Jim Boeheim

Basketball coach and Syracuse University leader

Jim Boeheim - Basketball coach and Syracuse University leader
Born

November 17th, 1944
80 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Boeheim served as the head coach of the Syracuse University men's basketball team from 1976 to 2021. Under his leadership, Syracuse achieved significant success, including a national championship in 2003. He became the winningest coach in the program's history, consistently leading teams to NCAA Tournament appearances. Boeheim also coached the United States national team, contributing to gold medal victories in international competitions.

Led Syracuse University to an NCAA Championship in 2003

Achieved over 1,000 career wins as a college basketball coach

Coached the USA Men's Basketball team to Olympic gold medals

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