Neil Roberts (born May 8, 1945) is a former

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who coached at both Dixie State and

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Playing career

Roberts played college basketball at

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from 1964 to 1967. He was named Look Magazine All-American in 1967.

Coaching career

Roberts' coaching career would begin in the high school ranks, notably at Skyline High School, where he won two state championships. He compiled a 172–38 overall record as a high school coach. In 1978, Roberts would accept the head coaching position at then-

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program Dixie State. He remained with the Trailblazers until 1985, making three national tournaments and winning the 1985 NJCAA Division I championship. After a brief hiatus from coaching, Roberts would become the head coach at

, helping guide its transition from

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to Division I. He served as coach until 1992, ending with a 54–51 record. Roberts resigned as coach during the 1991–92 season after being accused of shoplifting a $30 necktie. He was replaced by

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Head coaching record

NCAA D1

‡ Resigned midseason

References

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