He was a fundamental coach that wanted you to do everything right. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Boone was inducted into the California (Pa.) Hall of Fame in 2005. He is married to the former Stephanie VanVranken, and they are the proud parents of two sons, Jimmy and Joey. 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. Kaundart's name won't either with the arena named after him, too. RSVP's required. 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. Thatchampionship experience led Boone to California University of Pennsylvania as head coach. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. All rights reserved. Prior to that, the Beaumont, Texas, native was an assistant coach at NCAA Division II Armstrong Atlantic State University for one season. 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. 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 senior-laden Lions also made their fourthnational tournament appearance in five seasons. Cadeaux de Dieu, Lukas The buzz that event created throughout the week was phenomenal.". 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. It's our job as the current caretakers of the department to be able to look back and make sure those that came before us are celebrated. 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. Boone, a native of Winfield, W.Va., has been a collegiate head coach for 33 seasons at the NCAA Division I and II levels. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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.". 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. I thought there were more important issues to be discussed, he said. 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. A nationwide search for a new head coach in mens basketball at the UAFS will begin immediately. Its all about people and leadership. 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. We are a program that is founded upon simplicity, fundamentals and their execution. The Grizzlies and Lady Bears up until last year played at Kaundart-Grizzly Fieldhouse, which was their home since the 1965 season. This decision was made with much thought and prayer. We want to keep that legacy going because we are standing on their shoulders. At the time, it was the Lions second national tournament appearance in three seasons. FORT SMITH (KFSM) Justin Bailey resigned as the UA-Fort Smith men's basketball coach after being arrested on suspicion . 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. It was hard to breathe in there with the smog that had rolled in with no air conditioning. Former head coach Jim Boon resigned at the end of the season. Lovato coached the Lady Lions for two seasons. His ability to create relationships combined with his work ethic make for a great combination as a coach.". During his final professional season, he averaged 14.3 points per game while playing for Germany's Licher Baeran. 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. "Anytime you get a chance to honor a true legend of your university, it is really special," Janz said. During that time, Bailey worked with five Sun Devils who went on to play professionally. The official staff directory for the University of Arkansas Fort Smith Lions Skip To Main . I learned a lot from coach Newman and coach Price, Bailey said. In five seasons at EMU, Boone quadrupled the programs wins total and set several EMU attendance records. 0:46. Boone remains on campus participating in team-related activities. 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. Bailey played in 29 games during his second season and was the Lions fourth-leading scorer with 7.8 points per game. The letter described what the Williamses called a racist act by Boone in regards to the Tyler Williams dreadlocks hairstyle. Nobody prepared us for life more than he did.". 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. It was great to host the Kaundart family, a ton of UAFS supporters and a ton of dignitaries from the area.". 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. 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. 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. During his career, Boones teams have won seven conference championships, four tournament titles and have made 11 postseason appearances. I liked a couple of them really well, but coach Kaundart was the best teacher of the game I ever played for. 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. It was a very special night honoring coach Kaundart. Talk Business & Politics is a news website that covers business, politics and culture in Arkansas. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); HoopDirt is your source for the latest college basketball coaching news, rumors, and job postings. Copyright Talk Business & Politics 2017. I did not want to take away from anything that may have been or could have been discussed that might not have been if I were present. 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. FORT SMITH, Ark. 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. After helping lead the Lions to the NJCAA title, he transferred to UT-Permian Basin where he garnered All-Heartland Conference honors. Our vision is to build a championship quality program, a program that will compete for conference, regional and national prominence. Indianapolis jumped two spots to occupy the No. We will play all man-to-man. In 2009, the Pioneers won a school-record 20 games and the made its second-ever trip to the NCAA Tournament. Kaundart finished with a 379-87 record during his 13 seasons at Westark, which became a popular recruiting stop for many major NCAA Division I coaches. This community and university is so supportive of this program.. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. 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. Gibson played four seasons at Middle Tennessee State prior to becoming a graduate assistant coach. He averaged 2.4 points per game before his season was cut short because of an injury that eventually led to a medical redshirt. Linenberger, Jaxon (Submitted Photo). The next few weeks will be busy for Boone as he looks to lay the foundation for his new team. 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. Following up on something HoopDirt.com first mentioned over the weekend (D2 DIRT). The celebration of Kaundart throughout the night earlier this month won't soon be forgotten. 4 spot. 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. The Lady Lions' last eight regular-season games were canceled because of COVID-19. 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 FORT SMITH, Ark. 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. 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. FORT SMITH, Ark. "The history and what's already been done here I'm just looking to continue to build on that.". Janz said those are the moments he will remember most from the dedication of Gayle Kaundart Arena. Lastly, we want to get around campus and meet our campus and our Fort Smith community. 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. 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. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. On Sept. 11, Riley reported that the universitys EOC officer did not find substantial evidence to support the claim of race discrimination but that the process revealed a need for better communications when addressing a sensitive matter, particularly when raised by a student. In her statement, Riley said the UAFS athletics department will not condone or allow a policy, procedure, or practice conveyed verbally or in writing to dictate the hair styles or hair lengths for its student athletes. Riley also said she would allocate resources to hire a director of campus diversity and inclusion. I loved hearing from Darrell Walker about how coach Kaundart changed his life coming to Fort Smith from Chicago. The page you are looking for no longer exists. 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. Univ of Arkansas Fort Smith - Basketball powered by. Though Boones apology and words were welcomed, not everyone felt it was enough. Chappell was previously a graduate assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at NCAA Division I Northern Arizona University for two seasons. Kaundart was named NJCAA National Coach of the Year in 1981. 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. We are not as much about running plays as we are about teaching our players how to play. 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. He has built championship programs at many NCAA Division II institutions and has always done it with integrity. FORT SMITH, Arkansas. On the money side of things, the UAFS baseball program brought home $499,243 in revenue and paid out $499,243 in total expenses. All Rights Reserved, DRA Co-chairman speaks at Jonesboro conference, Commercial produce production workshop slated for Jonesboro, House Education committee quizzes LEARNS sponsor on bills details, State, partner organizations launch new foster care effort called Every Child Arkansas, Fort Smith Mayor McGill says city in good shape, must work to stay ahead of the curve, Bathroom ban bill passes Senate Judiciary committee, Fort Smith School Board tables decision on Barling area student attendance zone. "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. 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.. White, Daryl O'Neil, Caleb There is no additional information to display: - 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. "We did this right before covid with the name on the court, but the flow of events went against us. Arkansas headlines delivered to you on demand. 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 began his career as a standout player at West Virginia State College, where he was a four-year letterman. Founded, monitored, and run by college coaches. 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. I believe Brandon will be a perfect fit to the UAFS community and to our program.". 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. Anderson, Furaha "Coach Boone will develop an elite level basketball program here at UAFS," Janz said. Northwest Missouri State and Indiana (Pa.) moved up one spot each to second and third, respectively. "This university has been lucky to have many influential people. Basically you have 13 young men who are coming together that weekend (of the incident), and for them to galvanize as a group and to become a family and the support that they showed me and their teammates was phenomenal, Boone said. A lot of smiles and laughs but tears as well. 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. He couldn't wait to see high school coaches and players on campus for the first time in two years in a team camp . Your email address will not be published. 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. During his time with the Vulcans, Boones 1992 squad posted 31 wins and was the number one team in the country. It means so much to be able to come back and coach the Lions. Chappell played four seasons at NCAA Division I Lamar University, where he averaged 8.4 points per game during his senior season. I was planning to go and actually thought I was going to be asked to on the panel. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. He left EMU after the 2005 season forTusculum College, a member of NCAA DII and the South Atlantic Conference. Featured guests will be UAFS Women's Basketball Head CoachRyan McAdamsand UAFS Men's Basketball Head CoachJim Boonewith host Jimmy Haas. We work to develop our players to maximize their abilities and to put them into positions to enhance their strengths, Boone said. 11/11/2022 1:15:00 PM. "You honor people because of the influence they make in people's lives. The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith men's basketball coach responded, through his attorney, to racial discrimination allegations. 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. It was great to finally get it done and do it right. Boone left RMU after 2000 to take on the task of turning Eastern Michigan University into a competitive DI program. Of the six returning players, only one has been with the team for more than one year. Men's Basketball 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 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. During his time with the Lions, he helped recruit and produce seven All-Conference selections including two first-team picks two freshmen of the year, a defensive player of the year and an All-American. Offensively, we will play a style that our fans and the Fort Smith community will identify with and will love. "UAFS is home for Justin. We truly have some excellent student athletes here at UAFS. 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. This past season, UAFS finished 3-6. He helped lead the Lions to a berth in the NJCAA Region II Tournament. Culture is very important to me, and Justin will build a positive, high energy, trusting culture. twitter MENU HOME JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST HEAD COACH RYAN MCADAMS STUBBLEFIELD CENTER UAFS WOMEN' BASKETBALL Chappell said he is excited about joining Newman's staff and helping to continue to build on the program's success. "I'm excited to announce that Brandon Chappell and Zane Gibson have joined the UAFS men's basketball family," Newman said. View Full Bio, Cameron As graduate assistant coach, Gibson was involved in many aspects of the program and served as video coordinator. "There were a lot of smiles and laughter," Janz said. Defensively, I expect we will play a lot of pressure defense.. All rights reserved. "The highlights for me was hearing all the stories people had to tell about coach Kaundart. When people make that kind of impact in your life, you get the whole range of emotions. The Alma native was a standout player and coach that was good enough to earn him membership in four different halls of fame during his lifetime. Kaundart, who passed away in 1995 at the age of 72, left behind quite a footprint coaching men's basketball. It was an opportunity for a moment of reflection for UAFS coach Jim Boone and his players on the program Kaundart helped build. After the first hour, we took five minutes to get a drink of water, and we were going to practice for another hour. 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. Tyler Williams was one of those students and was released without cause, Good said. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. In the seven seasons since, UAFS coaches Elena Lavato (2016-18), Tari Cummings (2018-21) and Ryan McAdams have a combined 67-69 record. 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. 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. He left EMU after the 2005 season for Tusculum College, a member of NCAA DII and the South Atlantic Conference. 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. Bailey inherits a Lions program that is coming off its most successful season in its nine-year history as a NCAA Division II program. 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. "Both Brandon and Zane bring a high level of character, energy, enthusiasm and experience to our program. We will hire our staff, and, very much as in recruiting our team, our staff will be about the right fit, people who fit and will embrace our culture. UAFS jumped out to a 25-19 edge at halftime with the help of a 13-3 run late in the first half. Johnson set the tone for his dominance this year when UAFS faced East Central University to open the season. RT @UAFSSports: The UAFS Basketball Coaches Show returns tonight at Walk-On's from 6-7 p.m.! Published: 5:21 PM CDT May 4, 2019. The class consists of guards Terrell Kabala, Drew Miller, Dalton Gayman, Payton Brown and forward Justus Cooper. 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. 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