Speedy Morris
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William "Speedy" Morris is a retired college basketball
coach. He was head coach at La Salle University
from 1986 to 2001. He led the Explorers to four NCAA tournament appearances. His 238 wins are the most in school history.
His best team was the 1989-1990 unit, led by Lionel Simmons and Doug Overton
, which posted a 30-2 record and finished 12th in both major polls.
Morris was the first Division I coach to coach both the men's and women's program at a school.
While at La Salle, Morris coached future NBA players Simmons, Overton, Randy Woods
, Tim Legler
, and Rasual Butler
. However, he was forced to resign in 2001 after eight straight losing seasons.
Soon afterward, he was hired at Saint Joseph's Prep High School in Philadelphia, and has been there ever since. On February 7 of 2011, he earned his 561st win in the Philadelphia Catholic League, the most of any coach in league history.
College basketball
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coach. He was head coach at La Salle University
La Salle University
La Salle University is a private, co-educational, Roman Catholic university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Named for St. Jean-Baptiste de La Salle, the school was founded in 1863 by the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools. As of 2008 the school has approximately 7,554...
from 1986 to 2001. He led the Explorers to four NCAA tournament appearances. His 238 wins are the most in school history.
His best team was the 1989-1990 unit, led by Lionel Simmons and Doug Overton
Doug Overton
Douglas M. Overton is a retired American professional basketball player who was selected by the Detroit Pistons in the 2nd round of the 1991 NBA Draft. A 6'3" point guard from La Salle University, Overton played in 11 NBA seasons for 8 different teams...
, which posted a 30-2 record and finished 12th in both major polls.
Morris was the first Division I coach to coach both the men's and women's program at a school.
While at La Salle, Morris coached future NBA players Simmons, Overton, Randy Woods
Randy Woods
Randolph Woods is a retired American professional basketball player.-La Salle:...
, Tim Legler
Tim Legler
Timothy Eugene Legler is a retired American professional basketball player who played in the NBA. He is currently an ESPN basketball analyst.-La Salle:...
, and Rasual Butler
Rasual Butler
Rasual Butler is an American professional basketball player who plays for CB Gran Canaria in Spain. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and raised in the Point Breeze area of south Philadelphia.-La Salle:...
. However, he was forced to resign in 2001 after eight straight losing seasons.
Soon afterward, he was hired at Saint Joseph's Prep High School in Philadelphia, and has been there ever since. On February 7 of 2011, he earned his 561st win in the Philadelphia Catholic League, the most of any coach in league history.