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Gary Williams: Coaching The Best in The Big Ten and ACC

A Hall of Fame basketball coach shares his experiences in becoming one of the best college basketball coaches of our era. Gary describes his journey from mid major American University, to winning a National Championship at the University of Maryland.

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    The cost of man-to-man defense

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    The love of basketball at Ohio State

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    Coaching for your alma mater

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    Severe punishments from the NCAA

1:00 – Gary Williams’ journey from Mobile, Alabama.
3:24 – Playing college basketball at Maryland and facing top players.
8:46 – Getting injured in college basketball.
9:53 – Admired tough play at the Ohio State exhibition game.
15:17 – Gary overcame adversity to find coaching success.
16:25 – Bigger schools evade NCAA penalties with legal support.
22:03 – NCAA getting exposed led to necessary and overdue reforms.
23:31 – Coaches struggle to retain players amid financial demands.
27:02 – NCAA basketball success hinges on funding access.
32:00 – Intimidation and competition among Big East coaches.
34:32 – Indiana team displayed strong offense and relentless defense.
36:27 – Comparison of ACC vs SEC college basketball.
40:49 – ACC coach on conference changes and impact.
44:51 – Big Ten prioritizes financial gain over student welfare.
48:25 – Assessing athletes’s skills, leadership, heart and potential.
50:27 – Took a chance on a player with an infectious winning attitude.