boone will develop an elite level basketball program here at UAFS, Janz said. We truly have some excellent student athletes here at UAFS. Im very excited about getting this opportunity, said Bailey, a Fort Smith Northside High School graduate. 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. McElrath, Courtney After the first hour, we took five minutes to get a drink of water, and we were going to practice for another hour. Neither these AP materials nor any portion thereof may be stored in a computer except for personal and noncommercial use. There is no additional information to display. 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. UAFS is home for Justin. Late Thursday night, representation for University of Arkansas-Fort Smith men's basketball coach Jim Boone sent a statement to The Oklahoman detailing its investigation of allegations of racial discrimination made by former UAFS player Tyler Williams.. A five-page statement from the Mars Law Firm on behalf of Boone alleges that Williams "intended to transfer from UA-FS all along and knew . 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. Gibson played four seasons at Middle Tennessee State prior to becoming a graduate assistant coach. 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. (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. 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. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); HoopDirt is your source for the latest college basketball coaching news, rumors, and job postings. Kaundart's name won't either with the arena named after him, too. As graduate assistant coach, Gibson was involved in many aspects of the program and served as video coordinator. The Lone Star Conference will be the largest conference in NCAA Division II. Such is life in the COVID-19 world. After helping lead the Lions to the NJCAA title, he transferred to UT-Permian Basin where he garnered All-Heartland Conference honors. 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. 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. Under Kaundart's tutelage, Westark became one of the top junior college men's basketball programs in the nation. We work to develop our players to maximize their abilities and to put them into positions to enhance their strengths, Boone said. 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. The senior-laden Lions also made their fourthnational tournament appearance in five seasons. The class consists of guards Terrell Kabala, Drew Miller, Dalton Gayman, Payton Brown and forward Justus Cooper. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); HoopDirt is your source for the latest college basketball coaching news, rumors, and job postings. Boone, Jimmy Reichle, Andrew Its what we do, its our trademark, its who we are and its our identity. Bailey said he is excited about getting the opportunity to come home and coach the Lions. 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. "Coach Boone will develop an elite level basketball program here at UAFS," Janz said. O'Connor. Anderson, Furaha 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. 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. It was hard to breathe in there with the smog that had rolled in with no air conditioning. Men's Basketball Longtime Alma softball Coach Charla Parrish coached. 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. At both levels combined, he compiled a 648 . "Gayle Kaundart is the first coach that really made a difference in the level of competition 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. 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.". Required fields are marked *. 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. Janz said those are the moments he will remember most from the dedication of Gayle Kaundart Arena. It was a really, really special night for a very special person.". 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. 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. 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. 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. He played in only five games in his first season with the Lions, which was their NJCAA national championship season. RT @UAFSSports: The UAFS Basketball Coaches Show returns tonight at Walk-On's from 6-7 p.m.! UAFS honors Fort Smith coaching legend Kaundart, 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. His 94-24 league record in the PSAC is still the best of any coach in that conferences history. I thought there were more important issues to be discussed, he said. Boone remains on campus participating in team-related activities. Join us tonight at Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux for the UAFS Basketball Coaches Show from 6-7 p.m.! There is so much to do, and its important to remain focused on our priorities and on creating a championship culture, Boone said. UAFS Men's Basketball will host an individual camp and an elite camp this summer. Founded, monitored, and run by college coaches. He averaged 2.4 points per game before his season was cut short because of an injury that eventually led to a medical redshirt. 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. Boone began his career as a standout player at West Virginia State College, where he was a four-year letterman. 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. FORT SMITH, Ark. 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. "UAFS is home for Justin. Updated: Dec 6, 2021 / 03:55 PM CST. "We talked with our team earlier in the week about coach Kaundart and what it meant for us to represent him. Boone left RMU after 2000 to take on the task of turning Eastern Michigan University into a competitive DI program.In five seasons at EMU, Boone quadrupled the programs wins total and set several EMU attendance records. The tears, too. The other guys laid down on the floor. 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 Men's Basketball Head Coach 479-788-7592 479-788-7592 @CoachJimBoone: Jimmy Boone: Assistant Men's Basketball Coach . But UAFS men's basketball coach Jim Boone was notified that his team's opponent, Cameron, wasn't coming to the Stubblefield Center. King made it to the NBA Finals three times and played in the 1968 All-Star game. Not long after the coaching search began, Coach Boone became an intriguing candidate. In five seasons at EMU, Boone quadrupled the programs wins total and set several EMU attendance records. Grantham, Brian "We were running drills exactly like coach Kaundart did during my NBA tryout for the Lakers," King said. 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. "Suits and Sneakers Week" is the biggest platform that Coaches vs Cancer has each year. Ekezie, Drew I loved hearing from Darrell Walker about how coach Kaundart changed his life coming to Fort Smith from Chicago. During his first season at Lamar, the Cardinals made their first postseason appearance since the 2012 NCAA Championship run. UAFS is now in the process of hiring a new coach, its third since Whorton retired at the end of the 2015-16 season. I still want to see justice done for this young man who did nothing to be dismissed from this team, Good said. Listen live on Fox Sports Radio 103.5 or watch on the LSC Digital Network! 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