NCAA men's basketball coaches win list
Encyclopedia
This is a list of NCAA men's basketball
coaches by number of career wins across all three divisions. This list includes games won at the NAIA
level, but omits coaches who have won only NAIA games. Harry Statham
is the all-time leader in men's college wins, having won 1,043 NAIA games.
Basketball
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coaches by number of career wins across all three divisions. This list includes games won at the NAIA
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics is an athletic association that organizes college and university-level athletic programs. Membership in the NAIA consists of smaller colleges and universities across the United States. The NAIA allows colleges and universities outside the USA...
level, but omits coaches who have won only NAIA games. Harry Statham
Harry Statham
Harry Statham is an American basketball coach. He is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Basketball Hall of Fame. His 1,043 wins during his 45 seasons at McKendree University of Lebanon, Illinois, are unmatched by any other men's basketball coach at a 4-year college...
is the all-time leader in men's college wins, having won 1,043 NAIA games.
Key
* | Expected to be active in the 2011–12 season |
† | Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as a coach |
600 wins with a NCAA Division I program (or historic equivalent) |
Coaches
- Statistics correct as of the end of the 2010–11 college basketball season.
Rank Name Years Wins Losses Pct. Teams 1* † 45 924 367 Philadelphia Philadelphia UniversityPhiladelphia University, founded in 1884, is a private university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Philadelphia University's student body consists of about 3,500 individuals from all 50 states and over 50 countries...
(1967–present)2 36 923 324 Hamline Hamline University-Red Wing location :Hamline was named in honor of Leonidas Lent Hamline, a bishop of the Methodist Church whose interest in the frontier led him to donate $25,000 toward the building of an institution of higher learning in what was then the territory of Minnesota. Today, a statue of Bishop Hamline...
(1972–1975), LipscombLipscomb UniversityLipscomb University is a private, coeducational, liberal arts university in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. It is affiliated with the Churches of Christ. The campus is located in the Green Hills neighborhood of Nashville between Belmont Boulevard to the west and Granny White Pike on the east...
(1975–1999), Northern StateNorthern State UniversityNorthern State University is a four-year public university located in Aberdeen, South Dakota, United States. NSU is governed by the South Dakota Board of Regents and offers 38 majors and 42 minors, as well as six associate, eight pre-professional and nine graduate degrees.-History:Founded on the...
(1999–2010)3* † 37 907 285 Army Army Black Knights men's basketballThe Army Black Knights men's basketball team represents the United States Military Academy in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I college basketball. Army currently competes as a member of the Patriot League and plays its home games at Christl Arena in West Point, New York.Army is...
(1975–1980), DukeDuke Blue Devils men's basketballThe Duke Blue Devils men's basketball team is the college basketball program representing Duke University in the Atlantic Coast Conference of NCAA Division I...
(1980–present)4 † 42 902 371 Army Army Black Knights men's basketballThe Army Black Knights men's basketball team represents the United States Military Academy in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I college basketball. Army currently competes as a member of the Patriot League and plays its home games at Christl Arena in West Point, New York.Army is...
(1965–1971), IndianaIndiana Hoosiers men's basketballThe Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball team is the intercollegiate men's basketball program representing Indiana University . The school competes in the Big Ten Conference in Division I of the NCAA. The Hoosiers play on Branch McCracken Court at the Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana on the IU...
(1971–2000), Texas TechTexas Tech Red Raiders men's basketballThe Texas Tech Red Raiders basketball team represents Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas in NCAA Division I men's basketball competition The team is currently coached by Billy Gillispie. Prior to Gillispie being named coach, the coach was Pat Knight who succeeded his father, Hall of Famer Bob...
(2001–2008)5 † 36 879 254 North Carolina North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketballThe North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball program is the intercollegiate men's basketball of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and is considered one of the most successful programs in NCAA history...
(1961–1997)6 † 41 876 190 Kentucky Kentucky Wildcats men's basketballThe Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team, representing the University of Kentucky, is the winningest in the history of college basketball, both in all-time wins and all-time winning percentage. Kentucky's all-time record currently stands at 2058–647...
(1930–1952, 1953–1972)7* † 35 856 301 Syracuse Syracuse Orange men's basketballThe Syracuse Orange men's basketball program is the intercollegiate men's basketball team representing Syracuse University. The program is classified in the NCAA's Division I, and the team competes in the Big East Conference...
(1976–present)8* † 39 855 358 .705 Northeastern Northeastern HuskiesThe Northeastern University Huskies are the athletic teams representing Northeastern University. They compete in thirteen varsity team sports: men's and women's hockey ; men's baseball, men's and women's basketball, women's field hockey and volleyball, swimming, and men's and women's soccer , and...
(1972–1986), ConnecticutConnecticut Huskies men's basketballThe Connecticut Huskies is the name of the men's college basketball team representing the University of Connecticut, in Storrs, Connecticut, USA. The program is classified in the NCAA's Division I, and the team competes in the Big East Conference...
(1986–present)9 49 830 524 .613 Mount St. Mary's Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers men's basketballThe Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers Basketball team is the basketball team that represents Mount St. Mary's University in Emmitsburg, Maryland, United States. The school's team currently competes in the Northeast Conference. The team's last appearance in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball...
(1954–2003)10 † 47 828 447 .649 Winston-Salem State Winston-Salem State UniversityWinston-Salem State University , a constituent institution of the University of North Carolina, is a historically black public research university located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States. It is a member school of the Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund.Winston-Salem State has been...
(1946–1993)11 47 821 447 .647 LeMoyne-Owen LeMoyne-Owen College-External links:*...
(1958–2005)12* 40 805 302 .727 Franklin & Marshall (1971–present) 13 37 804 328 .710 Creighton Creighton BluejaysThe Creighton Bluejays, or Jays, are the athletic teams of Creighton University, a Jesuit/Catholic University located in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. Creighton competes in NCAA Division I athletics, competing in the Missouri Valley Conference...
(1969–1974), ArkansasArkansas Razorbacks men's basketballThe Arkansas Razorbacks basketball team represents the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Arkansas in NCAA Division I men's basketball competition. The school's team currently competes in the Southeastern Conference. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 2008...
(1974–1985), KentuckyKentucky Wildcats men's basketballThe Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team, representing the University of Kentucky, is the winningest in the history of college basketball, both in all-time wins and all-time winning percentage. Kentucky's all-time record currently stands at 2058–647...
(1985–1989), Oklahoma State (1990–2006), San FranciscoSan Francisco Dons men's basketballThe San Francisco Dons basketball team represents the University of San Francisco in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I men's college basketball. The Dons compete in the West Coast Conference, in which they have won sixteen regular season and one conference tournament...
(2007–2008)14 41 786 394 .666 Davidson Davidson Wildcats men's basketballThe Davidson Wildcats basketball team is the basketball team that represents Davidson College in Davidson, North Carolina, in the NCAA Division I. The school's team currently competes in the Southern Conference. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 2008. The...
(1960–1969), MarylandMaryland Terrapins men's basketballThe Maryland Terrapins men's basketball team represents the University of Maryland in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I competition...
(1969–1986), James MadisonJames Madison DukesThe James Madison University Dukes is the name given the athletics teams of James Madison University. The name "Dukes" is derived from Samuel Page Duke, the university's second president. JMU is a charter member of the Colonial Athletic Association, which sponsors sports at the NCAA Division I level...
(1988–1997), Georgia StateGeorgia State UniversityGeorgia State University is a research university in downtown Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Founded in 1913, it serves about 30,000 students and is one of the University System of Georgia's four research universities...
(1997–2003)15 † 34 780 280 .736 Long Beach State Long Beach State 49ers men's basketballThe Long Beach State 49ers Basketball team represents California State University, Long Beach in Long Beach, California. The school's team currently competes in the Big West Conference. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 2007...
(1973–1974), IowaIowa Hawkeyes men's basketballThe Iowa Hawkeyes men's basketball team represents the University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa, as a member of the Big Ten Conference and the National Collegiate Athletic Association. They currently play in 15,500-seat Carver-Hawkeye Arena, along with the school's women's basketball, wrestling, and...
(1974–1983), ArizonaArizona Wildcats men's basketballThe Arizona Wildcats basketball team is the intercollegiate men's basketball program representing the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona, United States. The team competes in the Pacific-12 Conference of NCAA Division I. They are currently coached by Sean Miller.Arizona has a long and rich...
(1983–2007)16 41 779 412 .654 Hardin–Simmons (1962–1966), New Mexico State New Mexico State Aggies men's basketballThe New Mexico State Aggies Basketball team is the basketball team that represents New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Founded in 1904, the Aggies currently compete in the Western Athletic Conference and last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 2010...
(1966–1975, 1998–2005), IllinoisIllinois Fighting Illini men's basketballThe Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball team is an NCAA Division I college basketball team competing in the Big Ten Conference. Home games are played at Assembly Hall, located on the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's campus in Champaign....
(1975–1996)17 † 41 764 339 .693 Northwest Missouri State Northwest Missouri Bearcats men's basketballThe coach for the Northwest Missouri Bearcats men's basketball team starting in 2009-2010 is Ben McCollum who played on the school's 2002-03 Elite 8 team under long time coach Steve Tappmeyer.-National championship game:...
(1929–1933), ColoradoColorado Buffaloes men's basketballThe Colorado Buffaloes men's basketball team represents the University of Colorado at Boulder in the Pacific-12 Conference.The Buffaloes have competed in ten NCAA Tournaments, making it to the Final Four twice , and...
(1933–1934), Oklahoma State (1934–1970)18 † 42 759 302 .715 Western Kentucky Western Kentucky Hilltoppers basketballThe Western Kentucky Hilltoppers Basketball team is the men's basketball team that represents WKU in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The Hilltoppers currently compete in the Sun Belt Conference. The team's most recent appearance in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament was in 2009...
(1922–1964)19 † 48 746 264 .739 Baker Baker UniversityBaker University is a private, residential university located in Baldwin City, Kansas, United States. Founded in 1858, it is the oldest university in Kansas and is affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Baker University is made up of four schools...
(1905–1908), Kansas (1907–1909, 1919–1956), HaskellHaskell Indian Nations UniversityHaskell Indian Nations University is a tribal university located in Lawrence, Kansas, for members of federally recognized Native American tribes in the United States...
(1908–1909), Central Missouri StateCentral Missouri Mules and JenniesThe sports teams at the University of Central Missouri are known as the Mules and Jennies . They participate in the NCAA's Division II and in the MIAA Conference.Men's sports*Baseball*Basketball*Cross country*Football*Golf...
(1912–1919)20 † 34 741 312 .704 Cheyney Cheyney University of PennsylvaniaCheyney University of Pennsylvania is a public, co-educational historically black university that is a part of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. Cheyney University has a campus that is located in the Cheyney community within Thornbury Township, Chester County and Thornbury...
(1972–1982), TempleTemple Owls men's basketballThe Temple Owls men's basketball team represents Temple University in the Atlantic 10 Conference at the Division I level. The program is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The head men's basketball coach is Fran Dunphy.-History:...
(1982–2006)21 31 729 201 .784 Long Beach State Long Beach State 49ers men's basketballThe Long Beach State 49ers Basketball team represents California State University, Long Beach in Long Beach, California. The school's team currently competes in the Big West Conference. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 2007...
(1968–1973), UNLVUNLV Runnin' Rebels basketballThe UNLV Runnin' Rebels are a NCAA Division I men's basketball team who play at the Thomas & Mack Center in Paradise, Nevada. Their most recent appearance in the NCAA Tournament was in 2011 when they received an at–large bid to the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament, earning an 8-seed in...
(1973–1992), Fresno StateFresno State BulldogsThe Fresno State Bulldogs represent California State University, Fresno in 19 NCAA Division I sports. The teams have been members of the Western Athletic Conference since 1992. Before that, it had been a member of the Big West Conference since 1969...
(1995–2002)22 38 728 374 .661 Northern Iowa Northern Iowa Panthers men's basketballThe Northern Iowa Panthers men's basketball team represents the University of Northern Iowa, located in Cedar Falls, Iowa, in NCAA Division I basketball competition...
(1961–1967), MissouriMissouri Tigers men's basketballThe Missouri Tigers men's basketball team represents the University of Missouri in the Big 12 Conference. The Tigers are located in Columbia, Missouri. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 2011. The Missouri Tigers men's basketball team plays its home games at...
(1967–1999)23* 47 727 510 .588 Saint John's (MN) (1964–present) 24 † 42 724 354 .672 DePaul DePaul Blue Demons men's basketballThe DePaul Blue Demons Men's Basketball program is the NCAA Division I intercollegiate men's basketball program of DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois...
(1942–1984)25 † 38 719 353 .671 UTEP UTEP Miners men's basketballThe UTEP Miners basketball team is an NCAA Division I men's college basketball team competing in the Conference USA. Home games are played at Don Haskins Center, located on University of Texas at El Paso's campus in El Paso.-Don Haskins Center:...
(1961–1999)26 30 713 194 .786 Virginia Union Virginia Union UniversityVirginia Union University is a historically black university located in Richmond, Virginia, United States. It took its present name in 1899 upon the merger of two older schools, Richmond Theological Institute and Wayland Seminary, each founded after the end of American Civil War by the American...
(1978–2008)27 41 702 330 .680 Albany Albany Great Danes men's basketballThe Albany Great Danes Basketball team is the basketball team that represent the University at Albany, The State University of New York in Albany, New York. The school's team currently competes in the America East Conference and plays its home games at SEFCU Arena...
(1955–1987, 1988–1997)28* 32 696 288 .707 Washburn Washburn UniversityWashburn University is a co-educational, public institution of higher learning in Topeka, Kansas, USA. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as professional programs in law and business. Washburn has 550 faculty members, who teach more than 6,400 undergraduate students and...
(1979–present)29* 29 691 253 .732 Walsh Walsh UniversityWalsh University is a private non-profit, 4-year, Roman Catholic university in North Canton, Ohio, USA. It was founded in 1960 by the Brothers of Christian Instruction, initially as a liberal arts college. Walsh College became Walsh University in 1993. The University offers more than 50 majors,...
(1980–1983), AkronAkron Zips men's basketballThe Akron Zips Men's Basketball team represents the University of Akron in Akron, Ohio. The team currently competes in the Mid-American Conference East division. The team first played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 1986 when Bob Huggins was their coach. The Zips are currently...
(1984–1989), CincinnatiCincinnati Bearcats men's basketballThe Cincinnati Bearcats basketball team is the NCAA Division I men's basketball program of the University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, Ohio. They currently compete in the Big East Conference and are coached by Mick Cronin. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in...
(1989–2005), Kansas StateKansas State Wildcats men's basketballThe Kansas State Wildcats men's basketball team represents Kansas State University in college basketball competition. The program is classified in the NCAA's Division I, and is a member of the Big 12 Conference. The current head coach is Frank Martin....
(2006–2007), West VirginiaWest Virginia Mountaineers men's basketballThe West Virginia Mountaineers men's basketball team represents West Virginia University in NCAA Division I college basketball competition. It is a member of the Big East Conference. West Virginia most recently reached the Final Four of the 2010 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament, led by...
(2007–present)30 † 30 675 295 .696 Louisville Louisville Cardinals men's basketballThe Louisville Cardinals men's basketball team is the 18th winningest college basketball team in NCAA Division I history and has the 10th best winning percentage in college basketball history. Currently coached by Rick Pitino, the Cardinals of the University of Louisville have been to 37 NCAA...
(1971–2001)31 36 666 320 .675 Illinois Wesleyan Illinois Wesleyan UniversityIllinois Wesleyan University is an independent undergraduate university located in Bloomington, Illinois. Founded in 1850, the central portion of the present campus was acquired in 1854 with the first building erected in 1856...
(1965–2001)32 33 668 380 .637 American American Eagles men's basketballThe American Eagles men's basketball team represents American University in Washington, D.C. in NCAA Division I competition. The school's team competes in the Patriot League and play their home games in Bender Arena.-2008 season:...
(1978–1982), Boston CollegeBoston College Eagles men's basketballThe Boston College Eagles are a Division I college basketball program that represents Boston College in Chestnut Hill, MA. The team has competed in the ACC since 2005, having previously played in the Big East. Home games have been played at the Conte Forum since 1988, having previously been played...
(1982–1986), Ohio StateOhio State Buckeyes men's basketballThe Lucas Sapp men's basketball team represents The Ohio State University in NCAA Division I college basketball competition. The Buckeyes are a member of the Big Ten Conference. The Buckeyes won their only National Championship in 1960 and have made a total of 21 NCAA Tournament appearances...
(1986–1989), MarylandMaryland Terrapins men's basketballThe Maryland Terrapins men's basketball team represents the University of Maryland in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I competition...
(1989–2011)33 † 29 664 162 .804 Indiana State Indiana State Sycamores men's basketballThe Indiana State Sycamores basketball is the NCAA Division I men's basketball program of Indiana State University in Terre Haute, Indiana. They currently compete in the Missouri Valley Conference...
(1946–1948), UCLAUCLA Bruins men's basketballThe UCLA Bruins men's basketball program, established in 1920, owns a record 11 Division I NCAA championships. UCLA teams coached by John Wooden won 10 national titles in 12 seasons from 1964 to 1975, including 7 straight from 1967 to 1973. UCLA went undefeated a record 4 times, in 1964, 1967,...
(1948–1975)34 33 660 219 .751 Hope Hope CollegeHope College is a medium-sized , private, residential liberal arts college located in downtown Holland, Michigan, a few miles from Lake Michigan. It was opened in 1851 as the Pioneer School by Dutch immigrants four years after the community was first settled...
(1977–2010)35 † 38 657 382 .632 Wichita State Wichita State Shockers men's basketballThe Wichita State Shockers basketball team is the NCAA Division I men's basketball program of Wichita State University in Wichita, Kansas. They currently compete in the Missouri Valley Conference...
(1951–1964), IowaIowa Hawkeyes men's basketballThe Iowa Hawkeyes men's basketball team represents the University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa, as a member of the Big Ten Conference and the National Collegiate Athletic Association. They currently play in 15,500-seat Carver-Hawkeye Arena, along with the school's women's basketball, wrestling, and...
(1964–1970), Oregon StateOregon State Beavers men's basketballThe Oregon State Beavers men's basketball program, established in 1901, is the intercollegiate men's basketball program of the Oregon State University Beavers. The program is classified in the NCAA's Division I, and the team competes in the Pacific-12 Conference. The team is coached by Craig...
(1970–1989)36* 30 656 194 .772 Muhlenberg Muhlenberg CollegeMuhlenberg College is a private liberal arts college located in Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 1848, Muhlenberg is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and is named for Henry Melchior Muhlenberg, the patriarch of the Lutheran Church in America.- History...
(1981–1987), Wooster (1987–present)37* 35 653 424 Stony Brook Stony Brook Seawolves men's basketballThe Stony Brook Seawolves men’s basketball team is the college basketball program representing Stony Brook University in Stony Brook, New York. The Seawolves currently participate as part of the NCAA’s Division I basketball, and compete on the America East Conference...
(1969–1971), VillanovaVillanova Wildcats men's basketballThis is the article about the men's basketball team from Villanova University. The team has competed since the 1920–21 season. Nicknamed the "Wildcats", Villanova is a member of the Big East Conference and the Philadelphia Big Five. The Villanova Wildcats have appeared in the NCAA...
(1973–1992), UNLVUNLV Runnin' Rebels basketballThe UNLV Runnin' Rebels are a NCAA Division I men's basketball team who play at the Thomas & Mack Center in Paradise, Nevada. Their most recent appearance in the NCAA Tournament was in 2011 when they received an at–large bid to the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament, earning an 8-seed in...
(1992–1994), Cleveland State VikingsCleveland State Vikings men's basketballCleveland State Vikings men's basketball started in 1929. Before as Fenn College they were known as the Fenn College Foxes. Cleveland State has been in Division I since 1972. They are a member of the Horizon League Cleveland State was formerly in the Mid-Continent Conference...
(1996–2003), Northwood (FL)Northwood UniversityNorthwood University is a private university with multiple locations. The school has four residential campuses: Midland, Michigan , Cedar Hill, Texas , West Palm Beach, Florida and a joint program with Hotel Institute Montreux in Montreux, Switzerland, began in 2001...
(2006–present)38 36 648 438 .597 Tufts (1971–1974), Columbia Columbia Lions men's basketballThe Columbia Lions Basketball team is the basketball team that represents Columbia University in New York City, New York, United States. The school's team currently competes in the Ivy League. The team's last appearance in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament was in 1968...
(1974–1978), FordhamFordham RamsThe 22 Fordham University varsity sports teams are known as the Fordham Rams. Their colors are maroon and white. The Fordham Rams are members of NCAA Division I and compete in the Atlantic 10 Conference for all sports except football. In football, the Rams play in the Patriot League of NCAA...
(1978–1986), Rhode IslandRhode Island RamsThe Rhode Island Rams are the athletic programs of the University of Rhode Island, based in Kingston, Rhode Island, USA. The school sponsors 18 athletic programs , most of which compete in the NCAA's Division I Atlantic 10 Conference. The football team, however, competes in the Colonial Athletic...
(1986–1988), TexasTexas Longhorns men's basketballThe Texas Longhorns men's basketball team represents The University of Texas at Austin in NCAA Division I men's basketball competition. The Longhorns currently compete in the Big 12 Conference....
(1988–1998), George WashingtonGeorge Washington Colonials men's basketballThe George Washington Colonials Basketball team represents The George Washington University in Washington, DC. It plays its home games in the Charles E. Smith Center, which is also shared with other George Washington Colonials athletic programs. The school's team currently competes in the Atlantic...
(1998–2001), HoustonHouston Cougars men's basketballThe Houston Cougars men's basketball team represents the University of Houston in Houston, Texas in U.S. NCAA Division I men's basketball competition. The university is a member of Conference USA...
(2004–2010)39 34 647 353 .647 Central Missouri State Central Missouri Mules and JenniesThe sports teams at the University of Central Missouri are known as the Mules and Jennies . They participate in the NCAA's Division II and in the MIAA Conference.Men's sports*Baseball*Basketball*Cross country*Football*Golf...
(1961–1964), ValparaisoValparaiso Crusaders men's basketballThe Valparaiso Crusaders Basketball team is the basketball team that represent Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, Indiana. The school's team currently competes in the Horizon League. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 2004. The Crusaders are currently...
(1964–1970), Memphis StateMemphis Tigers basketballThe Memphis Tigers men's basketball team represents the University of Memphis in NCAA Division I men's college basketball. The Tigers compete in Conference USA, in which they have won six regular season and four conference tournament championships. As of 2011, the Tigers have the 29th highest...
(1970–1974), IllinoisIllinois Fighting Illini men's basketballThe Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball team is an NCAA Division I college basketball team competing in the Big Ten Conference. Home games are played at Assembly Hall, located on the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's campus in Champaign....
(1974–1975), UCLAUCLA Bruins men's basketballThe UCLA Bruins men's basketball program, established in 1920, owns a record 11 Division I NCAA championships. UCLA teams coached by John Wooden won 10 national titles in 12 seasons from 1964 to 1975, including 7 straight from 1967 to 1973. UCLA went undefeated a record 4 times, in 1964, 1967,...
(1975–1977), UABUAB Blazers men's basketballThe UAB Blazers men's basketball team represents the University of Alabama at Birmingham in the National Collegiate Athletic Association's Division I men's college basketball, and have competed in Conference USA since 1995...
(1978–1996)40* † 23 645 163 .798 Kansas (1988–2003), North Carolina North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketballThe North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball program is the intercollegiate men's basketball of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and is considered one of the most successful programs in NCAA history...
(2003–present)41 31 641 340 .653 Southwestern (TX) Southwestern UniversitySouthwestern University is a private, four-year, undergraduate, liberal arts college located in Georgetown, Texas, USA. Founded in 1840, Southwestern is the oldest university in Texas. The school is affiliated with the United Methodist Church although the curriculum is nonsectarian...
(1971–1973), LamarLamar CardinalsThe Lamar Cardinals refers to the collegiate athletic teams of Lamar University. The inception of the nickname "Cardinals" dates back to the schools name change to Lamar in 1932. The teams compete in Division I of NCAA sports...
(1976–1980, 2003–2006), OklahomaOklahoma Sooners men's basketball-1908-1980:The Sooners enjoyed moderate success on the court during this era, posting only 16 losing records in their first 72 seasons. They were coached by 9 different coaches during this period, beginning with Bennie Owen , and ending with Dave Bliss in 1980...
(1980–1994), TCUTCU Horned Frogs men's basketballThe TCU Horned Frogs basketball team represents Texas Christian University, located in Fort Worth, Texas, in NCAA Division I basketball competition. They play their home games at Daniel–Meyer Coliseum and are members of the Mountain West Conference...
(1994–2002),42 34 640 427 .600 Bethel (IN) Bethel College (Indiana)Bethel College is a Christian liberal arts institution located in Mishawaka , Indiana, United States. It was established in 1947 by a Mennonite group which was one of the founding members of the Missionary Church...
(1976–1987), Indiana-South BendIndiana University South BendIndiana University South Bend is the third largest campus of the Indiana University system. It is popularly known as IUSB or IU South Bend. It is located in South Bend, Indiana, in St. Joseph County, Indiana.-History:...
(1987–1988), ValparaisoValparaiso Crusaders men's basketballThe Valparaiso Crusaders Basketball team is the basketball team that represent Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, Indiana. The school's team currently competes in the Horizon League. The team last played in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament in 2004. The Crusaders are currently...
(1988–2002, 2004–2011)43* 36 638 446 .589 Nyack Nyack CollegeNyack College is a private, evangelical, liberal arts college affiliated with the Christian and Missionary Alliance and home to the Alliance Theological Seminary, one of the denomination's seminaries. The main campus is located in Nyack, New York...
(1975–1987), GenevaGeneva CollegeGeneva College is a Christian liberal arts college in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, United States, north of Pittsburgh. Founded in 1848, in Northwood, Ohio, the college moved to its present location in 1880, where it continues to educate a student body of about 1400 traditional undergraduates in...
(1987–1996), GannonGannon UniversityGannon University is a private, co-educational Catholic university offering associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees, certificates and doctoral degrees and is located in Erie, Pennsylvania. Gannon University has an alumni base numbering around 31,500. Current enrollment is 4,238.Gannon's...
(1996–2005), Youngstown StateYoungstown State PenguinsYoungstown State University is in NCAA Division I. Nicknamed the Penguins, they play in the Horizon League and Missouri Valley Football Conference, and compete in the following sports:*Baseball *Basketball *Cross Country...
(2005–present)44 † 40 637 443 .590 Pacific Lutheran Pacific Lutheran UniversityPacific Lutheran University is located in Parkland, a suburb of Tacoma, Washington. In September 2009, PLU had a student population of 3,582 and approximately 280 full-time faculty...
(1944–1958), Washington StateWashington State Cougars men's basketballThe Washington State Cougars Men's Basketball team represents Washington State University and competes in the Pacific-12 Conference of NCAA Division I...
(1958–1971), Washington (1971–1985)44* 34 637 248 .720 Amherst Amherst CollegeAmherst College is a private liberal arts college located in Amherst, Massachusetts, United States. Amherst is an exclusively undergraduate four-year institution and enrolled 1,744 students in the fall of 2009...
(1977–present)44 40 637 341 .656 Colby Colby CollegeColby College is a private liberal arts college located on Mayflower Hill in Waterville, Maine. Founded in 1813, it is the 12th-oldest independent liberal arts college in the United States...
(1970–2011)47 37 633 429 .596 Florida State (1966–1978), Georgia Georgia Bulldogs men's basketballThe Georgia Bulldogs basketball program is the men's college basketball team representing the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia. Established in 1891, the team has competed in the Southeastern Conference since its inception in 1932...
(1978–1995), JacksonvilleJacksonville DolphinsThe Jacksonville University Dolphins are the athletics team of Jacksonville University in Jacksonville, Florida, USA. The Dolphins participate in NCAA Division I athletics, and are members of the Atlantic Sun Conference, the National Lacrosse Conference, and as the Pioneer Football League.-Sports...
(1997–2005)48 44 632 340 .650 Southwestern Oklahoma Southwestern Oklahoma State UniversitySouthwestern Oklahoma State University is a public university in Weatherford and Sayre, Oklahoma. It is one of seven state regional universities in the state of Oklahoma.The current president of SWOSU is Randy Beutler.-History:...
(1918–1922), Pittsburg State (1922–1934, 1935–1963)49* 39 644 409 .612 Otterbein (1972–present) 50 27 631 152 .806 Wisconsin–Eau Claire (1968–1995) 50 36 631 242 .723 Muskingum Muskingum CollegeMuskingum University is a private four-year comprehensive college with a strong liberal arts tradition located in New Concord, Ohio, approximately sixty miles east of the state capital of Columbus. Founded in 1837, Muskingum University is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church , although since the...
(1919–1923), Davis & Elkins (1923–1935), MarshallMarshall Thundering Herd men's basketballThe Marshall Thundering Herd men's basketball team is a basketball team from Marshall University in Huntington, West VirginiaNew head coach Tom Herrion will lead the Thundering Herd starting the 2010 season....
(1935–1955)52* 27 631 194 .765 Wisconsin-Platteville (1984–1999), Milwaukee Milwaukee Panthers men's basketballThe Milwaukee Panthers men's basketball team is a NCAA Division I college basketball team competing in the Horizon League for the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. The current head coach is Rob Jeter.-History:...
(1999–2001), WisconsinWisconsin Badgers men's basketballThe Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball team is a NCAA Division I college basketball team competing in the Big Ten Conference. Home games are played at the Kohl Center, located on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus in Madison, Wisconsin....
(2001–present)52 41 630 518 .549 Benedictine Heights (1957–1960), Dallas University of DallasThe University of Dallas is a private, independent Catholic regional university located in Irving, Texas, established in 1956, which is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. According to U.S...
(1960–1963), St. Mary's (TX)St. Mary's University, TexasSt. Mary's University is a Catholic and Marianist liberal arts institution located on northwest of downtown San Antonio, Texas, United States. St. Mary’s is a nationally recognized master’s level school ranked among the top colleges in the west for best value and academic reputation by U.S. News...
(1963–1978), Angelo State (1978–1998)54 37 624 393 .614 Presbyterian Presbyterian CollegePresbyterian College is a private liberal arts college in Clinton, South Carolina, USA. Presbyterian College, or PC, is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church USA. PC was founded in 1880 by William Plumer Jacobs, a prominent Presbyterian minister who also founded the nearby Thornwell Home and...
(1951–1955), Citadel (1956–1960), FloridaFlorida Gators men's basketballThe Florida Gators men's basketball team represents the University of Florida in the sport of basketball. The Gators compete in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I and the Southeastern Conference...
(1960–1966, 1980–1989), NC StateNC State Wolfpack men's basketballThe NC State Wolfpack men's basketball team represents North Carolina State University in NCAA Division I men's basketball competition. The Wolfpack currently competes in the Atlantic Coast Conference, of which it was a founding member....
(1966–1980)55 26 620 199 .757 Central Washington Central Washington UniversityCentral Washington University, often abbreviated CWU, is a public university in Ellensburg, Washington in the United States.This location was selected by the state legislature as a consolation prize after Ellensburg lost its bid to be state capital...
(1964–1990)56 35 618 274 .693 Hamilton (1970–2004), SUNYIT State University of New York Institute of TechnologyThe State University of New York Institute of Technology at Utica/Rome is a campus of the State University of New York located just north of Utica in the town of Marcy. Established by the SUNY Board of Trustees on June 14, 1966, SUNYIT is the State of New York's public institute of technology....
(2005–2006)57* 33 614 385 .614 South Alabama South Alabama Jaguars men's basketballThe South Alabama Jaguars basketball program has competed in the Sun Belt Conference since 1978 when the league was formed. In their 42 year history, the Jaguars have compiled an overall record of 694-507 . Ronnie Arrow returned as head coach in 2007, succeeding John Pelphrey after the 2006-07 season...
(1975–1984), ClemsonClemson Tigers men's basketballThe Clemson Tigers men's basketball team is a college basketball program that competes in the Atlantic Coast Conference in the NCAA Division I. The current head coach is Brad Brownell.-Team history:...
(1984–1994), AuburnAuburn Tigers men's basketballThe Auburn Tigers men's basketball program is the college basketball program that represents Auburn University, competing in the Southeastern Conference. The program began in 1905. Though they generally play under the shadow of the football program, the Tigers have had successes on the hardwood...
(1994–2004), Coastal Carolina (2007–present)58* 30 610 333 .647 Maryville (TN) (1978–1980), Lincoln Memorial Lincoln Memorial UniversityLincoln Memorial University is a private four-year co-educational liberal arts college located in Harrogate, Tennessee.LMU's campus borders on Cumberland Gap National Historical Park....
(1983–1986), BelmontBelmont Bruins men's basketballThe Belmont Bruins men's basketball team is the basketball team that represent the Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. The school's team currently competes in the Atlantic Sun Conference. The team's most recent appearance in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament was in 2011...
(1986–present)59* 29 611 281 .695 Montana Montana Grizzlies men's basketballThe Montana Grizzlies men's basketball team is an NCAA Division I college basketball team competing in the Big Sky Conference. Home games are played at Dahlberg Arena located inside the University of Montana's Adams Center.-Season by season records:...
(1978–1986), StanfordStanford Cardinal men's basketballThe Stanford Cardinal Men's Basketball team represents Stanford University, located in Stanford, California, United States. The school's team currently competes in the Pacific-12 Conference. The team has won 13 conference championships , the last in 2004, and one NCAA championship, in 1942...
(1986–2004), California (2008–present)60 39 609 486 .556 Guilford Guilford CollegeGuilford College, founded in 1837 by members of the Religious Society of Friends , is an independent college whose stated mission is to: provide a transformative, practical and excellent liberal arts education that produces critical thinkers in an inclusive, diverse environment, guided by Quaker...
(1962–1970), High PointHigh Point PanthersThe High Point Panthers are the 16 varsity athletic teams that represent High Point University. All of HPU's varsity teams compete at the NCAA Division I level, with all but men's and women's lacrosse competing in the Big South Conference...
(1972–2003)61* 25 603 220 .731 Boston University (1978–1983), Providence Providence Friars men's basketballThe Providence Friars men's basketball team represents Providence College in NCAA Division I competition, in which they are a founding member of the Big East Conference. They play their home games at the Dunkin' Donuts Center in Providence, Rhode Island...
(1985–1987), KentuckyKentucky Wildcats men's basketballThe Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team, representing the University of Kentucky, is the winningest in the history of college basketball, both in all-time wins and all-time winning percentage. Kentucky's all-time record currently stands at 2058–647...
(1989–1997), LouisvilleLouisville Cardinals men's basketballThe Louisville Cardinals men's basketball team is the 18th winningest college basketball team in NCAA Division I history and has the 10th best winning percentage in college basketball history. Currently coached by Rick Pitino, the Cardinals of the University of Louisville have been to 37 NCAA...
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Active coaches nearing 600 career wins
- Statistics correct as of the end of the 2010–11 college basketball season.
Rank Name Years Wins Losses Pct. Teams * 31 599 324 .649 Wittenberg (1976–1989), Ohio Ohio Bobcats men's basketballThe Ohio Bobcats men’s basketball team is an intercollegiate varsity sports program of Ohio University. The team represents the university as a member of the Mid-American Conference of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, playing at the Division 1 level...
(1989–2001), Western Carolina (2005–present)* 30 597 280 .681 Vanderbilt Vanderbilt Commodores men's basketballThe Vanderbilt Commodores men's basketball team represents Vanderbilt University in the Eastern Division of the Southeastern Conference . The Commodores have won three SEC regular season titles . They have competed in ten NCAA Tournaments, making it to the Elite Eight once and the Sweet 16 six times...
(1979–1981), Tampa (1983–present)* 34 584 452 .564 Siena Heights Siena Heights UniversitySiena Heights University is a Roman Catholic postsecondary institution in Adrian, Michigan. It is affiliated with the St. Joseph Academy and Montessori Children’s House.-History:...
(1977–1985), Eastern MichiganEastern Michigan Eagles men's basketballThe Eastern Michigan Eagles men's basketball team has appeared in four NCAA Division I tournaments, and have a 3-4 record, tied for third best among Michigan colleges...
(1985–1996), California (1996–2008), RiceRice Owls men's basketballThe Rice Owls men's basketball program is the intercollegiate men's basketball program of Rice University. The program is classified in the NCAA's Division I, and the team competes in Conference USA...
(2008–present)* 29 583 253 .703 Augsburg (1982–1988), South Dakota South Dakota Coyotes men's basketball-CollegeInsider.com Results:The Miners have appeared in one CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament. Their combined record is 0–1.-References:...
(1988–present)* 30 567 367 .607 Appalachian State Appalachian State Mountaineers men's basketballThe Appalachian State Mountaineers basketball team is the college basketball team at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina. The Mountaineers have competed in the Southern Conference since 1972, and are currently a Division I member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association ....
(1975–1981), Georgia TechGeorgia Tech Yellow Jackets men's basketballThe Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets men's basketball team represents the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in NCAA Division I basketball. The team plays its home games in Alexander Memorial Coliseum. Under the tenure of Bobby Cremins, Georgia Tech established itself as a national force in basketball...
(1981–2000), College of CharlestonCollege of Charleston Cougars men's basketballThe College of Charleston Cougars men's basketball team is an NCAA Division I college basketball team competing in the Southern Conference. Home games are played at Carolina First Arena, located on College of Charleston's campus in Charleston, South Carolina, United States.-History:1920-21 was the...
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