UAFS coach Jim Boone had been counting down the days until the team camp started. Bailey said he is excited about getting the opportunity to come home and coach the Lions. 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. 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. Bailey joined the college ranks in 2010 when he served as an intern at Texas-Permian Basin for head coach Dwaine Osborne. 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. 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. The buzz that event created throughout the week was phenomenal.". The page you are looking for no longer exists. 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. Boone remains on campus participating in team-related activities. "Coach Kaundart didn't allow us to take breaks, so I ran to the other end and shot some free throws. 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. In a letter sent to UAFS Athletics on Friday, Feb. 24,. 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 means a lot for us to carry on what he did for this school and community. 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. 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. 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They said former UAFS men's basketball coach Justin Bailey was placed on administrative leave after being arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. We are so excited to roll our sleeves up and get to work on building an elite program. 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. His ability to create relationships combined with his work ethic make for a great combination as a coach.". His 94-24 league record in the PSAC is still the best of any coach in that conferences history. UAFS is home for Justin. Bailey played in 29 games during his second season and was the Lions fourth-leading scorer with 7.8 points per game. Thanks to great sources who had HoopDirt.com out in front of this one yesterday (DII DIRT). Cost for both camps is $85. FORT SMITH, Ark. He was a fundamental coach that wanted you to do everything right. "We are honored to have the opportunity to have our program here in his arena," Boone said. Bailey played basketball for two seasons (2005-07) at UAFS, which competed in NJCAA at that time. 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. Copyright Talk Business & Politics 2017. 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. From 1990-96, his California teams recorded more than 20 victories for six consecutive years tallying an impressive 150-33 mark during that span. McAdams becomes the third coach to lead the Lady Lions since longtime coach Louis Whorton retired in . 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 said that he cannot speak for the entire organization, but that he, personally, is not satisfied. O'Connor. Anderson, Furaha 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. 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.. This decision was made with much thought and prayer. doctor explains, Florida News That Affects You March 1, 2023 | 1290 VDNH, Fayetteville City Council appoints PWC Commissioner, Girls high school basketball team will lose the tournament instead of playing a transgender player, UA pitching depth is on the coachs agenda, 8 Good Luck Charms and the Stories Behind Them, Dreams Explained: What it Means When You Dream About These 4 Things, 7 21st Century Directors and Why We Love Their Movies, Making it in Music: 7 Under 30 Musicians Success Stories. They chose not to do that, which I think was a good decision, because they didnt want me to become a focal point of something that was supposed to be much bigger than me in terms of the discussion that was being held, Boone said. Good said while he is concerned with Williams, he and others in the community are committed to seeking justice and common ground. Univ of Arkansas Fort Smith - Basketball powered by. 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. "Both Brandon and Zane bring a high level of character, energy, enthusiasm and experience to our program. Under Kaundart's tutelage, Westark became one of the top junior college men's basketball programs in the nation. Iyamah, Payton Former coach Jim Boone sent in his resignation following the end of the season. Chappell played four seasons at NCAA Division I Lamar University, where he averaged 8.4 points per game during his senior season. Whorton is the winningest UAFS women's basketball coach in program history, compiling 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. 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. 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. 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. Join us tonight at Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux for the UAFS Basketball Coaches Show from 6-7 p.m.! Culture is very important to me, and Justin will build a positive, high energy, trusting culture. He left EMU after the 2005 season for Tusculum College, a member of NCAA DII and the South Atlantic Conference. Dallas Nonprofit Conducts De-Escalation Training for Nightclubs, License Plate Reading Technology Coming to Seakeston, Carbondale, Is Texarkana eating its way to dementia? What evidence, beyond the after-the-fact statement of Coach Boone, does UAFS have that indicates the basis of the dismissal of Tyler Williams from its basketball team was based on hair length, as . In a letter sent to the UAFS Athletics on Friday, February 24, Boone announced his intention to retire from basketball after 38 years of service and over 600 career wins. ALL LSC SCHEDULE: Due to the coronavirus pandemic, UAFS will be playing a shortened 20-game schedule which consists entirely of LSC competition. 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. "Zane has been directly involved with the recent success at Middle Tennessee State. Linenberger, Jaxon Cadeaux de Dieu, Lukas (KNWA/KFTA) Former University of Arkansas-Fort Smith women's basketball coach Louis Whorton has died. 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'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. Men's Basketball Indianapolis jumped two spots to occupy the No. RT @UAFSSports: Join us tonight at Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux for the UAFS Basketball Coaches Show from 6-7 p.m.! Our style of play will be like what they do. After four seasons at UAFS, Bailey joined the Lamar coaching staff in June 2016. 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. FORT SMITH -- The on-court dedication of Gayle Kaundart Arena on the campus of the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith was 1,112 days in the making, but the celebration was well worth the wait. The veteran leader is currently ranked 8th nationally in wins among active coaches and top 30 all-time. 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. During his time with the Vulcans, Boones 1992 squad posted 31 wins and was the number one team in the country. (Submitted Photo). It will air on KFPW AM1230 until the conclusion of UAFS Baseball on Fox Sports Radio 103.5. UAFS Women's Basketball Camps are led by the UAFS Lions Women's Basketball coaching staff. "Suits and Sneakers Week" is the biggest platform that Coaches vs Cancer has each year. Williams, from Edmund, Okla., was a guard and the second-leading scorer for UAFS for the 2018-19 season. He helped bring home the school's first national championship in any sport in 1981. 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. Boone, a native of Winfield, W.Va., has been a collegiate head coach for 33 seasons at the NCAA Division I and II levels. 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. 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. Arkansas headlines delivered to you on demand. The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith men's basketball coach responded, through his attorney, to racial discrimination allegations. During his first season at Lamar, the Cardinals made their first postseason appearance since the 2012 NCAA Championship run. 2023 www.swtimes.com. 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. But UAFS men's basketball coach Jim Boone was notified that his team's opponent, Cameron, wasn't coming to the Stubblefield Center. Former UAFS basketball player Tyler . Kaundart's success didn't slow when he made the jump to the next level. 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. Offical Twitter of the University of Arkansas- Fort Smith Men's Basketball Managers #1MORE link to our schedule to stream games below. #RunToTheRoar . Kaundart's name won't either with the arena named after him, too. It is important to him to have a program that develops young mens character, which will fit into our athletic culture, Janz said. In a letter sent to the UAFS Athletics on Friday, February 24, Boone announced his intention to retire from basketball after 38 years of service and over 600 career wins. by Tina Alvey Dale([emailprotected]) November 6, 2019 5:31 pm 3,336 views. "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. We want to keep that legacy going because we are standing on their shoulders. The right-hander tied his own program record with a 13-strikeout performance while . Northwest Missouri State and Indiana (Pa.) moved up one spot each to second and third, respectively. King made it to the NBA Finals three times and played in the 1968 All-Star game. King went far after winning two state championships at Fort Smith High. "Being able to do this for someone like coach Kaundart is so special," Janz said. Nobody prepared us for life more than he did.". 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Its all about people and leadership. 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. 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 legacy has spanned many generations, but his name will now stand the test of time. He made the NBA playoffs in nine of the 10 seasons he was in the league, playing a total of 73 postseason games. During his time with the Vulcans, Boones 1992 squad posted 31 wins and was the number one team in the country. It is important to him to have a program that develops young men . Boone, Jimmy Bush, David He has a daughter, Alyvia. A lot of smiles and laughs but tears as well. He resigned early this year. 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. After helping lead the Lions to the NJCAA title, he transferred to UT-Permian Basin where he garnered All-Heartland Conference honors. "Anytime you get a chance to honor a true legend of your university, it is really special," Janz said. 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. It only grew to new heights from there. Boone has led the Lions to an overall 36-42 record with since joining the staff in 2019. I didn't know it at the time. 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. White, Daryl 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. 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. Former Head Men's Basketball Coach Jim Boone resigned from his position as head coach at UAFS following four years with the program. We work to develop our players to maximize their abilities and to put them into positions to enhance their strengths, Boone said. Coach Boone will develop an elite level basketball program here at UAFS, Janz said. "Gayle Kaundart is the first coach that really made a difference in the level of competition here. Ligon, Drake The fundamental drills Kaundart made his players run to perfection was just the spark King needed to start his pro career. Bailey inherits a Lions program that is coming off its most successful season in its nine-year history as a NCAA Division II program. 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. 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 did not attend that forum, a move that was questioned by several in attendance who wanted the chance to address him and hear what he had to say. The Grizzlies and Lady Bears up until last year played at Kaundart-Grizzly Fieldhouse, which was their home since the 1965 season. Chappell was previously a graduate assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at NCAA Division I Northern Arizona University for two seasons. But I just really felt at the end of the day it would have been inappropriate for me to have attended.. Jim Boone was hired as UAFS head men's basketball coach on Tuesday, April 9. 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. Lastly, we want to get around campus and meet our campus and our Fort Smith community. We've had former players of coach Kaundart talk to our team. UAFS is home for me, and if you cut me, I bleed Lions blue. Irby, Evan We are a program that is founded upon simplicity, fundamentals and their execution. The UAFS Basketball Coaches Show returns tonight at Walk-On's from 6-7 p.m.! Kaundart was named NJCAA National Coach of the Year in 1981. Fort Smith is turning the ball over just 10.3 times per game and has a +6.3 rebounding margin thus far. 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. https://uafortsmithlions.com/news/2019/4/9/boone-named-uafs-mens-basketball-coach.aspx. 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 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. UAFS Women's Basketball Camps are held at the UAFS Basketball Facilities on the University of Arkansas Fort Smith campus in Fort Smith, Arkansas. "Brandon has an extremely high energy level and an outstanding knowledge of the game," Newman said. 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. We are not as much about running plays as we are about teaching our players how to play. That couldn't be more true with coach Kaundart. He still holds the school record for conference wins over a four-year period at Tusculum. Gibson played four seasons at Middle Tennessee State prior to becoming a graduate assistant coach. He is married to the former Stephanie VanVranken, and they are the proud parents of two sons, Jimmy and Joey. 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. Assistant Coach : Arizona State, 2014 : 2022-23 Support Staff Printer Friendly Version Name Position . In his 2018-19 roster photo, Williams sports chin-length dreadlocks that are pulled back from his face. 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. Gibson, a native of Chattanooga, Tenn., was previously a graduate assistant for two seasons at NCAA Division I Middle Tennessee State. Copyright 2023, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. 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. 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. 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 Williamses submitted their letter to multiple UAFS leaders on Aug. 19. Bailey helped coach the Cardinals to an eight-game turnaround last season, finishing just short of a 20-win campaign. Janz said those are the moments he will remember most from the dedication of Gayle Kaundart Arena. "The coaches saw I knew the drills, so I started leading them. 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