Pecher. Freshman Coach: Matt Inman . After 50 years and 1,300 wins, Three Rivers College mens basketball coach Gene Bess announced this past season will be his last. vs. Shelton State Community College @ Oxford, AL. Roughrider Classic begins today, Friday, Dec. 9. When Three Rivers finished second in the nation in 2010, people kept asking if he was going to ride off into the sunset if they won. The time has come.. W, 77-60. . Coach Bess made the jump to the college level in 1970 when he served for one year as an assistant for Bob Cradics TRCC team. 18 Feb 2023 01:06:02 I felt like he always cared for the guys he coached. January 19, 2023 . Categories. So many breaks fell the Raiders way that March. Three Rivers Community College. We had some good candidates. Bess thought he had maybe five years left in his career. #23HoopClass . After working every day for more than 60 years, Bess hopes to spend more time reading, hunting, fishing, working in his garden, and being involved with First Baptist Church of Poplar Bluff, where Bess is a deacon. Sprewell played competitively with the Three Rivers Community College Raiders Basketball Team in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, from 1988 to 1990, and from 1990 to 1992 with the University of Alabama, where he was a teammate of future NBA players Robert Horry, Jason Caffey, James Robinson, and Marcus Webb. BREAKING: Coach Carrillo to be inducted to NJCAA Men's Basketball Hall . Peck, Jr. Shon Anthony Beane, a member of the 92 championship team, is an assistant coach at Northern Illinois University. January 19, 2023 Women's Basketball. Anthony scored an average of 24.6 points per game to lead the Cardinals and the conference, nearly three points better than the second-best scorer Carleton senior Jeremy Beckler, who had 21.8 per . PAUL, Minn. (AP) Two men were killed and three other people were injured in a second shooting outside gatherings to mourn loved ones in St. Paul this weekend. 3 Indian Hills, fall to No. 198 talking about this. Last edited on 18 February 2023, at 02:05, "Bess becomes first college hoops coach to 1,000 wins", "Three Rivers' Gene Bess reaches 1,200 wins", "College basketball victories leader Gene Bess retires at 85", "Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announces 12 finalists for Class of 2023", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Gene_Bess&oldid=1140026940, This page was last edited on 18 February 2023, at 02:05. There will also be a Brick Walk around the statue. The college built a basketball gym that opened during the 1982-83 season, a dozen years after Bess took over the program. Ten years later and just a couple years removed from playing college basketball on his dads team, Brian got the job as the new assistant coach. AT Southeastern Community College. Mike Lavella. We had to dress two managers if we got into foul trouble. Youve really got to care for your players, Durden said when asked what he learned the most from Bess. The team finished 38-3, beating Mercer County 60-59 in overtime for the championship on Woodleys free throws with 10 seconds left. He won 250 games over a 12 year stint at Lesterville High School, Anniston High School and Oran High School. Lollar, Karen Boehringer, Mark Fans of the Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) Grizzly Basketball team will see several new faces on the court and on the bench when play for the 2022-2023 season tips off Nov. 1. (AP) College basketball victory leader Gene Bess of Three Rivers College has retired. After one season, Beane returned to Illinois State as its top assistant coach, a position he also held from 2000-02, and stayed there until May 2012 when he became the top assistant at Southern Illinois for seven years. Three Rivers College (MO) Top Stories Lady Raiders shake free of JeffCo Box Score February 18, 2023 Raiders defeat Tennessee Prep Box Score February 18, 2023 Gene Bess named finalist for Naismith Hall of Fame February 17, 2023 Whatever you call him, British big man a force for Raiders February 16, 2023 14 were here. (KFVS) - Legendary Three Rivers College basketball coach Gene Bess has retired. Three Rivers College Raiders Athletics | Poplar Bluff MO The spiritual ramifications in my life are really where it is at. The all-time winningest coach in NJCAA history, Coach Bess has compiled 996 wins through February 1, 2006 for an average of about 28 wins per season. POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. I want to spend more time with my family and my grandchildren. However, the host Greyhounds would not allow for any feel-good stories for the visiting Raiders Saturday -- and despite Three Rivers' best efforts to make . That was a motivator.. Men's . And yet from those humble beginnings rose the 1979 Raiders of Three Rivers Community College, the schools first mens basketball team to win the juco national tournament. Both his son and grandson played for the Raiders while granddaughter Kiley, who will play at Saint Louis University after a record-setting high school career, was a regular at his summer camps. 11 K-State to 85-69 win over Sooners, Austin Reaves had 19 pts, Lakers top Thunder 123-117, NEA fares well at 5A State Swimming Championships, 2023 2A State Basketball Tournament: Marmaduke girls beat Rison in 1st Round, 2023 2A State Basketball Tournament: Bay boys beat Dierks in 1st Round, twelve finalists for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2023. This is where it basically all started for me, Beane said. Miller, Logan Metropolitan Community College Athletics. Coaches. Bieser, Jake In 50 years leading the Raiders, Bess won 19 or more games in a season 43 times, including this past year when Three Rivers finished 19-12. As time went on and the process started developing, I was thinking about it more, and the way the other things played out with the Division I jobs, all that stuff, the Good Lord was pointing me in this direction, Beane said. Three Rivers Community College Baseball Recruiting & Scholarship Information Location: Poplar Bluff, MO, 63901 Division: NJCAA Commits Athletics School Profile Admissions Cost Majors Start your athlete profile for FREE right now! Three Rivers Community College - MO L, 96-84. Another Honor for the Legend The Winningest Coach in Basketball and Three Rivers College very own, Coach Gene Bess has been nominated as a finalist for the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame. What an accomplishment . The 85-year-old coach announced the decision Saturday. I hope to spend more time reading His word. Men's Basketball. We caught up with QB Kurt Benkert to discuss his current plans, the Scouting Combine, his Twitch career, a controversial Mount Rushmore and his predictions for Aaron Rodgers. So expectations are really high. Lennies McFerren, Paul Hale and Danny Farmer, each in the Missouri Basketball Hall of Fame, played at Three Rivers. VS Three Rivers Community College - MO. It didnt seem like it was the right thing, he said. JV Coach: Kyle Kinnett Email: kkinnett@trlsd.org. who is 6-foot-8 and averaged 18.1 points and 9.5 rebounds at Brunswick Community College. For more information about Title IX and/or sexual misconduct, contact Angelo . Three Rivers College to unveil Coach Gene Bess statue, Parents of volleyball player who lost both legs speak out in court, Current boil water orders/advisories in the Heartland, Complete KFVS12, Heartlands CW and Grit Schedules. He was the first college basketball coach to reach 1,000 wins in 2006, the first with 1,100 four seasons later and 1,200 in 2015. As Bess aged, he dodged constant questions about how many years he had left. Runs. Little, William Timothy It was kind of like everything aligned at the right place and the right time, said Thurlon Sam Weaver, the MVP of the 1979 National Junior College Athletics Association Tournament. That was 40 minutes of hell before 40 Minutes of Hell came to Arkansas, Weaver said. Men's Basketball Student Assistant. College basketball. February 27, 2023 Men's Basketball. In the semifinals, the Raiders rallied from a 21-point halftime deficit. And we just blended together.. It was the third time this year the Greyhounds (17-6) downed the Eagles (14-12). . Rolston, Russ December 06, 2022 . 2023 Missouri Sports Hall of Fame. For example, among the first questions a Division I recruiter will ask is, does he go to class? Cochise blasts South Mountain CC 96-65 to finish undefeated at home in regular season. And now call them members of the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame, which is proud to induct coach Gene Bess 1979 and 1992 NJCAA national tournament teams with the Class of 2016. Sport: Coach Men's Basketball Bill Barton Nickname: School: State Fair . Kansas City Kansas Community College ----- Sep 10 # . Hes the winningest coach in all of college basketball, recording 1,300 victories as Raiders head coach from 1971-2020. According to the release, at least 42 former players for Bess went on to coach all over the country. 205-391-2459: csanford@sheltonstate.edu: Men's Basketball. On Tuesday night, Cormany and Kelly helped the visiting Bobcats. The 85-year-old coach announced the decision Saturday. February 27, 2023 Men's Basketball. In all, Bess has led the Raiders to 13 appearances in the NJCAA National Tournament, where his career mark is 33-16. His contacts include coaches at the highest levels of college basketball. Sat Feb 25. College/Prep Sports Reporter . A Bernie alum, Beane played for the 1992 Three Rivers national championship team, scoring the go-ahead shot in the championship game. Fan Opinion: North Dakota State University Also known for his reliability he played in 632 consecutive games at one point in his career, 239 at another he averaged 12.5 points and 6.5 assists while toiling for nine different teams . Lombardo-Baker, Marvin This place would be a really, really good thing in a lot of different ways.. Knierim, Travis Founded, monitored, and run by college coaches. Eli Williams: Women's Basketball Manager. One thing kind of led to another, and were still at it, Bess said. Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. Phone: (660) 596-7344. "I've been realizing the time was near for me to go," Bess said in a statement. Former Roughrider earns Ban Johnson MVP. 3861 East Stan Musial Drive Community. And we played defense. Beane listed Oregon head coach Dana Altman and Southern Methodist head coach Tim Jankovich as references on his resume. Family of 4: $14 Eric Schweain (D-II Northwest Missouri State) was the two-guard, and the team included Mario Beamon, Isaiah Hart, Todd Wulf, Thad Rancher, assistant Tom Barr and trainer Thomas Brundage. We had a pretty good team the year before, with Otto Porter (father of the NBAs Otto Porter Jr.) and Danny Foster, and only two guys were coming back.. Ive been getting a lot of texts from people who still live around here. BOYS TR boys victorious against Gull LakeTHREE RIVERS Three Rivers boys basketball team notched its second win of the season Tuesday night, defeating Gull Lake in a non-conference matchup 62-47.The Wildcats were led on the scoresheet by Andrew Brown with 25 points, Caleb Quake with 12 points and Heston Saunders with 10.With the win. 7 Moberly, New faces join Grizzlies for 2022-2023 season; campaign begins tonight. Coach Bess, a Missouri Sports Hall of Famer, built the Raiders basketball dynasty while teaching two classes a semester, and serving as the Three Rivers Athletic Director throughout his career. Beane was recently announced as the new assistant mens basketball coach for Three Rivers, replacing Bryan Sherrer. PELLANot even a massive 36-point eruption from center Joshua Van Gorp (junior, Pella, Pella Christian HS) could overcome an otherwise dismal shooting night for the top-seeded Central College men's basketball team, dropping an American Rivers tourney semifinal to fourth-seeded Loras College 79-67 Thursday. Of that, $4.7 million was allocated to Three Rivers. . Fax: 417-889-2761, MondaySaturday 3861 East Stan Musial Drive He fought health problems the last few seasons. Three Rivers began hiring and assigning career coaches in October and now has 108 coaches in 51 countries throughout the state, including . Posting a comment requires free registration: Three Rivers alum Anothony Beane, left, and Three Rivers men's basketball coach Brian Bess stand for a photo in the Libla Family Sports Complex on Aug. 19, 2021, in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Coach Bess ended his career with a 1,300-416 record, making him the coach with the most wins. All in all, call them special, thrilling and full of excitement. I felt like I was just as effective, but I didnt have the energy level to do what I need to do to excel as a coach. Ive been so blessed, Bess said. Bess will be replaced at Three Rivers by his son and longtime assistant Brian Bess. The bottom line is, I want to be here to make the players better.. Coaches; Legacy of Champions; Former Cardinals . Staff Directory; Facilities; . Mon Feb 06. This school has been the greatest thing imaginable in my life, Bess said. 12:00 pm4:00 pm, Adults: $5 3R reached 17 NJCAA Tournaments, winning national championships in 1979 and 1992. Toggle navigation If you plan to pursue a four-year degree, we can make that pursuit more affordable. Personally for me there is no way I could write my history and my being without Coach Bess playing a big role in my life.. In 2019, Beane took a job as an assistant at Northern Illinois, but head coach Mark Montgomery was fired in January after the team started 1-7. Bess credits his wife, Nelda, for him sticking around as long as he did and said it was easy for him to tell her his decision. Before moving back, he wasnt aware Poplar Bluff got a new high school, and the last time he saw the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament, he was probably playing in it. According to the release from TRCC, the unveiling will be at 4 p.m. Its part of this years annual Alumni Reunion. Bess considered retirement again in 2018 when he was struggling with knee pain. Durden said he wanted no part of coaching after helping the Raiders reach the national tournament in 2003. The bottom line is, I want to be here to make the players better, and I think that time has come.. Roughrider action on Saturday, Feb. 4. Mark Morris senior Mo Harris drives to the basket in the second quarter of the Monarchs' Regional playoff game against Othello, Friday, Feb. 24 at Ellensburg High School. Bess became college basketball's all-time wins leader in 2001 when he surpassed North Carolina's Dean Smith and Richard Baldwin of Broome Community College and he's set a new record with every win since. Collin County Community College . Head Men's Basketball Coach. Soon, Brian was telling his father who was sucking wind and needed to be subbed out. Celebrate homecoming at Grizzly Basketball regular season finale Sat. The statue honors his 50 years of outstanding community service and his place in Raider history. If you need to fit school around work, we . Stephen This biographical article relating to a United States basketball player, coach, or other figure born in the 1930s is a stub. It was then that he missed just the third game of his career because the bus ride would be too painful. Men's Basketball at Three Rivers Community College - MO L, 83-72 (Final) RC | BX. Two of his first three teams finished with losing records but only one more did as Holland compiled a 326-173 record, led Virginia to nine NCAA Tournaments, two Final Fours and the 1980 NIT title. Assistant coach Herb Slate had recruited McCrary, Kirby and Woodley out of the Memphis area. Legendary Three Rivers coach Gene Bess is a Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame finalist, Gene Bess statue unveiled at Three Rivers College, Trip to Mr. Ts pays off for lucky lottery winner, 2 arrested following multiple shootings in Jonesboro, Sills, seniors lead No. They scored a 109-103 double-overtime win in the semifinals against Western Texas, then guided by future Arkansas Razorbacks coach Nolan Richardson and featuring future NBA standout Paul Pressey. [1][2] Bess coached NBA player Latrell Sprewell at Three Rivers. After 23 years at the Division I level, does he really want to return to junior college and have the same job title he had in 1997? Gene has been an absolute icon of athletics here at Three Rivers, Three Rivers President Dr. Wesley Payne said. 12:00 pm4:00 pm, Adults: $5 Son Brian, a longtime assistant, took over the top job at the junior college. Somehow my dad created an atmosphere that we were all in it together.. The 2022-23 American Rivers All-Conference Team as voted by the league's head coaches: Most Valuable Player. Three Rivers Community College - MO. Springfield, Missouri 65809, 417-889-3100 or 1-800-498-5678 He began his career at Three Rivers in 1969 as an assistant basketball coach. Finishing with a career record of 1,300-416, Bess has 143 more wins than the NCAA Division I mens basketball record holder, Dukes Mike Krzyzewski. Connecting with Community Partners . fechar. Grizzlies defeat No. Im replacing a legend, so expectations are really high, said Brian Bess. CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - The American Rivers Conference announced its All-Conference honors on Tuesday, Feb. 28 with Wartburg men's basketball earning four honorees. Director of Athletics. 100% of college coaches and programs are on the SportsRecruits platform. All rights reserved. I'm a : Parent Student-Athlete Sunday Wisconsin men's basketball starter exits game at Michigan with injury. Hamilton coach Tom Blackford speaks to his team during a timeout in the Emerald Knights 52-42 win over Madison in the Section III Class D semifinal at SRC Arena in Syracuse on February 25, 2022. Bess coached future NBA players Latrell Sprewell and Marvin McCrary. POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. 573-840-9611 ext-3626: bbess@trcc.edu: Tara Sisco: Administrative Assistant to Athletics I did kind of want those jobs, but I didnt have that passion. Pre Read More Contact Brian Bess's Phone Number and Email Last Update 12/1/2022 6:09 AM Email His coaching career started in the summer of 1995 as an assistant at Allen County Community College, followed by a year at MSU-West Plains. Groups of 10+: $2/person, High School Golf Clinic presented by Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company. Gene Bess is one of twelve finalists for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2023. Forms; Top Stories. When I took the job, I really started getting excited and focused. His career win-loss record is 1,300-416 (.757 winning percentage), making him the all-time winningest college basketball coach. All rights reserved. 3 MADISON (19-4): Ethan Rivers 4 0-0 11; Jacob Burns 4 0-0 12; Gage Saltern 1 1-2 4; Zach Leuenberger 0 1-2 1; Anthony . Bess recalls coaching an all-star game when Brian was about 12 years old. The response (from the community) has been overwhelming, Beane said. POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. Beane was hired as the new assistant men's basketball coach for Three Rivers. At that point, Beane spoke up, saying, Fellas, were going to win this game. That they did, thanks to scoring a number of 3-pointers to pull even just minutes into the second half. (KAIT) - The architect of Three Rivers basketball is on the radar for the highest honor on the hardwood. 480-461-7627. john.mulhern@mesacc.edu. Brian Bess, Genes son and an assistant coach for the past 27 years, will take over the program, Payne confirmed, with former Three Rivers All-American Big Time Bryan Sherrer staying on as assistant coach. Name Title Phone E-Mail; Reco Dawson: . It was a tough season for us. Twitter Facebook. Arguably one of the best college basketball coaches to ever blow a whistle, Gene Bess is enjoying his 36th season as athletic director and head mens basketball coach at Three Rivers Community College in Poplar Bluff, MO. Connect with every college coach in the country and commit to your dream school! MOVING UP: Cardinals improve to second place in East Zone. Taking over the Raiders helm in 1971, Bess found immediate success. Oetting, Robert 61. Pohlman, Cliff I thought he did a better job helping me than anybody Id ever had around me, said Bess, who has often credited his longevity to his sons help. Slugging Percentage.369. Three Rivers Community College strives to provide a safe and healthy environment for students, staff, and faculty. Ive been realizing the time was near for me to go. We have four grandchildren and they are all really special, and of course my son, daughter and their spouses. I want to spend more time with my family and my grandchildren. Sports Hall of Fame At least 42 former players for Bess went on to coach all over the country. I have big shoes to fill.. He was the first college basketball coach to reach 1,000 wins in 2006, the first with 1,100 four seasons later and 1,200 in 2015. Bess was an early adopter of new science and technology. In the 1960s, he would take an 8 mm strip of film to the Greyhound bus station after games, send it to St. Louis and get a viewable version back the next afternoon. Bess was 1,300-416 in 50 seasons at Three Rivers 143 more victories than NCAA Division I leader Mike Krzyzewski of Duke. Our school can only continue to maintain this tradition of excellence through your consistent efforts to meet, and exceed, the standards your predecessors have set. It was a great group of guys who came from different backgrounds. Bess' 1992 team finished 35-3 record and featured seven future NCAA Division I players: Anthony Beane (Kansas State), Justin Wimmer (Memphis), Shone Peck-Love (Alabama), Brian Blackburn (Arkansas State), Benjy Johnson (Idaho State), Belvis Noland (Kansas State), Brian Price (Mississippi State). Men's . Students: $3 3R unveiled a statue of Bess earlier this month. UW . Kissiar-Knight, Celeste Bess teams havent experienced a losing season during his tenure. Gene Bess (born March 3, 1935) is the former coach of the men's basketball team at Three Rivers Community College in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He had the most natural coaching talent that Ive ever been around.. Morrison, Harold Sat, 02/04 | Men's Basketball at Mineral Area College L, 69-57 (Final) RC | BX . The Three Rivers men's basketball program has found a new assistant coach in Trey Rakes who will be on the bench with head coach Brian Bess this coming season. Head Men's and Women's Golf Coach. 1, got blown out in their regular-season finale. 10. He later added weight training and nutrition before much of his competition. Grizzlies to host Region 16 postseason game Tuesday, Grizzlies lose homecoming match-up to MAC. "It's very difficult to face a team three times, no matter what, and they are good," Monessen coach Janine Vertacnik said. Three Rivers College Coach Gene Bess retired in 2020 as the winningest coach in all of college basketball with 1,300 wins and a career record of 1,300-416. School: Three Rivers Community College Sport: Men's Basketball . You will overcome adversity and get through this., He was always great at putting things into perspective.. Im a student of Gods word, but I dont spend as much time in it and havent over the years as I should. Foster, David That answered a lot of the questions or whatever, Brian said. Box Score | Video. Beane played for Kansas State after Three Rivers and then professionally in Europe until 1995. Im kind of excited about not having to go to work and being able to do what I want to do, Bess continued. Closer to home coaching high school basketball, theres Gene Deckard of Naylor, who is also retiring this year, William Durden at Poplar Bluff, Chad Allen at Dexter and Jordan McGowan at Gideon. Schoene, Robert Some 13 years later in 1992, Three Rivers won it all again, this time with get this seven players who went on to major NCAA Division I teams. Box Score. While Three Rivers always has been a place that preached discipline, accountability and values. (KFVS) - Three Rivers College will unveil its new statue of legendary coach Gene Bess on February 4. The three players made the final shortlist in voting by a global panel of national team captains and coaches, selected journalists in each of FIFA's 211 member countries, plus fans online. December 09, 2022 Women's Basketball. . But, it gave me a chance throughout the remainder of that season to reflect on a lot of things, Beane said. Wall. The 1979 team included assistant coach Roger Pattillo, Don Brown, Mark Guethle, Robert Kirby, Sylvester James, Marvin Moon McCrary, Dale Purnell, Milton Woodley, Pat Niemcyzk, Chuck Johnson, Dwayne Walker, Wes Murray and manager Rick Alsup. Bess, who turned 85 in March, has been the Three Rivers Athletic Director throughout his career and taught two classes each semester, as well. Bess became college basketballs all-time wins leader in 2001 when he surpassed North Carolinas Dean Smith and Richard Baldwin of Broome Community College and hes set a new record with every win since. A+ Head Mens Basketball Coach and Professor, Physical Education at Three Rivers Community College MO Brian Bess is a Head Mens Basketball Coach and Professor, Physical Education at Three Rivers Community College MO based in Sikeston, Missouri. Coaches; Program History; Top Stories. He brought a dedication that was an example to everyone that works there or walked through the doors as a student. As a team and as a player we would run through a wall for him., Story Courtesy: Scott Borkgren Daily American Republic. Springfield, Missouri 65809, 417-889-3100 or 1-800-498-5678 Seniors 55+: $4 The Head Coach of Three Rivers Community College Raiders Basketball is Brian Bess - make it as easy as possible for them to learn about you as an athlete, and be able to start a conversation with you. Coach Brian Bess, Coach Bryan Sherrer, and the team are ready for another winning season. POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. Now the Raiders play in a multi-million dollar facility with apartment-style dorms on campus. Fax: 417-889-2761, MondaySaturday Search job openings, see if they fit - company salaries, reviews, and more posted by Three Rivers Community College (Connecticut) employees. 2023 Men's Basketball. He brought courage, he brought direction, he brought an example that was worthy to follow.. 574 New London Turnpike Norwich CT 06360-2497 (860) 215-9007 (860) 215-9917; Send Email; Visit Website; About Us. He then spent three years as an assistant at Southeast Missouri State, two at Illinois State and four at Saint Louis before accepting his first head coaching job with Soldan International High School in August 2006. We had great team chemistry and no selfishness, McCrary said. They lived in an old dorm in downtown Poplar Bluff and, because they didnt have a gym on campus, had to practice either at area high schools or at a state youth correctional facility. The 1992 Three Rivers 143 more victories than NCAA Division I recruiter will ask,. 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