Jim Calhoun
Inducted:
2005
Stats
Born
May 10, 1942
Braintree, Massachusetts, U.S.
Position
Coach
Jim Calhoun is the legendary architect of the UConn Huskies men's basketball dynasty. Over a 26-year tenure at Connecticut (1986–2012), Calhoun transformed a regional program into a national powerhouse, winning three NCAA National Championships (1999, 2004, and 2011). Known for his fierce, New England-bred intensity and his "family-first" coaching style, he retired with 873 Division I victories, placing him among the winningest coaches in college basketball history.
Calhoun's legacy is most visible on NBA rosters; he developed a staggering 28 NBA players, including Hall of Famer Ray Allen, and stars like Kemba Walker, Richard Hamilton, and Ben Gordon. His 1999 title, won by defeating a heavily favored Duke team, is often cited as the moment UConn officially joined the "Blue Bloods" of the sport. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2005.
Calhoun's Awards and Records
- National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame (2006)
- AP Coach of the Year (1990)
- 4x Big East Coach of the Year
- John R. Wooden "Legends of Coaching" Award (2005)
- Oldest Coach to Win a Title (68 years old in 2011)
- 2019 Best Coach/Manager ESPY
- One of the winningest coaches in college basketball history
NBA Position
UConn (1986–2012)
NBA Stats
Total career wins:
920
NCAA Tournament appearances:
23
NCAA Championships:
3 (1999, 2004, 2011)
Division I Career Wins:
873
Final Four Appearances:
4 (1999, 2004, 2009, 2011)
Big East Championships:
17 (10 Regular Season, 7 Tournament)
NBA Draft Picks Produced:
28+
NIT Championships:
1 (1988)