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 mens basketball coach at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin. Following up on something HoopDirt.com first mentioned over the weekend (D2 DIRT). He resigned early this year. "We did this right before covid with the name on the court, but the flow of events went against us. Cadeaux de Dieu, Lukas When people make that kind of impact in your life, you get the whole range of emotions. 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. He was a fundamental coach that wanted you to do everything right. Late Thursday night, representation for University of Arkansas-Fort Smith men's basketball coach Jim Boone sent a statement to The Oklahoman detailing its investigation of allegations of racial discrimination made by former UAFS player Tyler Williams.. A five-page statement from the Mars Law Firm on behalf of Boone alleges that Williams "intended to transfer from UA-FS all along and knew . The official Roster for the University of Arkansas Fort Smith Lions. Boone was named GSC Coach of the Year, marking the seventh time in his career he has captured such an honor. 11/11/2022 1:15:00 PM. "It's just a really great opportunity for me to get out there and keep doing what I love coaching basketball.". In 2013-14, Boone led the Statesmen to one of their best seasons in program history, as they captured the Gulf South Conference regular-season title and made a run to the NCAA Division II Sweet 16. I believe Brandon will be a perfect fit to the UAFS community and to our program.". University of Arkansas Fort Smith Director of Athletics Curtis Janz announced Tuesday morning that Jim Boone has been hired as mens basketball head coach. "The coaches saw I knew the drills, so I started leading them. Join us tonight at Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux for the UAFS Basketball Coaches Show from 6-7 p.m.! Bush, David Brown, Connor Obviously, one of our most important objectives will be to meet our new team and to let them know that they are a part of our family now and that they are our guys. The Lions made nine appearances in the NJCAA national tournament, including a run of six consecutive appearances (1977-1982). There is so much to do, and its important to remain focused on our priorities and on creating a championship culture, Boone said. A lot of smiles and laughs but tears as well. The UAFS Basketball Coaches Show will make its season debut Monday, November 14at Walk On's Sports Bistreaux, located at 4306 Phoenix Avenue in Fort Smith. 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. Listen live on Fox Sports Radio 103.5 or watch on the LSC Digital Network! I believe Coach Boone is a perfect fit with me and the rest of our athletic department, Janz said. Big congrats to @CoachJimBoone on his career, which was capped off with a 600-win milestone this year. Neither these AP materials nor any portion thereof may be stored in a computer except for personal and noncommercial use. The Waldron native broke out for UAFS in his initial year, leading the team in scoring (20.8 points per game) and earned Lone Star Conference all-freshman team honors in 2020. After the first hour, we took five minutes to get a drink of water, and we were going to practice for another hour. Chappell helped lead the Cardinals to three conference tournament appearances. I attended the Lady Lions meet and greet and fully support UAFS womens basketball Coach Tari Cummings, her staff and team. The Lone Star Conference will be the largest conference in NCAA Division II. At both levels combined, he compiled a 648 . Men's Basketball Head Coach 479-788-7592 479-788-7592 @CoachJimBoone: Jimmy Boone: Assistant Men's Basketball Coach . The day I toured Fort Smith and walked through campus I knew immediately it was a very special place and a tremendous opportunity for our family, Boone said. Westrock Coffee acquires Bixby Roasting Co. New commerce secretary says entrepreneurship will be a focus, Rep. Brooks, Sen. Chesterfield discuss LEARNS bill, changes to be made, Southern Bancorp CEO watching inflation, supportive of diversity efforts, Senate President Hester: Legislature will work to find the money for education, prisons, Rep. 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White, Daryl Boone finished his time with a school-record 228 wins and a .763 win percentage. "I'm super excited to be here with all the things that coach Newman has done and what we hope to continue to do and all the success he's had on and off the floor," Gibson said. He said he knows his words were not well chosen and he offended many in the community. During his time with the Vulcans, Boones 1992 squad posted 31 wins and was the number one team in the country. I was planning to go and actually thought I was going to be asked to on the panel. 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. UAFS jumped out to a 25-19 edge at halftime with the help of a 13-3 run late in the first half. King went far after winning two state championships at Fort Smith High. RT @UAFSSports: The UAFS Basketball Coaches Show returns tonight at Walk-On's from 6-7 p.m.! D2 DIRT: Boone to step away at Arkansas Fort Smith, D2 NEWS: Mance, Trevecca Nazarene part ways, Assistant Mens Basketball Coach Anderson University, Head Mens Basketball Coach Warren Wilson College, Head Mens Basketball Coach Bethany College. That just shows the impact coach Kaundart made.". In 2013-14, Boone led the Statesmen to one of their best seasons in program history, as they captured the Gulf South Conference regular-season title and made a run to the NCAA Division II Sweet 16. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. It means a lot for us to carry on what he did for this school and community. Murrell, Drew Miller, Evan Copyright Talk Business & Politics 2017. 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. head coach | 146 views, 2 likes, 2 loves, 1 comments, 0 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from UAFS Lions Athletics: The UAFS Basketball Coaches Show live. That couldn't be more true with coach Kaundart. UAFS coach Jim Boone had been counting down the days until the team camp started. Bailey inherits a Lions program that is coming off its most successful season in its nine-year history as a NCAA Division II program. Founded, monitored, and run by college coaches. We were going to do something but then couldn't do it. Many of Kaundart's former players were in attendance as well, including 1968 NBA All-Star Jim King and 1993 NBA champion Darrell Walker, among others. He was an assistant coach for two seasons at Lamar and last season also served as recruiting coordinator. 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 will air on KFPW AM1230 until the conclusion of UAFS Baseball on Fox Sports Radio 103.5. 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. We want to do our due diligence in selecting the right people, young men of character and integrity that fit our culture, Boone said. But Jerry West was watching and noted to the general manager that there was only one person here that could help the team. It only grew to new heights from there. Irby, Evan He left EMU after the 2005 season forTusculum College, a member of NCAA DII and the South Atlantic Conference. Boone remains on campus participating in team-related activities. Whorton's replacement and Cummings' predecessor as Lady Lion coach, Elena Lovato, is also an assistant in the Big 12, serving on the staff at Texas. Listen live on Fox Sports Radio 103.5 or watch on the LSC Digital Network! UAFS Men's Basketball will host an individual camp and an elite camp this summer. In his 2018-19 roster photo, Williams sports chin-length dreadlocks that are pulled back from his face. #RunToTheRoar . Talk Business & Politics is a news website that covers business, politics and culture in Arkansas. Copyright 2023, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. The University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is a four-year, public liberal arts university with an athletic program that sponsors. 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. After helping lead the Lions to the NJCAA title, he transferred to UT-Permian Basin where he garnered All-Heartland Conference honors. 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. http://www.uafortsmithlions.com/news/2018/6/27/mens-basketball-no-place-like-home-uafs-alum-bailey-returns-to-coach-lions.aspx. Such is life in the COVID-19 world. UAFS Athletics announces search for head coach for mens basketball team. 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.. In a letter sent to UAFS Athletics on Friday, Feb. 24,. 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 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. The Lions had to postpone their scheduled home game against Oklahoma Christian on Thursday. Kaundart's family, wife Ruth, and sons Wes and Wyatt, were honored during the celebration. 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. "Zane is very thorough as well as organized and eager to impact our program. twitter MENU HOME JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST HEAD COACH RYAN MCADAMS STUBBLEFIELD CENTER UAFS WOMEN' BASKETBALL Kaundart's name won't either with the arena named after him, too. 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. All rights reserved. This is the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Men's Basketball scholarship and program info page. 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. University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Director of Athletics Curtis Janz has announced the hiring of Justin Bailey as the schools new head mens basketball coach. Good said while he is concerned with Williams, he and others in the community are committed to seeking justice and common ground. Former men's basketball head coach Jim Boone stepped down as UAFS head coach after four years with the program. Under Boones leadership, the Bobcats (22-9) defeated perennial NCAA Division II power Winston Salem State in the opening round of the NCAA Tournamentbefore falling to West Liberty State. This decision was made with much thought and prayer. We work to develop our players to maximize their abilities and to put them into positions to enhance their strengths, Boone said. It was hard to breathe in there with the smog that had rolled in with no air conditioning. The page you are looking for no longer exists. King made it to the NBA Finals three times and played in the 1968 All-Star game. 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. He prepared me for everything. The veteran leader is currently ranked 8th nationally in wins among active coaches and top 30 all-time. I thought there were more important issues to be discussed, he said. Louis Whorton, former head women's basketball coach at the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith, died over the weekend. Boone, Brett Following his collegiate career, he played five seasons overseas. 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. Whorton compiled 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, the university reported Monday (Dec. 6). 14 Feb 2023 00:22:35 This past season, UAFS finished 3-6. FORT SMITH, Ark. The buzz that event created throughout the week was phenomenal.". One that was deemed more than worthy of his name being attached to the Stubblefield Center, which was opened in 2002. "Coach Boone will develop an elite level basketball program here at UAFS," Janz said. 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. The same thing happened earlier in the week. This community and university is so supportive of this program.. It was also great to hear from Mayor George McGill talk about the role coach Kaundart played in the integration of Fort Smith Public Schools. 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. Offensively, we will play a style that our fans and the Fort Smith community will identify with and will love. 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. It's hard to put into words how it feels to be a part of that. Chappell said he is excited about joining Newman's staff and helping to continue to build on the program's success. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. In all, the Statesmen completed a two-year turnaround of a program that had won just six games the year before Boone took over in 2012-13. "UAFS is home for Justin. UAFS is led by head coach Jim Boone who is in his 37 th year overall and fourth at the helm of the men's basketball program. Thanks to great sources who had HoopDirt.com out in front of this one yesterday (DII DIRT). "Coach Kaundart didn't allow us to take breaks, so I ran to the other end and shot some free throws. 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. It means so much to be able to come back and coach the Lions. Chappell was previously a graduate assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at NCAA Division I Northern Arizona University for two seasons. According to a news release from . Grantham, Brian His success simply speaks for itself. Coach Boone will develop an elite level basketball program here at UAFS, Janz said. It is important to him to have a program that develops young men . Bailey played basketball for two seasons (2005-07) at UAFS, which competed in NJCAA at that time. 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. He was named PSAC Coach of the Year on three occasions (1988, 1992, 1996) and NCAA Region Coach Year twice (1992, 1996). Dallas Nonprofit Conducts De-Escalation Training for Nightclubs, License Plate Reading Technology Coming to Seakeston, Carbondale, Is Texarkana eating its way to dementia? 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.. 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The class consists of guards Terrell Kabala, Drew Miller, Dalton Gayman, Payton Brown and forward Justus Cooper. At the time, it was the Lions second national tournament appearance in three seasons. University of Arkansas-Fort Smith's winningest women's basketball coach Louis Whorton died this weekend. Boone, a native of Winfield, W.Va., has been a collegiate head coach for 33 seasons at the NCAA Division I and II levels. Boone finished his time with a school-record 228 wins and a .763 win percentage. Over the next 10 years, Boone led California (Pa.) to unprecedented success, including a 228-71 record. I loved hearing from Darrell Walker about how coach Kaundart changed his life coming to Fort Smith from Chicago. I liked a couple of them really well, but coach Kaundart was the best teacher of the game I ever played for. I couldnt be more proud (of them) or more excited to be there coach, Boone said. head coach | 180 views, 4 likes, 1 loves, 4 comments, 1 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from UAFS Lions Athletics: Live from Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux with host Jimmy Haas and UAFS Men's Basketball. Johnson set the tone for his dominance this year when UAFS faced East Central University to open the season. We are a program that is founded upon simplicity, fundamentals and their execution. Breaking news for UAFS men's basketball: it will have a new coach next season. He graduated with a masters degree in Higher and Postsecondary Education from Arizona State in May 2012. 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. Under Boones leadership, the Bobcats (22-9) defeated perennial NCAA Division II power Winston Salem State in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament before falling to West Liberty State. (KFSM) The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith (UAFS) is investigating allegations of racism after a former basketball player accused the head coach of singling out people . FORT SMITH, Ark. 28 Feb 2023 18:14:38 "Suits and Sneakers Week" is the biggest platform that Coaches vs Cancer has each year. 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. 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. 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. Northwest Missouri State and Indiana (Pa.) moved up one spot each to second and third, respectively. On the money side of things, the UAFS baseball program brought home $499,243 in revenue and paid out $499,243 in total expenses. 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. "I went on to play for a lot of coaches in my career. Chappell played four seasons at NCAA Division I Lamar University, where he averaged 8.4 points per game during his senior season. 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. Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium. FORT SMITH, Ark. He is married to the former Stephanie VanVranken, and they are the proud parents of two sons, Jimmy and Joey. UAFS Women's Basketball Camps are led by the UAFS Lions Women's Basketball coaching staff. The fundamental drills Kaundart made his players run to perfection was just the spark King needed to start his pro career. Updated: Dec 6, 2021 / 03:55 PM CST. 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. 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. There is no additional information to display: 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. 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. ALL LSC SCHEDULE: Due to the coronavirus pandemic, UAFS will be playing a shortened 20-game schedule which consists entirely of LSC competition. Your email address will not be published. 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. The latest Tweets from UAFS Men's Managers (@UAFSMBBM). There is no additional information to display. "It was a very nice night visiting with everyone and celebrating coach Kaundart," King said. Indianapolis jumped two spots to occupy the No. The forum, titled Safe Space: Lets Talk Race, aimed to expand and engage the discussions around diversity, inclusion, race, and community. To raise cancer awareness, UAFS coaches are doing their part in sharing the message of the lifesaving work of Coaches vs. Cancer and . The other guys laid down on the floor. 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. We are so excited as a family to call Fort Smith home. He still holds the school record for conference wins over a four-year period at Tusculum. 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. It was great to finally get it done and do it right. 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. The UAFS athletics announced their search for a new head men's basketball coach. FORT SMITH, Arkansas. From 1990-96, his California teams recorded more than 20 victories for six consecutive years tallying an impressive 150-33 mark during that span. "He will be able to use his college as well as professional career to help our guys improve daily. 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. He assisted with the day-to-day operations of the program which included overseeing the preseason and postseason individual player workouts. 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 graduate assistant coach, Gibson was involved in many aspects of the program and served as video coordinator. - The UAFS Basketball Coaches Show will make its season debut Monday, November 14 at Walk On's Sports Bistreaux, located at 4306 Phoenix Avenue in Fort Smith. 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. We want to lay out the pillars of our culture hard work, toughness, passion and unity. Kaundart's program produced the likes of Ron Brewer and Walker, both of whom went on to play for the Arkansas Razorbacks and in the NBA, and Greg Skulman, who went on to play for the Razorbacks. 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. They said former UAFS men's basketball coach Justin Bailey was placed on administrative leave after being arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. Prior to joining Newmans staff at UAFS, Bailey spent two seasons as a graduate assistant coach at Arizona State. I believe Justin is one of the best young coaches around, and I think he will lead UAFS basketball for years to come.. The Lone Star Conference will be the largest conference in NCAA Division II. 4 in the D2SIDA Top 25. His 94-24 league record in the PSAC is still the best of any coach in that conferences history. He helped bring home the school's first national championship in any sport in 1981. 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. Im very excited about getting this opportunity, said Bailey, a Fort Smith Northside High School graduate. The 17-game improvement represents the best among NCAA Division II institutions over this period of time. Ingram, Jim From California (Pa.), Boone moved on to the challenge of rebuilding NCAA Division I Robert Morris University, eventually leading the Colonials to the NEC Championship game in 2000. A four-year, public liberal arts University with an athletic program that is founded upon simplicity fundamentals. 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