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Jim Harrick
NameJim Harrick
Birth dateJuly 25, 1941
Birth placeCharleston, West Virginia
CollegeUniversity of Mary Washington

Jim Harrick is a former NCAA college basketball coach who has led several teams, including the UCLA Bruins, Rams, and Bulldogs. Harrick's coaching career has been marked by successes, including a national championship with the UCLA Bruins in 1995. He has also coached in the NBA as an assistant coach for the Denver Nuggets. Harrick's experience includes working with notable coaches such as Lute Olson and Jerry Tarkanian.

● Early Life and Education

Jim Harrick was born in Charleston, West Virginia, and grew up in Morgantown, West Virginia, where he attended Morgantown High School. He played college basketball at University of Mary Washington, and later earned his master's degree from West Virginia University. Harrick began his coaching career as an assistant coach at Illinois under coach Lou Henson, and later worked as an assistant coach at Colorado and Utah. Harrick's early coaching experience also included working with coaches such as Dick Harter and Jim Brandenburg at Oregon.

● Coaching Career

Harrick's head coaching career began at UCLA, where he replaced coach Jim Lynam and led the team to a Pac-10 Conference championship in 1987. He later coached at Rams, where he worked with players such as Cuttino Mobley and Tyson Wheeler. Harrick's success at Rams earned him the Atlantic 10 Conference Coach of the Year award in 1992. He also coached at Bulldogs, where he worked with players such as Jumaine Jones and Lorenzo Charles. Harrick's coaching experience includes working with notable players such as Don MacLean, Ed O'Bannon, and Toby Bailey.

● Head Coaching Record

Harrick's head coaching record includes a national championship with the UCLA Bruins in 1995. He has also led teams to the NCAA Tournament several times, including appearances with Rams and Bulldogs. Harrick's coaching record includes wins over notable teams such as Kentucky, North Carolina, and Arizona. His experience includes coaching in the Pac-10 Conference, Atlantic 10 Conference, and SEC.

● Personal Life

Harrick is married to his wife, Nancy Harrick, and has two children, Jim Harrick Jr. and Kelly Harrick. He is a member of the NABC and has worked with several charitable organizations, including the American Cancer Society and Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Harrick has also been involved in several NBA and WNBA coaching clinics, working with coaches such as Pat Riley and Phil Jackson. His personal life includes friendships with notable coaches such as Mike Krzyzewski and Roy Williams.

● Controversies

Harrick has been involved in several controversies throughout his coaching career, including a scandal at Georgia involving NCAA rules violations. He was also involved in a controversy at UCLA, where he was accused of violating NCAA rules regarding player recruiting. Harrick has denied any wrongdoing in both cases, but has faced criticism from the NCAA and the media. The controversies have involved notable figures such as Sonny Vaccaro and Tom Hicks, and have been covered by media outlets such as ESPN and Sports Illustrated. Harrick's experience with controversies has also included working with lawyers such as Robert Shapiro and Gloria Allred.

Category:College basketball coaches in the United States

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