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Syracuse Announces 'Coach Jim Boeheim Day' to Honor Legendary Head Coach

The Orange basketball program will honor its hall of fame basketball coach.
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Syracuse Announces 'Coach Jim Boeheim Day' to Honor Legendary Head Coach
Syracuse Announces 'Coach Jim Boeheim Day' to Honor Legendary Head Coach

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Syracuse basketball will honor legendary head coach Jim Boeheim during its game against Notre Dame on February 24th, the program announced on Tuesday. 

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Syracuse University Athletics will be honoring Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Jim Boeheim ‘66 at the Notre Dame game on Saturday, Feb. 24, in the JMA Wireless Dome. A ceremony to recognize the many accomplishments of the recently retired coach will be part of “Coach Jim Boeheim Day.”

“Coach Jim Boeheim Day” will honor the most successful coach in Syracuse basketball history. Boeheim, who announced his retirement following the completion of last season, was at the helm of his alma mater’s program for 47 years.

“Coach Boeheim is an iconic figure in Central New York and to all Orange fans and alumni around the world,” said John Wildhack, Syracuse Director of Athletics. “His remarkable career and commitment to Syracuse University and our community will never be replicated. February 24th will provide our fans the opportunity to celebrate and thank Coach Boeheim.

Numbers & Accolades:

  • Boeheim ranks second among Division I coaches in wins and games coached, marks that have only been exceeded by former Duke Coach Mike Krzyzewski.
  • He guided the Orange to winning records in 46 of his 47 campaigns in charge.
  • Boeheim led Syracuse into the postseason in all but five of his seasons.
  • Syracuse made 35 trips into the NCAA Tournament during Boeheim’s tenure.
  • The Orange advanced to the Final Four five times: 1987, 1996, 2003, 2013 and 2016.
  • Boeheim was at the helm when the program reached college basketball’s pinnacle – the 2003 NCAA Championship.
  • Boeheim is the only Division I coach who directed a team into the NCAA Tournament in six different decades.
  • He became the only Division I coach with more than 1,000 victories at his alma mater.
  • Boeheim’s 47 seasons as head coach at one institution has only been topped once. Jim Phalen led Mt. St. Mary’s for 49 campaigns.
  • At the conclusion of his coaching tenure at Syracuse, Boeheim ranked second among Division I coaches in 20-win seasons and fourth in NCAA Tournament victories.
  • 2010 Associated Press Coach of the Year
  • 2010 Henry Iba National Coach of the Year (USBWA)
  • 2010 Naismith Coach of the Year
  • 2010 Sporting News Coach of the Year
  • 2010 Yahoo Sports Coach of the Year
  • 1984, 1991, 2000, 2010 BIG EAST Conference Coach of the Year
  • 2005 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame induction
  • 2006 Wooden Legends of Coaching Award

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