Doug Gordon, a fixture in West Texas high school basketball over the last 30 years, is stepping away from the coaching profession. Gordon said the program across the board is very healthy, as the junior varsity team went 19-4, the Alamo eighth-grade team was undefeated and the Abell seventh-grade team was unbeaten. After taking over prior to the start of the 2003-04 season, Purnell put Clemson on the map in his fourth season. He was selected to the Board of Directors at the 1998 convention for the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC). @pjpollock123. Purnell earned three letters and was a three-year starter as a guard at Old Dominion before he graduated with a degree in health and physical education in 1975. Oliver also served as the team's video coordinator from 1999-2003, working for Head Coaches Alvin Gentry, George Irvin and Rick Carlisle. Prior to his career as a head coach at the Division I level, Purnell served as an assistant coach for 10 seasons at his alma mater, Old Dominion, and at the University of Maryland. Oliver served as an advanced scout for the Philadelphia 76ers from 2011-13. -Supporting Players Purnell was the head coach of the 1999 USA World University Team and led the squad to an 8-0 record and the Gold Medal in Brisbane, Australia. There are some champions in there and theyve seen it. He was named the 13th head coach in DePaul basketball history on April 6, 2010 after stops at Clemson, Dayton, Old Dominion and Radford. Adam and Brandon do a phenomenal job running the Rising coaches! A leader among his peers both on and off the court, Oliver Purnell enters his fifth season as head coach at DePaul in 2014-15. The Rebels went 17-14 in his final -Higher Standards as a Gift In 2002-03, Dayton had a 24-6 overall record, including a league best 14-2 mark in the Atlantic 10 Conference. Purnell also led the Tigers to seven ACC wins, the most conference wins produced at Clemson in eight years. Nelson tallied 1,335 wins over 2,398 regular season games. 24 ranking in the 2007-08 final AP poll and the 25-win season during the 2006-07 campaign. I didnt write that agreement. New East Tennessee State University basketball coach Desmond Oliver discusses his vision for the program during a news conference Monday at Gordon Ball Court. It was the third time he was named a conference Coach of the Year, the third different conference to honor Purnell. This week, Mark Phelps is joined by Player Development Coach Mike Procopio. 11:35 From Inbound, In our on-going youth basketball seriesWork on first step, leveraging advantage, finishing vs. a defender and more using this Hip Turn 1-on-1 youth basketball drill. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. There were a lot of things that we did that hadnt been done here in a long time but there was just one step to climb (by making the playoffs) and we missed it, Gordon said. Desmond Oliver became the 18th mens basketball head coach in East Tennessee State history on Monday. Web404.894.5445. He was also recognized for his efforts in the fight against cancer with the 2010 Coaches vs. Cancer Champion Award. By Joe Avento And theres some champions in that room. Cloudy with rain ending for the afternoon. 2005-08 - Indiana Pacers (Video Coordinator/Advanced Scout) The first first-round pick from Clemson since 1994, he completed his degree from Clemson in August 2010. He replaces Jason Shay, who served one year as ETSUs head coach. Columbia Head coach Megan Griffith joins #thebasketballpodcast to discuss basketball & program building topics that have led to league & national success, & one of the most exciting brands of basketball you will see anywhere. Oliver has also built a network of potential assistants throughout the last several years, with the anticipation of being a head coach soon. Oliver said as he prepared for becoming a head coach, he kept an eye on the transfer portal. This from a Seattle Times story in 1995: Hes the kind of basketball junkie you meet in the park who knows everybody and everything about the game, McMillan says. Winds light and variable. Seven of the wins were on the road, which was the most by a Flyer team in 33 years. WebOliver Purnell. Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC). He brings over 15 years of experience at both the college and NBA level. Oliver has experience in other basketball roles, playing for two years at Caltech before sliding into an assistant coaching position there. Join Facebook to connect with Steve Gordon and others you may know. 7.01 4v4 Find Last Player, Hockey development coach and educator Ted Suihkonen joins #thebasketballpodcast to share insights on developing speed of hand, speed of foot and speed of mind. (WJHL) The University of Tennessees assistant coach Desmond Oliver will be named the new head mens basketball coach at East Tennessee State University, News Channel 11s Kenny Hawkins learned Sunday. 04:06 Into Cross Screen Hometown: Little Rock, Arkansas 9 Marquette, which advanced to the NCAA Final Four at season's end, and a victory over a top 20 Cincinnati team. Melvin also eclipsed Mark Aguirre's freshman field goal percentage record by shooting .522 from the field. Oliver will also have to re-recruit ETSUs current players and hire a staff. Were thankful that Doug was here in Midland. I was 23 years old. Gordon went 588-314 in 31 seasons as a boys basketball coach with stops at Stanton (twice), Wall and Legacy the last four years. 0.00 Cone Game Booker was the 23rd overall selection in June 2010 and was the first senior selected in the draft. WebHe is one of five USA Basketball coaches in the history of that competition to win five gold medals. Melvin's BIG EAST Rookie of the Year honor was the first major BIG EAST award by a DePaul player and he was the first player to earn conference rookie of the year honors since Quentin Richardson was the 1999 Conference USA Freshman of the Year. The staff and the players have to see each other every single day. He needed help. He added to his list of coaching honors in 2009 when he was named District III Coach of the Year by the USBWA. Purnell's team then won the Atlantic 10 Tournament with a 79-72 victory over Temple that clinched an NCAA automatic berth for the Flyers. Coaches there to reflect on the time they were in the same boat. During his collegiate playing career, Oliver started all but two games for the Iowa Hawkeyes, earning third-team All-Big Ten honors after his sophomore, junior and senior seasons. The 2008-09 season was record-breaking on many fronts. Region 18 Education Service Center hosted a free event to discuss the challenges of keeping our District 2-6A baseball coaches wont have to make serious strategical decisions at the Tournament Small Bites: Jimmy Ts Drive Thru remains community staple, Council calls for fast-tracking traffic light on Andrews Highway, Midland Crime Stoppers offering cash reward in 1995 cold case. In 2002-03, as the head coach at Dayton, he was named a finalist for the Naismith Award, the honor presented to the top Division I coach in the nation. 1 spot in the Sagarin computer ratings on Dec. 14, 2006. News Channel 11 sports has learned Tennessee assistant Desmond Oliver will be named the new head mens basketball coach at East Tennessee State Highly recommend to any coach or hoop enthusiast out there. Member of National Association Basketball Coaches (board directors 1998, president 2006-2007, District Coach of Year 1998, District IV Coach of Year 1993). He served as the head men's basketball coach at Radford University from 1988 to The honor is presented annually to a college coach who has been vigorously engaged in the program's fundraising, education and promotional initiatives and has demonstrated leadership in the fight to save lives from cancer and embolden the American Cancer Society's vision of a world with less disease and more birthdays. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. He spent an hour and 15 minutes meeting with the players. In January 2016, she broke the Massachusetts record for most wins by a girls basketball I took the job and I didnt know that. You know what? This week, Mark Phelps is joined by Marville College Assistant Coach Raul Placeres They discuss Placeres path through the profession and answer questions from the room. Topics include: The 61-year-old native of Maryland came to DePaul with 22 seasons of experience as a Division I head coach. Prior to beginning his coaching career in 2011, Oliver enjoyed a nine-year professional playing career that included two seasons (2001-03) with the Golden State Warriors in the NBA. Anyone for tennis? Assistant coach World University Games, 1995, head coach, 99. Education: Bachelor of Kinesiology and Movement Science, University of Michigan 1999; Master's in Education, projected winter 2015 Popovich and Rivers are the only two active head coaches in the top-10 for all-time wins. WebIn 1994, Oliver began his college coaching career as an assistant at Niagara where he stayed until 1997 before taking an assistant coaching position under Tony Barone at This week, Mark Phelps is joined by NC State Assistant Coach Kareem Richardson. They discuss Jones path through the profession and answer questions from the room. Head coach Radford University Highlanders, 19881991, University Dayton Flyers, Ohio, 19942003, Clemson University Tigers, South Carolina, 20032010, DePaul University Blue Demons, Chicago, since 2010. He served as an assistant coach in a full-time capacity at Old Dominion from 1978-85. At this point in my life, I want to spend time with my family. Following an outstanding prep career at DeSaless High School in Lockport, New York, Oliver played one year at Genesee Community College in Batavia, New York Dean Oliver, an All-Big Ten guard, nine-year professional and nine-year coaching veteran, concluded his fifth season on the Wisconsin bench in 2021-22 after being named as an assistant coach on April 20, 2017. In three seasons at ISU, Oliver helped guide Illinois State to a 68-34 overall record, a share of the 2017 Missouri Valley Conference regular-season title and two National Invitation Tournament bids (2015 and 2017). Member of National Association Basketball Coaches (board directors 1998, president 2006-2007, District Coach of Year 1998, District IV Coach of Year 1993). WebOliver Gordon Tier X Coach at E by Equinox London Oliver Gordon Global Investment Director at Rivkin Greater Sydney Area Rivkin, +1 more FINSIA, +1 more Oliver Gordon Production Dept. Coach Clement-Holbrooks overall record is 733-244. Gordon said hes retiring from coaching to spend more time with his wife Melissa, daughter Shelby, son-in-law Derek, his grandchildren Case and Evy and his son Colby, who is headed to medical school. It has been called Dr. Seuss Day because of this. All seven of the Old Dominion teams he served as a full-time assistant advanced to postseason play, three NCAAs and four NITs. News Channel 11 sports has learned Tennessee assistant Desmond Oliver will be named the new head mens basketball coach at East Tennessee State University possibly as early as Tuesday. Clemson's all-around improvement in 2004-05 was evident in the NCAA statistical categories as well. It was the third-largest single-season improvement in NCAA history at the time. This week, Mark Phelps is joined by NC State Assistant Coach Joel Justus They discuss Justus path through the profession and answer questions from the room. This week, Mark Phelps is joined by former North Carolina A&T Head Coach Will Jones. Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops says transfer QB Devin Leary, who had season-ending surgery in 2022 for a pectoral injury, is "close to full go" for the Wildcats. Its a mindset. As an assistantcoach at UW, Oliver has helped lead the Badgers totwo Big Ten regular season championships in the past three seasons, most recently in 2021-22. -Embrace Chaos Gordon led Stanton to three regional tournament appearances, including the 2000 regional final, during his first stint as basketball coach from 1992-2002. Ron Oliver earned his bachelor of science in kinesiology and movement science from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, where he was a four-year letterman for the Wolverines. Choose wisely! Gregg Popovich and NBA all-time wins list: Spurs legend surpasses Don Nelson, Watch NBA games live with Sling TV (3-day free trial), 15 greatest coaches in NBA history: Full list revealed as part of NBA 75 celebration. From his first victory at Radford on Nov. 30, 1988 to his 400th career win with the Blue Demons on Dec. 22, 2010, Purnell has recorded a milestone victory at each stop of his coaching career. Hes had a fantastic career. Its rare to find a coach with his combination of professional playing experience and coaching ability and I have no doubt he is the right fit for our program.. High 64F. Rainfall near a quarter of an inch. He has a tremendous reputation for building relationships, has great rapport with players and excels in player development, particularly with guards. Ted Suihkonen is the Head of Development for ice hockey club EVZ in Zug, Switzerland. As a senior, Oliver led the Big Ten in assist-to-turnover ratio and assists per game, leading the Hawkeyes to the 2001 Big Ten Tournament Championship and the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Among the many highlights during his time at Clemson were the No. In his final season at Dayton, the Flyers gained a victory over No. The active coach with the best shot at someday catching Popovich might be Spoelstra. Help your players play the game better and enjoy the game more by creating a happier basketball environment like Joe Crispin does. Eric Gordon remains one of the league's most highly sought-after players ahead of the NBA's trade deadline in February. In his second season, the 2004-05 campaign, he led the Tigers to a six-win improvement and first postseason appearance since 1999. Named to Old Dominion Athletic Hall of Fame, 1988, All-Time Old Dominion University Basketball Squard, 2006. Sports Director . Weekly Spaces with Joel Justus from NC State. The season included a nine-game winning streak, the longest for the Flyer program since 1989-90, and the squad finished 16th in the final regular season poll conducted by the Associated Press. He also led Iowa to the NCAA tournament Sweet Sixteen as a sophomore in 1999. You have permission to edit this article. Both Melvin and Young joined the 1,000-point club while Young also became the first player in program history with at least 1,200 points, 400 assists and 100 three-pointers. Schmidt Family Complex for Academic and Athletics Excellence. -Handling Officials Great Podcast for the Hoop Junkie. He worked for three Clemson's win over Louisiana Tech at home was the first postseason win for the program since 1999. MORE: Watch NBA games live with Sling TV (3-day free trial). Garret is the second DePaul player under Purnell to earn the league's top rookie honor. His players have been successful on the court and in the classroom. We wish him well. Oliver said hes taken bits and pieces from other programs as hes gone through his career and hes excited to put it all together as a head coach for the first time.. Its been a wild ride where Ive gotten to watch a wild variety of sports and seen them done at the highest level, Gordon said. Following his three years at Niagara, Oliver then coached one season at Texas A&M and two seasons at Cornell. Melvin was selected as the BIG EAST Rookie of the Year and was joined on the BIG EAST All-Rookie Team with Young. As Assistant Coach, Oliver organized team practices, developed scouting reports and game plans, and designed training routines, and pre-draft workouts, geared towards enhancing athletic performance. Popovich had just 163 wins by the end of his age-51 season. ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. WebA 2006 Illinois State graduate, Gordon began his basketball career as the head student manager for the Redbirds and worked three seasons there when Moser was the head Clemson was just one of 21 programs nationally, including BIG EAST members Louisville, Marquette, Pittsburgh, Villanova and West Virginia, to make three straight NCAA appearances. There are some bright individuals. Married Vicky Purnell. In that four-year span, he totaled 88 victories with the Flyers. The 51-year-old Oliver, who is from Buffalo, New York, and never originally envisioned himself being a coach, spent the last six seasons as an assistant to Rick Barnes at Tennessee. In 10 of his last 15 seasons he has taken a team to postseason play, including each of his final six at Clemson. Funeral Service will be Tuesday, February 28, at 10:00 am at First Baptist Church in San Saba. Head coach United States Olympic Festival, 1994. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Its a mindset. Popovich needed fewer than 300 games to reach Nelson's win total, which speaks volumes of his success as one of the greatest coaches in NBA history. Following Friday's win over the Jazz, Popovich sits on 1,336 wins in 2,030 regular season games. He was named a Converse honorable mention All-American as a senior and also received the Tom Scott Award as Old Dominion's Outstanding Gentleman Student-Athlete. Prior to joining the coaching ranks, Oliver prospered as a professional basketball player for nearly a decade, including a two-year stint in the NBA with the Golden State Warriors. Purnell was also one of 10 finalists for the Henry Iba Award, presented annually to the nation's top head coach. The Tigers also won 20 or more games for the third straight season in 2008-09, a first in school history. In 2004-05, Clemson guard Shawan Robinson was selected to the ESPN the Magazine Academic All-District team. When expanded it provides a list of search options that will switch the search inputs to match the current selection. The mindset is to score in eight seconds or less., I think hes going to do great, Carter added. She began coaching at OAHS in 1975 as an assistant field hockey coach, assistant basketball coach and the head softball coach. 5:35 Simple Actions However, LHS missed the playoffs for the 10th straight season with a fifth-place finish in District 2-6A at 5-7. javento@johnsoncitypress.com. HS BOYS BASKETBALL: Legacy head coach Gordon retires, Legacys head coach Doug Gordon looks at the score board Friday, Jan. 28, 2022 at Odessa High Fieldhouse. On Dec. 14, 1996 the San Antonio Spurs beat the Dallas Mavericks 106-105 in a game that at the time held little significance. Oliver, ETSUs first African American mens head basketball coach, said he went through a similar situation at his first coaching job at Niagara. Gordon initially joined the Southeast mens basketball staff on May 26, 2015. Definitely a must have in the podcast library! He received a five-year contract, the terms of which have not yet been released. 24 final ranking in the Associated Press poll. Oliver will replace Jason Shay who resigned after one year on the job. That resignation came a month after a picture of the team kneeling during the national anthem circulated on social media, receiving both support and backlash from the community and state leaders. Also during the season, Purnell claimed his 300th win as a Division I head coach after Clemson defeated Georgia Tech 95-82 on Senior Day. The online apartment guide reported in its National Rent Report that the Petroplex cities rank Local music, an outdoor workout class and the Cousins Maine Lobster traveling food truck: here's Blong: The Permian Basin should solve the issue of produced water and show the nation and the "Its not just a place to go hear music but an experience. Low 54F. It was so good that we went for double the time! A win over Georgetown in the first round of the BIG EAST Championship saw the Blue Demons finish the 2013-14 season on the upswing. Additionally, he was a coach prominently involved in the USA Basketball program for nearly 10 years. Im not talking about AAU or street ball. Invalid password or account does not exist. They discuss Nelsons path through the profession and answer questions from the room. Desmond Oliver became the 18th mens basketball head coach in East Tennessee State history on Monday. MORE: 15 greatest coaches in NBA history: Full list revealed as part of NBA 75 celebration. We won't share it with anyone else. We appreciate all hes done for Legacy High School and the athletic department.. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. I want them to have the confidence and freedom to take a shot that we practiced. Oliver is replacing Jason Shay who resigned after Start your subscription for just $5 for 3 months She grew up with her two brothers, Billy Earl and Jerry and her sister, Judy on a farm in Lockney, TX. He has developed a new approach to player development that masterfully trains the three speeds of hockey: Speed of Hand, Speed of Foot and Speed of Mind simultaneously, This approach is rooted through performance analytics that we gather from skill and tactical sessions, as well as game footage of the players. He and his wife, Sarah, have two children: Isaiah and Isabella. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph. 3.46 Find your Team and Play On the way to the finals, the Tigers knocked off No. The two Baltimore natives led the Blue Demons and all BIG EAST freshmen in scoring throughout the 2010-11 season. Steve Gordon is on Facebook. Hes an authentic leader and hes going to be a wonderful person to lead our program.. He had an older staff that couldnt relate. It was the largest margin of victory ever for Clemson against a ranked opponent. The current lightweight king, Charles Oliveira, has won in each of his last 10 outings, including nine by finish.Fresh off of a December win over Dustin Poirier, Oliveira He also served as a standout point guard at Iowa from 1997-2001. WebOliver Gordon Purnell,, American men's college basketball coach. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Working primarily with ISUs guards, Oliver has helped the Redbirds earn multiple Missouri Valley Conference accolades at the guard position, including 2017 MVC Player of the Year and MVC Defensive Player of the Year Paris Lee. We are really excited to welcome Dean back to the Big Ten and the Wisconsin basketball family, Gard said. He served as an assistant coach under Larry Brown on the 2004 U.S. Olympic He was the senior co-captain and MVP of the 1975 Old Dominion team that won the Division II National Championship. Follow Christopher on Twitter: @chris_MRTsports. -Carrot and Stick Approach In addition to the increase in victories, DePaul also posted its highest scoring average since 1994-95 and the highest number of steals per game since the 2002-03 campaign. Ron Oliver joined Florida Atlantic University's staff as the Director of Basketball Operations in May 2014 before being elevated to assistant coach in the spring of 2016. I missed a lot of my kids growing up for athletics and I dont want to miss my grandkids growing up.. Purnell's team finished with a 23-9 record, a .719 winning percentage, and a No. 2.18 4v2 Passing Personal Assistant coach University Maryland Terrapins, 19851988. Gordon feels like the Rebel basketball program is in a better place than when he inherited a team coming off an 8-24 season in 2018. He is one of five USA Basketball coaches in the history of that competition to win five gold medals. Known as a builder of programs, DePaul is the fifth coaching stop for Purnell over his 26-year career as he established has winning traditions at each of his previous four coaching stops. 5.46 3v3 Logo Game to Put Ball Inside Popovich's .658 win percentage ranks sixth all-time among coaches with more than three seasons, ranking behind only Phil Jackson, Billy Cunningham, Steve Kerr, K.C. LHS reached the .500 mark with a 9-9 record in 2020-21. I cant speak for those guys, but the vibe in the room was tremendous, he said. The Rebels made a push for a playoff spot this past season but fell short on the losing end of two single-possession defeats in district play. I had no idea that was the challenge. Weekly Spaces with Brett Nelson from Holy Cross. Purnell arrived at Clemson on April 6, 2003 with 15 years of Division I head coaching experience at Radford (1988-91), Old Dominion (1991-94) and Dayton (1994-03). Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. Webagordon@semo.edu Phone 651-2989 Alma Mater Tampa, 2006 Adam Gordon was elevated to Associate Head Coach prior to the 2018-19 season. Courtney Cronin reports from the NFL combine on the breaking news involving NFL draft prospect Jalen Carter. During the 2016-17 season, the Redbirds set program records for overall victories (28) and conference wins (17). Rising coaches.com -Shawn Mobilio-. He led the Tigers to their second straight berth in the postseason NIT. He later coached at Wall where he won five district championships and went 246-82 over 10 years (2003-12). WebGordon goes way back with Portland coach Nate McMillan, who worked with Hat Guy back in McMillans playing days with the Sonics. The energy he has and comprehensive knowledge is kind of what I kept hearing from so many people. Oliver also helped mentor guards DeVaughn Akoon-Purcell and Daishon Knight, who both earned All-MVC Second Team honors. Assistant coach Goodwill Games, 2001, Olympic Qualifying, 2003, United States Olympic Team, Athens, Greece, 2004. Purnell began his collegiate head coaching career at Radford in 1988-89. Purnell was named the head coach at the University of Dayton on April 8, 1994, and inherited a program that had won just 17 games the previous four seasons combined. Sometimes when youre trying to talk about winning championships and no ones done it before, all they hear is gibberish. Its the old clich but its the truth. Oliver Ames High on Tuesday announced Engle has been chosen to lead the girls basketball program. That committee is responsible for the selection of collegiate coaches and players for USA Basketball's teams. He led the Flyers to at least 21 wins in each of his last four years, the first time since the late 1960s that Dayton had four straight 20-win seasons. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Please disable your ad blocker, whitelist our site, or purchase a subscription. See more on Page B1. Today, Oliver is a Wizards assistant coach. From young assistants to head coaches, Rising Coaches sits down with some of the brightest minds in basketball to talk about their rise through the profession and what they are working on now. Associate Director (Men's Basketball, Golf, Hall of Fame) Liz Ryan. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. It takes effort. All 10 FBS commissioners are unanimous in their support for three proposed rules changes that aim to shorten the length of college football games, ACC commissioner Jim Phillips told ESPN. They discuss Procopios path through the profession, his time working in the NBA and with Kobe, and answer questions from the room. Among Olivers initial tasks will be soothing some feelings over the divide in the community that surfaced when the team kneeled during the national anthem. -Make Mistakes Jacy Lewis/Reporter-Telegram, Coach Doug Gordon 11/15/2021 Tim Fischer/Reporter-Telegram. When I was first hired by Jack Armstrong fighting a similar battle, he had no one on staff that looked like me, Oliver said. Working for head coaches Alvin Gentry, George Irvin and Rick Carlisle the profession and answer questions the. From 2011-13 reputation for building relationships, has great rapport with players and hire a.. 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