Steve Alford

Steve Alford (born November 23, 1964) is the current head coach of the University of Iowa Hawkeye men's basketball team. Alford, a former college basketball star and NBAer, was born in Franklin, Indiana and he grew up in New Castle, Indiana.

Coaching Career

After his time in the NBA, Alford began his coaching career.

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Manchester College

Alford began his coaching career in North Manchester, Indiana. He started in 1992 as head coach of the Division III Manchester College's basketball program. During his four seasons with the team, Alford had a record of 78-29. When Alford began coaching that team, the team had lost its first eight games. During his first season there Alford won four of 20 games. In his first full season as coach the team posted a record of 20-8. In the next season Manchester posted a record of 23-4, and in his fourth and final season his team posted a record of 31-1.

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North Manchester, Indiana - Manchester College

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In 1994 and 1995 Manchester won conference titles, and in Alford's final three seasons the team competed in the NCAA Division III Tournament. Under Alford, the team won three straight conference tournament titles (1993, 1994, 1995). The team advanced to the Division III championship game in 1995, placing second in the nation after suffering its first defeat in 32 games.

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1994 - 1995

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In 1993, 1994 and 1995 Alford was named the Indiana Collegiate Conference Coach of the Year. In the 1994-95 season the Manchester team was inducted into the school Hall of Fame. In 1999 Alford was also inducted into Manchester's Hall of Fame.

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1993 - 1994 - 1995 - 1999

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Southwest Missouri State

Following his time at Manchester, Alford was named the head coach at Southwest Missouri State University. He began his position there in the 1995-96 season, and would remain there until 1999. During his time at SMS, his teams posted a 78-48 record. In 1999 the Bears advanced to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament before losing to Duke.

Related Topics:
Southwest Missouri State University - Duke

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Iowa Hawkeyes

Steve Alford was named the head coach of the University of Iowa Hawkeyes men's basketball program on March 22, 1999.

Related Topics:
University of Iowa - March 22 - 1999

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