The Naismith College Coach of the Year Award, presented by the Atlanta Tipoff Club, celebrates the exemplary leadership of men's and women's basketball head coaches in NCAA Division I since its inception in 1987. Initially given to the most victorious coaches of the NCAA Division I basketball tournament's men's and women's categories, the award transitioned to a voting process in 1989. On the men's side, luminaries like John Calipari and Mike Krzyzewski have won the award thrice, while Tony Bennett, Mark Few, and Jay Wright have won it twice. Geno Auriemma stands out among women's basketball coaches with eight wins, alongside icons Pat Summitt, Dawn Staley, Muffet McGraw, and Tara VanDerveer, each earning the accolade multiple times. This award recognizes coaching excellence and enduring contributions to collegiate basketball.
Naismith College Men Coach of the Year Winner List
| Year | Men's Coach | College |
| 1986–87 | Bob Knight | Indiana |
| 1987–88 | Larry Brown | Kansas |
| 1988–89 | Mike Krzyzewski | Duke |
| 1989–90 | Bobby Cremins | Georgia Tech |
| 1990–91 | Randy Ayers | Ohio State |
| 1991–92 | Mike Krzyzewski | Duke |
| 1992–93 | Dean Smith | North Carolina |
| 1993–94 | Nolan Richardson | Arkansas |
| 1994–95 | Jim Harrick | UCLA |
| 1995–96 | John Calipari | UMass |
| 1996–97 | Roy Williams | Kansas |
| 1997–98 | Bill Guthridge | North Carolina |
| 1998–99 | Mike Krzyzewski | Duke |
| 1999–2000 | Mike Montgomery | Stanford |
| 2000–01 | Rod Barnes | Ole Miss |
| 2001–02 | Ben Howland | Pittsburgh |
| 2002–03 | Tubby Smith | Kentucky |
| 2003–04 | Phil Martelli | Saint Joseph's |
| 2004–05 | Bruce Weber | Illinois |
| 2005–06 | Jay Wright | Villanova |
| 2006–07 | Tony Bennett | Washington State |
| 2007–08 | John Calipari | Memphis |
| 2008–09 | Jamie Dixon | Pittsburgh |
| 2009–10 | Jim Boeheim | Syracuse |
| 2010–11 | Steve Fisher | San Diego State |
| 2011–12 | Bill Self | Kansas |
| 2012–13 | Jim Larrañaga | Miami (FL) |
| 2013–14 | Gregg Marshall | Wichita State |
| 2014–15 | John Calipari | Kentucky |
| 2015–16 | Jay Wright | Villanova |
| 2016–17 | Mark Few | Gonzaga |
| 2017–18 | Tony Bennett | Virginia |
| 2018–19 | Rick Barnes | Tennessee |
| 2019–20 | Anthony Grant | Dayton |
| 2020–21 | Mark Few | Gonzaga |
| 2021–22 | Ed Cooley | Providence |
| 2022–23 | Jerome Tang | Kansas State |
| 2023-24 | Dan Hurley | UConn |
FAQs On Naismith College Coach of the Year
A. The Naismith College Coach of the Year Award is given annually by the Atlanta Tipoff Club to outstanding men's and women's basketball head coaches in NCAA Division I.
A. The award was first introduced in 1987.
A. The Naismith College Coach of the Year Award winners are chosen through a voting process conducted by the award's governing board.
A. Notable multiple winners on the men's side include John Calipari, Mike Krzyzewski, Tony Bennett, Mark Few, and Jay Wright. For women's basketball, standout multiple winners include Geno Auriemma, Pat Summitt, Dawn Staley, Muffet McGraw, and Tara VanDerveer.
A. The Naismith College Coach of the Year Award recognizes coaching excellence and significant contributions to the sport of collegiate basketball, honoring leaders who have made a lasting impact on their teams and the game.
