Jim Boone’s commitment to excellence has spanned 25 years of coaching — 21 as a head coach. His commitment to his student-athletes and their development as young men, students and athletes has created an environment of success.
Rebuilding process was capped off with a record of 31–3, NAIA National Runner–Up finish and two players drafted by the NBA.
Jim Boone assisted in the school’s first ever Big South Championship two years removed from a 9–18 mark.
The Boone philosophy resulted in two Final Fours, 6 NCAA Tournament appearances, and 4 Conference Championships – all from a program that was 7-19 the year before his arrival.
Amazing turnaround of a program that only won nine games in the two seasons prior to Boone’s arrival. Completed 2000 season with 2nd place NEC finish and NEC Tournament Runner–Up.
Considered one of the nation’s most difficult rebuilding situations, Boone had the Eagles averaging nearly 14 wins over 3 seasons following a 3–25 year, including 28–13 home record during his last three seasons.
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