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David Hixon - Basketball Hall of Famer & Retired Men's Basketball Head Coach at Amherst College - Episode 838
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David Hixon, Amherst College's long-time men's basketball coach, who retired in 2020, was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame on August 12,2023.
Hixon coached at Amherst for 42 years, winning two national championships and twice being named Div. III Coach of the Year. He compiled a coaching record of 826-293, ranking him 15th in NCAA men's basketball when he retired in April 2020. His winning percentage of .738 was good for 10th place in NCAA Division III history at the time of his retirement. During Hixon’s tenure, Amherst participated in the NCAA national tournament 20 times and compiled a 43-20 postseason record.
Hixon is the first Div. III coach to earn enshrinement into the Basketball Hall of Fame. He was elected to the New England Basketball Hall of Fame in 2003.
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Take some notes as you listen to this episode with David Hixon, Basketball Hall of Famer & Retired Men’s Basketball Head Coach at Amherst College.
Email - ddhixon@amherst.edu
Twitter - @AmherstMBball
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