2006 Legends of Coaching Award Recipient
Jim Boeheim
Syracuse University
Jim Boeheim received the John R. Wooden Award “Legends of Coaching” honor in 2006. He has pushed the Orangemen to three NCAA championship game appearances (1987, 1996 and 2003) and 24 NCAA tournament invitations in all. Boeheim guided the Orange to the ultimate finish in 2003, the NCAA Championship. Boeheim wrapped up his 29th season as head coach on the Hill with a 703-241 overall record. He ranked fifth among active Division I coaches in winning percentage and tied for sixth in victories. His 27 20-win campaigns place him in a second-place tie on the all-time Division I list. He is also eighth in Division I NCAA Tournament wins.