Jim Boeheim Bio, Net Worth, Age, Height, Parents, Wife, Children » Ngnews247

Jim Boeheim is a legendary basketball coach who served as the head coach of the Syracuse Orange men’s basketball team for over forty years.

He won more than 1,000 games, led the Orange to the Final Four five times and led the team to the 2003 national championship. Boeheim is a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer and is widely regarded as one of the greatest college basketball coaches of all time.

Born November 17, 1944 in Lyons, New York. He grew up near Fayetteville and attended Fayetteville-Manlieus High School. Boeheim played basketball at Syracuse University under head coach Dave Bing and was a member of the 1966 Final Four team. After graduating with a social science degree, Boeheim became a graduate assistant coach under Roy Danforth, who had just taken over as head coach of the Syracuse basketball program.

Jim Boeheim age

Jim Boheim is 78 years old.

Jim Boheim Parents

Jim Boeheim’s parents are Jim Boeheim Sr. and Janet Boeheim.

Jim Boheim Height

Jim Boeheim is 1.91 m tall and weighs 91 kg.

Jim Boeheim’s career

In 1976, Danforth left Syracuse to become Tulane’s head coach, and Boeheim was named the new head coach of the Orange. In his first season, he led the team to a 26-4 record and played in the NCAA Tournament. Over the next several years, Boheim established himself as one of college basketball’s top coaches. He led the Orange to the NCAA Tournament in each of his first six seasons as head coach, and in 1987 led the team to the Final Four for the first time since 1975.

In 2003, Boheim led the Orange team to the NCAA national championship, reaching the pinnacle of his coaching career. Freshman guard Carmelo Anthony led the way with 20 points and 10 rebounds as Syracuse beat the Kansas Jayhawks 81-78 in the title game. Boeheim was named Naismith College Coach of the Year for the first time in his career.

Boeheim has been coaching at a high level since Syracuse’s championship season. He led the Orange to four more Final Four appearances and won numerous conference titles. Boeheim is also known for its ability to develop players, having produced several NBA stars, including Anthony, Derrick Coleman and Rony Seikaly.

Off the field, Boeheim is active in the community and involved with several charitable organizations. He and his wife, Juli, established the Jim and Juli Boeheim Foundation, which raises funds to support cancer research and children’s charities in Central New York. Boeheim is also involved in the Coaches vs. Cancer initiative, which raises funds for the American Cancer Society.

Boeheim has faced controversy off the pitch in recent years. In 2011, former Syracuse University assistant coach Bernie Fine was accused of sexual abuse by two former caddies. Boeheim initially defended Fine, but later apologized for his remarks and admitted he made a mistake. Fine was fired from Syracuse shortly after the allegations came to light.

In 2018, Boheim was involved in a fatal car accident. He killed a pedestrian walking on the side of the road after his vehicle broke down. Boheim cooperated with authorities and has not been charged with a crime.

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Boheim’s coaching style is known for its intensity and focus on defense. He is also known for his ability to adapt his game plan to his opponent’s strengths and weaknesses. Boeheim’s teams are often known for their zone defenses, which he has exploited to great success throughout his career.

jim boheim wife

Jim Boeheim is currently married to Juli Boeheim.

Jim Boheim Children

Jim Boeheim has four children – Buddy Boeheim, Jimmy Boeheim, Jamie Boeheim and Elizabeth Boeheim.

Jim Boheim Net Worth

Jim Boeheim has an estimated net worth of $16 million.

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