2月. 24, 2024, 澳门线上赌场 said thank you to longtime 男子篮球 教练 Jim Boeheim, 66届，73届. More than 25,000 fans, friends and former players converged on the JMA无线穹顶 为了庆祝 吉姆·博海姆·戴, punctuated by the Orange’s win over Notre Dame.
Festivities included an emotional postgame ceremony, emceed by NBC Sports’ Mike Tirico ’88, where the University announced plans for the Jim Boeheim Entrance to the 卡梅隆K. 安东尼篮球中心 and hoisted a banner acknowledging Boeheim’s accomplishments.
Current members of the 男子篮球 program, led by Head Coach Adrian Autry ’94, also presented the Hall of Famer with a commissioned painting.
Boeheim led the Orange for 47 years, netting 35 NCAA tournament appearances, 20个甜蜜的16岁, five Final Fours and the 2003 national championship.
与勇气同义
吉姆·博海姆·戴 was full of stories, gifts and proclamations. Chancellor Kent Syverud and his wife, Dr. 露丝陈, presented a plaque signifying the establishment of the Jim Boeheim ’66 Central New York Scholarship. The newly endowed scholarship supports undergraduates with demonstrated financial need, particularly those residing in the Central New York and Finger Lakes regions.
Dr. 露丝陈 and Chancellor Kent Syverud (right) recognize the establishment of the Jim Boeheim ’66 Central New York Scholarship.
纽约州政府. Kathleen Hochul ’80 was a first-year student in 1976, when Boeheim took the helm of the Orange. “I’ll never forget the thrill of being in the ‘Manley Zoo’ and watching you 教练 a generation of stars,”她说。. “You’ve built a program synonymous with grit, determination and that iconic two-three zone.”
Declarations proclaiming 吉姆·博海姆·戴 were issued by New York State Assembly member Bill Magnarelli ’70, L’73; New York State Sen. John Mannion; Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon; and Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh G’05.
游戏中的游戏
约50名前球员, assistant 教练es and managers turned out for 吉姆·博海姆·戴, which recalled many career highlights. Winning it all against Kansas in 2003. Defeating Georgia in overtime in the 1996 Sweet 16. Reaching the Final Four as a double-digit seed in 2016. Besting UConn, after six overtimes, in the 2009 Big East quarterfinals.
Head Coach Adrian Autry ’94 honors his mentor and predecessor with a commissioned painting.
这一切, on top of collecting six gold medals and two bronze medals as a longtime assistant 教练 of the 美国男篮奥运代表队.
“He taught me how to play the game within the game,95年的劳伦斯·莫滕说, the Orange’s all-time leading scorer. “Coach Boeheim was a great motivator but let me keep my own pace.”
从跑龙套到名人堂成员
Boeheim has bled Orange since 1962, when he joined the basketball program as a walk-on. The upstate New York native was promoted to captain his senior year and along with teammate and roommate David Bing ’66, H’06, turned the Orange into a national powerhouse.
It’s fitting that Boeheim also began 教练ing at Syracuse. After seven years of assisting on the sidelines, he was promoted to head 教练 of the 男子篮球 program in 1976. 成功之后.
Boeheim flanked by NBA Hall of Famer David Bing ’66, H’06 (with hat) and wife, Juli G’97.
The second-winningest 教练 in NCAA 男子篮球 hi故事, Boeheim is a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and Syracuse 体育运动’ 荣誉戒指. 他还收到了约翰·R. Wooden Award “Legends of Coaching” honor.
In January, Boeheim inducted Bing into the 荣誉戒指. Said the NBA Hall of Famer and former Detroit mayor of Boeheim: “I’m happy to have known him. 我很高兴和他一起玩. 我很高兴和他住在一起. 我们的关系很好.”
对社区的承诺
Former hoops standout Howard Triche ’87 lauded Boeheim’s sense of social responsibility. “I try to emulate the things he’s taught me,” said the Syracuse-based business consultant.
Boeheim and Director of 体育运动 John Wildhack ’80 (right).
When not serving as special assistant to Director of 体育运动 John Wildhack ’80, Boeheim champions many charitable causes. 他也是the 吉姆和朱莉·伯海姆基金会, which strives to enrich the lives of local children and support the elimination of cancer through research and advocacy.
“Thank you for giving me a life that nobody could have asked for,” Boeheim said.
