For Love of the Game: Calhoun Fifth NCAA DI Titlist Coach at Small College
May 11th, 2019 - 7:39
When former UConn mentor Jim Calhoun took the plunge and became bench boss for Saint Joseph CT, he emerged as the third coach to win multiple NCAA Division I championships before guiding a non-DI institution and fifth to win at least one DI title prior to moving down the ladder. Following is an alphabetical list of the coaches in this unique category:
| Title Coach | NCAA DI Titlist (Year) | Subsequent Non-DI School Coaching Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Calhoun | Connecticut (1999 and 2004) | 16-12 with Saint Joseph CT in 2018-19 |
| Ed Jucker | Cincinnati (1961 and 1962) | 81-42 record with Rollins FL from 1972-73 through 1976-77 |
| Rollie Massimino | Villanova (1985) | 301-71 with Northwood/Keiser FL from 2006-07 through 2016-17 |
| Everett Shelton | Wyoming (1943) | 118-118 with Sacramento State from 1959-60 through 1967-68 |
| Phil Woolpert | San Francisco (1955 and 1956) | 86-86 with San Diego from 1962-63 through 1968-69 |
NOTE: Sacramento State and San Diego subsequently moved up to NCAA DI status.