List of Players with most Naismith College Coach of the Year Trophy

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List of Players with most Naismith College Coach of the Year Trophy
Naismith College Coach of the Year Trophy

The Naismith College Coach of the Year Trophy honors outstanding NCAA Division I men's basketball coaches. Named after Dr. James Naismith, the inventor of basketball, the award recognizes coaches for their leadership, success, and impact on their teams. Instituted in 1987, the trophy celebrates coaches with exceptional skills in guiding their players on and off the court. Winners exemplify coaching excellence, strategic prowess, and the ability to inspire athletes to reach their full potential. The Naismith College Coach of the Year Trophy is a prestigious acknowledgment of coaching brilliance and serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of Dr. Naismith's game.

List of Players with most Naismith College Coach of the Year Trophy

The Naismith College Coach of the Year Award recognizes exceptional NCAA Division I basketball coaching prowess. Among the most decorated recipients, John Calipari and Mike Krzyzewski lead the men's category with three trophies each. Not far behind are Tony Bennett, Mark Few, and Jay Wright, each securing two accolades. Geno Auriemma boasts an impressive eight awards on the women's side, followed by Pat Summitt with five. Dawn Staley, Muffet McGraw, and Tara VanDerveer have each claimed the honor three times, cementing their legacies in collegiate coaching. These esteemed individuals are ideals of leadership and achievement in the basketball community.

YearMen's CoachCollege
1986–87Bob KnightIndiana
1987–88Larry BrownKansas
1988–89Mike KrzyzewskiDuke
1989–90Bobby CreminsGeorgia Tech
1990–91Randy AyersOhio State
1991–92Mike KrzyzewskiDuke
1992–93Dean SmithNorth Carolina
1993–94Nolan RichardsonArkansas
1994–95Jim HarrickUCLA
1995–96John CalipariUMass
1996–97Roy WilliamsKansas
1997–98Bill GuthridgeNorth Carolina
1998–99Mike KrzyzewskiDuke
1999–2000Mike MontgomeryStanford
2000–01Rod BarnesOle Miss
2001–02Ben HowlandPittsburgh
2002–03Tubby SmithKentucky
2003–04Phil MartelliSaint Joseph's
2004–05Bruce WeberIllinois
2005–06Jay WrightVillanova
2006–07Tony BennettWashington State
2007–08John CalipariMemphis
2008–09Jamie DixonPittsburgh
2009–10Jim BoeheimSyracuse
2010–11Steve FisherSan Diego State
2011–12Bill SelfKansas
2012–13Jim LarrañagaMiami (FL)
2013–14Gregg MarshallWichita State
2014–15John CalipariKentucky
2015–16Jay WrightVillanova
2016–17Mark FewGonzaga
2017–18Tony Bennett Virginia
2018–19Rick BarnesTennessee
2019–20Anthony GrantDayton
2020–21Mark Few Gonzaga
2021–22Ed CooleyProvidence
2022–23Jerome TangKansas State

FAQ's On List of Players with most Naismith College Coach of the Year Trophy

A. The trophy is named after Dr. James Naismith, the inventor of basketball.

A. Coaches can win the trophy multiple times. Some have won it three times.

A. John Calipari and Mike Krzyzewski lead with three awards each.

A. Geno Auriemma has won the award an impressive eight times.

A. The trophy was first instituted in 1987 to honor outstanding NCAA Division I men's basketball coaches.

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