Jim Whitesell
Jim Whitesell (born December 27, 1959) is an American college basketball coach, currently the head men's coach for the Buffalo Bulls. He has previously coached at the Division I level as a head coach at Loyola University Chicago and an assistant at St. John's and Saint Louis. Whitesell replaced Larry Farmer as head coach of the Ramblers on April 14, 2004. Whitesell was fired as head coach of the Ramblers on March 14, 2011, after seven seasons, posting a 109–106 record in that time. Whitesell was hired in August 2013 as an assistant coach at St. John's to fill the void left by former director of basketball operations Moe Hicks. On April 16, 2015, he was named associate head coach of men's basketball at the University at Buffalo. On April 6, 2019, Whitesell was named the 14th head coach of men's basketball at the University at Buffalo, filling the void left by Nate Oats when he resigned to take the head coach position at the University of Alabama. Several of Whitesell's brothers ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Head Coach
A head coach, senior coach or manager is a professional at training and developing athletes. They typically hold a more public profile and are paid more than other coaches. In some sports, the head coach is instead called the "manager", as in association football and professional baseball. In other sports, such as Australian rules football, the head coach is generally termed a senior coach. A head coach normally reports to a sporting director or a general manager of the team. Other coaches are usually subordinate to the head coach, often in offensive positions or defensive positions, and occasionally proceed down into individualized position coaches. American football Head coaching responsibilities in American football vary depending on the level of the sport. High school football As with most other head coaches, high school coaches are primarily tasked with organizing and training football players. This includes creating game plans, evaluating players, and leading the team dur ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Chris Whitesell
Christopher Whitesell is an American television soap opera writer. He has served as either co-head writer, associate head writer, or a breakdown writer on the shows he has worked. In April 2012, he was named co-head writer of ''Days of Our Lives'' with Gary Tomlin, replacing Marlene Clark McPherson and Darrell Ray Thomas who had been let go. Biography He is the son of Patricia and John Patrick "Jack" Whitesell.The Courier: "Iowa Falls family finds ties to show business" by Jessica Miller Mar 12, 2001 His brothers are the late film and television actor , Thomas ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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2005–06 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Season
The 2005–06 NCAA Division I men's basketball season began on November 6, 2005, progressed through the regular season and conference tournaments, and concluded with the 2006 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament championship game on April 3, 2006, at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Florida Gators won their first NCAA national championship with a 73–56 victory over the UCLA Bruins. This was the final Final Four site at the RCA Dome. The Final Four will return to the city of Indianapolis, but will be held at Lucas Oil Stadium. Season headlines * Florida won its first national title in basketball, defeating UCLA in the championship game 73–57. The team was led by a group of sophomores, several of whom were the offspring of retired professional athletes, nicknamed "The Oh-fours." Forward Al Horford and guard Taurean Green were the sons of former NBA players (Tito Horford and Sidney Green respectively), while center and Final Four MOP Joakim Noah was the ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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2004–05 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Season
The 2004–05 NCAA Division I men's basketball season began on November 10, 2004, progressed through the regular season and conference tournaments, and concluded with the 2005 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament championship game on April 4, 2005 at the Edward Jones Dome in Saint Louis, Missouri. The North Carolina Tar Heels won their fourth NCAA national championship with a 75–70 victory over the Illinois Fighting Illini. Season headlines * The preseason AP All-American team was named on November 9. Chris Paul of Wake Forest was the leading vote-getter (55 of 72 votes). The rest of the team included Lawrence Roberts of Mississippi State (50 votes), Wayne Simien of Kansas (50), Julius Hodge of NC State (41) and Hakim Warrick of Syracuse (33). Season outlook Pre-season polls The top 25 from the AP and ESPN/USA Today Coaches Polls November 11, 2004. Conference membership changes These schools joined new conferences for the 2004–05 season. Regular seas ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Horizon League
The Horizon League is an 11-school collegiate athletic conference in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I, whose members are located in and near the Great Lakes region. The Horizon League founded in 1979 as the Midwestern City Conference. The conference changed its name to Midwestern Collegiate Conference in 1985 and then the Horizon League in 2001. The conference started with a membership of six teams and has fluctuated in size with 24 different schools as members at different times. The League currently has 11 members. Its most recent membership changes occurred on July 1, 2022 with the departure of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) to the Missouri Valley Conference. The Horizon League does not sponsor football. History Foundation In May 1978, DePaul University hosted a meeting with representatives from Bradley, Dayton, Detroit, Illinois State, Loyola–Chicago, Air Force, and Xavier who all agreed in principle that a new athletic confere ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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2004 NCAA Division II Men's Basketball Tournament
The 2004 NCAA Division II men's basketball tournament was the 48th annual single-elimination tournament to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division II college basketball in the United States. Officially culminating the 2003–04 NCAA Division II men's basketball season, the tournament featured sixty-four teams from around the country. The Elite Eight, national semifinals, and championship were played at the Centennial Garden in Bakersfield, California, previously the venue of the 2001 finals. Kennesaw State (35–4) defeated Southern Indiana in the final, 84–59, to win their first Division II national championship. The Owls were coached by Tony Ingle. Kennesaw State's Terrence Hill was the Most Outstanding Player. Regionals Great Lakes - Romeoville, Illinois Location: Neil Carey Arena Host: Lewis University South Central - Stephenville, Texas Location: Wisdom Gymnasium Host: Tarleton State University South - Valdosta, Georgia Location: The Co ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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2003 NCAA Division II Men's Basketball Tournament
The 2003 NCAA Division II men's basketball tournament was the 47th annual single-elimination tournament to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division II college basketball in the United States. Officially culminating the 2002–03 NCAA Division II men's basketball season, the tournament featured, for the first time, sixty-four teams from around the country. The Elite Eight, national semifinals, and championship were played, for the first time, at the Lakeland Center in Lakeland, Florida. Northeastern State (32–3) defeated Kentucky Wesleyan in the final, 75–64, to win their first Division II national championship. It was concurrently Kentucky Wesleyan's sixth straight appearance in the title game (winning in 1999 and 2001), although this appearance, along with that from 2002, would later be vacated by the NCAA. The winning Redmen were coached by Larry Gipson. Northeastern State's Darnell Hinson was the Most Outstanding Player. Regionals East - Charlott ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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1999 NCAA Division II Men's Basketball Tournament
The 1999 NCAA Division II men's basketball tournament was the 43rd annual single-elimination tournament to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division II college basketball in the United States. Officially culminating the 1998–99 NCAA Division II men's basketball season, the tournament featured forty-eight teams from around the country. The Elite Eight, national semifinals, and championship were again played at the Commonwealth Convention Center in Louisville, Kentucky. Kentucky Wesleyan (35–2) defeated Metro State in the final, 75–60, to win their record seventh Division II national championship. This title came one year after the Panthers' loss to UC Davis in the 1998 championship. Kentucky Wesleyan was coached by Ray Harper. For the second consecutive year, KWC's Antonio Garcia was the Most Outstanding Player. Regionals Northeast - Albany, New York Location: Recreation and Convocation Center Host: College of Saint Rose South Central - Wichita ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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1998 NCAA Division II Men's Basketball Tournament
The 1998 NCAA Division II men's basketball tournament was the 42nd annual single-elimination tournament to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division II college basketball in the United States. The official culmination of the 1997–98 NCAA Division II men's basketball season, the tournament featured forty-eight teams from around the country. The Elite Eight, national semifinals, and championship were played at the Commonwealth Convention Center in Louisville, Kentucky. UC Davis (31–2) defeated Kentucky Wesleyan in the final, 83–77, to win their first Division II national championship. The Aggies were coached by Bob Williams. Kentucky Wesleyan's Antonio Garcia, meanwhile, was the Most Outstanding Player. Regionals South Atlantic - Spartanburg, South Carolina Location: Hodge Center Host: University of South Carolina-Spartanburg North Central - Brookings, South Dakota Location: Frost Arena Host: South Dakota State University South - Cleveland, Missi ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Great Lakes Valley Conference
The Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) is a List of NCAA conferences, college athletic conference affiliated with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) at the NCAA Division II, Division II level. Its thirteen member institutions are located in the U.S. states of Illinois, Indiana, and Missouri, with an Iowa school joining in July 2023. There are also five associate members who participate in sports not sponsored by their home conferences. History Formation The GLVC grew out of discussions that started in 1972 between the athletic directors of Kentucky Wesleyan College, Bellarmine University (then Bellarmine College), and the University of Southern Indiana (known as Indiana State University at Evansville until 1985), with the goal of forming a men's basketball conference. The discussions later grew to include the University of Indianapolis (known as Indiana Central University until 1986) and Saint Joseph's College (Indiana), Saint Joseph's College. In 1978 these ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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1992 NCAA Division III Men's Basketball Tournament
The 1992 NCAA Division III men's basketball tournament was the 18th annual single-elimination tournament to determine the national champions of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) men's Division III collegiate basketball in the United States. The field featured forty teams, with the championship rounds again contested in Springfield, Ohio. Calvin defeated Rochester, 62–49, to clinch their first NCAA Division III national title. The Knights (31–1) were coached by Ed Douma. Wisconsin–Platteville, the defending champions, finished in third place. Bracket Top left sectional Bottom left sectional Top right sectional Bottom right sectional National finals *Site: Springfield, Ohio All-tournament team * Steve Honderd, Calvin * Matt Harrison, Calvin * Mike LeFebre, Calvin * Chris Fite, Rochester * Kyle Meeker, Rochester See also *1992 NCAA Division III women's basketball tournament *1992 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament * 1992 NCAA Division ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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College Conference Of Illinois And Wisconsin
The College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) is a college athletic conference which competes in the Division III level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). CCIW schools have accounted for 50 national championships in NCAA Division III competition, including 15 in men's cross country; six in men's basketball; six in men's outdoor track and field; five in football; four in men's indoor track and field; three in women's soccer; two in women's outdoor track and field, women's basketball, men's soccer, men’s golf, and men's volleyball; and one apiece in baseball and women's indoor track and field. Elmhurst College won a pair of Division III women's volleyball championships (1983 and 1985), and North Central College won a women's basketball title (1983) before the conference began sponsorship of women's athletics in 1986–87. North Central men's cross country won its 13th national title in program history during the fall of 2009, while the North Centr ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |