Coaching Records

The NJCAA is currently in the process of researching and compiling an extensive list of records for the DI Men's Basketball Championship. The records below are the only records at this time that are confirmed. 

Coaching Records
                     
  Most Tournament Appearances by a Coach
  17 Gene Bess; Three Rivers, Mo.
  15 Dan Sparks; Vincennes, Ind. & Wabash Valley, Ill.
  12 Allen Bradfield; Vincennes, Ind.
  11 Floyd Wagstaff; Tyler, Texas
  11 Bob Kirk; Allegany, Md.
  Most National Championships
  3 Ronnie Arrow, San Jacinto - Central, Texas
  3 Allen Bradfield; Vincennes, Ind.
  3 Steve Green; South Plains, Texas
  3 Joe O'Brien; Southeastern, Iowa (formerly Burlington)
  2 Gene Bess; Three Rivers, Mo.
  2 Terry Carroll; Indian Hills, Iowa  
  2 Lowell "Cotton" Fitzsimmons; Moberly Area, Mo.
  2 Maury John; Moberly Area, Mo.
  2 Howie Landa; Mercer County, NJ
  2 Joe Turner; Kilgore, Texas
  2 Floyd Wagstaff; Tyler, Texas
  Most Coaching Victories
  41 Gene Bess; Three Rivers, Mo. (41-21)
  29 Floyd Wagstaff; Tyler, Texas (29-14)
  28 Dan Sparks; Vincennes, Ind. & Wabash Valley, Ill. (28-26)
  27 Allen Bradfield; Vincennes, Ind. (27-16)
  23 Howie Landa; Mercer County, NJ (23-12)