One that was deemed more than worthy of his name being attached to the Stubblefield Center, which was opened in 2002. 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. Boone was inducted into the California (Pa.) Hall of Fame in 2005. O'Neil, Caleb 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. The right-hander tied his own program record with a 13-strikeout performance while . 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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It is important to him to have a program that develops young mens character, which will fit into our athletic culture, Janz said. 11/11/2022 1:15:00 PM. I didn't know it at the time. 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 UAFS Women's Basketball Camps are held at the UAFS Basketball Facilities on the University of Arkansas Fort Smith campus in Fort Smith, Arkansas. UAFS is now in the process of hiring a new coach, its third since Whorton retired at the end of the 2015-16 season. He said that he cannot speak for the entire organization, but that he, personally, is not satisfied. 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. UAFS is home for me, and if you cut me, I bleed Lions blue. 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. During his time with the Vulcans, Boones 1992 squad posted 31 wins and was the number one team in the country. Kaundart was named NJCAA National Coach of the Year in 1981. King made it to the NBA Finals three times and played in the 1968 All-Star game. Under Kaundart's tutelage, Westark became one of the top junior college men's basketball programs in the nation. We've had former players of coach Kaundart talk to our team. 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. The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith men's basketball coach responded, through his attorney, to racial discrimination allegations. Boone was named GSC Coach of the Year, marking theseventh time in his career he has captured such an honor. Prior to joining Newmans staff at UAFS, Bailey spent two seasons as a graduate assistant coach at Arizona State. UAFS men's basketball coaches are taking part in this year's "Suits and Sneakers Week" presented by NABC's Coaches vs Cancer. 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. I learned a lot from coach Newman and coach Price, Bailey said. twitter MENU HOME JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST HEAD COACH RYAN MCADAMS STUBBLEFIELD CENTER UAFS WOMEN' BASKETBALL Cost for both camps is $85. 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. 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 was named PSAC Coach of the Year on three occasions (1988, 1992, 1996) and NCAA Region Coach Year twice (1992, 1996). It will air on KFPW AM1230 until the conclusion of UAFS Baseball on Fox Sports Radio 103.5. Under Boones leadership, the Bobcats (22-9) defeated perennial NCAA Division II power Winston Salem State in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament before falling to West Liberty State. 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. 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. Reichle, Andrew You can also sign up for daily e-mail news delivered every morning to your inbox. A native of Fort Smith, Bailey is a former UAFS basketball player and former UAFS assistant men's basketball coach and head men's cross country coach. The 17-game improvement represents the best among NCAA Division II institutions over this period of time. 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. From 1990-96, his California teams recorded more than 20 victories for six consecutive years tallying an impressive 150-33 mark during that span. It was an opportunity for a moment of reflection for UAFS coach Jim Boone and his players on the program Kaundart helped build. Gibson, who also will be the men's cross country head coach, said he is excited about being a part of Newman's staff. UPDATED FOR 2023: Click to view our FULL LIST of coaching changes at EVERY LEVEL of college basketball. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. The UAFS Basketball Coaches Show returns tonight at Walk-On's from 6-7 p.m.! 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. 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. During that time, Bailey worked with five Sun Devils who went on to play professionally. 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.. Talk Business & Politics is a news website that covers business, politics and culture in Arkansas. In a letter sent to UAFS Athletics on Friday, Feb. 24,. 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. The Lone Star Conference will be the largest conference in NCAA Division II. The Lady Lions' last eight regular-season games were canceled because of COVID-19. 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. 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. 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. Gibson played four seasons at Middle Tennessee State prior to becoming a graduate assistant coach. Men's Basketball Head Coach 479-788-7592 479-788-7592 @CoachJimBoone: Jimmy Boone: Assistant Men's Basketball Coach . 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. There is so much to do, and its important to remain focused on our priorities and on creating a championship culture, Boone said. Neither these AP materials nor any portion thereof may be stored in a computer except for personal and noncommercial use. 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. 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. The celebration of Kaundart throughout the night earlier this month won't soon be forgotten. Its what we do, its our trademark, its who we are and its our identity. 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. They said former UAFS men's basketball coach Justin Bailey was placed on administrative leave after being arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. 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. Our priority will always be about the young people, our students. 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. 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. 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. FORT SMITH, Ark. 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 left RMU after 2000 to take on the task of turning Eastern Michigan University into a competitive DI 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. "UAFS is home for Justin. Good said while he is concerned with Williams, he and others in the community are committed to seeking justice and common ground. The UAFS Basketball Coaches Show will make its season debut Monday, November 14at Walk On's Sports Bistreaux, located at 4306 Phoenix Avenue in Fort Smith. Ingram, Jim "It was a very nice night visiting with everyone and celebrating coach Kaundart," King said. FORT SMITH (KFSM) Justin Bailey resigned as the UA-Fort Smith men's basketball coach after being arrested on suspicion . Miller, Evan At both levels combined, he compiled a 648 . Assistant Coach : Arizona State, 2014 : 2022-23 Support Staff Printer Friendly Version Name Position . (KNWA/KFTA) Former University of Arkansas-Fort Smith women's basketball coach Louis Whorton has died. His 94-24 league record in the PSAC is still the best of any coach in that conferences history. 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. McAdams becomes the third coach to lead the Lady Lions since longtime coach Louis Whorton retired in . Offensively, we will play a style that our fans and the Fort Smith community will identify with and will love. 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. 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 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. 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. At the time, it was the Lions second national tournament appearance in three seasons. Longtime Alma softball Coach Charla Parrish coached. 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. (Submitted Photo). The next few weeks will be busy for Boone as he looks to lay the foundation for his new team. FORT SMITH, Ark. 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