SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse University Athletics plans to honor former, longtime men’s basketball head coach Jim Boeheim when the Orange hosts Notre Dame on Feb. 24 in the JMA Wireless Dome.
A ceremony to recognize the many accomplishments of the recently retired Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame coach will be part of “Coach Jim Boeheim Day,” per an announcement on cuse.com, the website of Syracuse University Athletics.
“Coach Jim Boeheim Day” will honor the most successful coach in Syracuse basketball history. Boeheim, who announced his retirement following the completion of last season, was at the helm of his alma mater’s program for 47 years.
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“Coach Boeheim is an iconic figure in Central New York and to all Orange fans and alumni around the world,” John Wildhack, director of athletics at Syracuse University, said in a statement. “His remarkable career and commitment to Syracuse University and our community will never be replicated. February 24th will provide our fans the opportunity to celebrate and thank Coach Boeheim.”
Some Boeheim accomplishments
In its announcement, Syracuse listed several of Boeheim’s accomplishments during his nearly half century of coaching the men’s basketball team.
Boeheim ranks second among Division I coaches in wins and games coached, marks that have only been exceeded by former Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski.
Boeheim was at the helm when the program reached college basketball’s pinnacle — the 2003 NCAA Tournament championship.
He guided the Orange to winning records in 46 of his 47 campaigns in charge.
Boeheim led Syracuse into the postseason in all but five of his seasons. The Orange made 35 trips into the NCAA Tournament during his tenure. Under Boeheim, the Orange advanced to the Final Four five times: 1987, 1996, 2003, 2013, and 2016.
