Excelled at mid-range jumpers, three-pointers, defense, and steals and played with a lot of heartTeam leader brought Maryland to back to back Final Fours including its only national championship in 02, and was named first-team All-AmericanEarned Most Outstanding Player honors at the 02 Final Four, averaging 25.8 points in NCAA tournament that yearWas Maryland's all-time leader in scoring and three-pointers and second in stealsAveraged 20 points a game in 02Led Terps to 109 wins in four seasons. This honor was one of several including: the 1999 National Coach of the Year given by the Touchdown Club of Columbus; the 1999 National Co-Coach of the Year given by the National Association of Basketball Coaches; the 1999 Big Ten Coach of the Year as selected by the Big Ten media and the 1999 U.S. Basketball Writers Association District 5 Coach of the Year. OBriens high scoring numbers saw him selected to the All-ACC second team and All-ACC Tourney team twice. Fifty years ago this week, Washington's sports pages were full of stories on the Green Bay Packers' recent Super Bowl II victory over the Oakland Raiders. It didnt matter [that] the score was low, Galinat said. An excellent shooter who was part of teams that won 80% of their games (92-23)Led Maryland in field goal percentage twiceNamed all-ACC in '75. O'Brien was previously an assistant and head coach at both the college and NBA levels and was head coach at Wheeling Jesuit from 1982 to 1987, Dayton from 1989 to 1994, the Boston Celtics from 2001 to 2004, Philadelphia 76ers in 2004-05, and . College Park, MD 20742, Newsroom: 301-314-8200 I didn't panic though. He is one of 11 Maryland players ever to ever finish a game shooting perfect from the field. James M. O'Brien is an American former professional basketball player. A ticket stub from Maryland mens basketballs game against No. [1] In the finals he only played in 1 game for 3 minutes but scored 8 points in that short time.[6]. UMD Homepage . Assistant coach Wheeling Jesuit College, 19741975, Pembroke State College, 19751976, University Maryland, 19761977, St. Joseph's University, 19771978, University Oregon, 19781982, New York Knicks, 19871988, University Kentucky, 19941997. Schaus, who just finished his third year on the committee, is resigning to spend more time on campus. The Indiana Pacers, then of the ABA, selected him in the third round, while the Cleveland Cavaliers chose him in NBA's third draft round as well. Mike Scovic, who played at Fairborn, was a senior and answered the call. But, he knew he had to be ready. 21. Previous Season Next Season. A three-judge panel will decide whether former Ohio State University basketball coach Jim O'Brien is entitled to $1.3 million more in damages after he was wrongly fired by the university in 2004. Basketball Times named him as its National Rookie Coach of the Year in 1983. @JimOBrienWX. Services for all friends and family will be held at St. James Cathedral in Seattle on Monday, March 3, 2014 at 1pm. The award was upheld on appeal to the Ohio Court of Appeals and Ohio Supreme Court. The dominant point guard from Durham, N.C., averaged 18.3 career points per game, which puts him fourth all time in career points per game. Bob Bodell didnt know when his number was going to be called. University of Maryland [citation needed], After his playing career was over, O'Brien jumped into coaching in 1977 as an assistant at the University of Connecticut under Dom Perno. Aug 13, 2018 - This Pin was discovered by Herbert L. Seward III. This campus was already used to crisis by then; months earlier, the Maryland National Guard occupied the campus in response to students protests over the Vietnam War. your own Pins on Pinterest at St. Joseph's University from 1972-74 and . The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Its still hard to find a player today, college or pro, who compares favorably with Bias. To obtain permission to publish or reproduce, please contact the University of Maryland Libraries at http://digital.lib.umd.edu/archivesum/contact.jsp. Select the players you wish to trade from the rosters below. The Buckeyes play their home games at Value City Arena in the Jerome Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio, which opened in 1998.The official capacity of the center is 19,200. All-around player who could score, pass, and rebound and had unbelievable explosion to the basketNamed to All-American teamLed Terps to season-ending number five ranking. James O'Brien. For all of his experience, Driesell didnt see the punch coming. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Eddie O'Brien is immortalized as "Mr. Small Stuff" in Ball Four, the ground-breaking work by pitcher Jim Bouton recounting the travails of his 1969 season. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. But, so were the Gamecocks, staying in their zone throughout. South Carolina had one of the nations most prolific offenses, fueled by future NBA players Tom Owens and John Roche. Averaged 19.5 points as a senior, made more free throws than any player in Terp history and ranks sixth on Marylands all-time rebounding list despite being only 6-4 and playing power forwardPlayed a key role in Marylands resurgence to NCAA tournament after five-year absenceDecision to attend Maryland opened pipeline for other Baltimore players to play for the Terps. University of Maryland basketball player Jim O'Brien (# 44) makes a shot during a basketball game against the University of South Carolina in Cole Field House, January 9, 1971. james.obrien@asu.edu. The Terps still had seniors Jim O'Brien and Bob Bodell starting from Driesell's first recruiting class and a bench that included senior Darrell Brown and future starters Owen Brown, Tom Roy and Mo . Right, Born: O'Brien is the son-in-law of Hall of Fame coach Jack Ramsay. Bodell deflected Roches pass on the inbounds before finding White. Two days before the game, the department published a full-page ad in The Diamondback imploring students to accord coach McGuire and his Carolina team the warm welcome, courteous treatment and gracious hospitality which we offer to all guests on our campus.. They also won the ACC regular season title during the 1979-80 season. Maryland (assistant) 1977-1978: Saint Joseph's (assistant) 1978-1982: Oregon (assistant) 1982-1987: FULTN 4102 TEMPE, AZ 85287-7705. Guard Howard White hangs on the rim after Maryland men's basketball's 31-30 win over No. Subscribe to Stathead Basketball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Basketball Reference Database. How tall is Jim O'Brien? Sr VP Univ Affairs Chief Staff, Office of University Affairs. The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame presents the award. Down big to the Gamecocks, a skirmish between Marylands Charlie Blank and South Carolinas John Ribock broke out underneath Marylands basket. The sophomore forward rose and fired as the game clock expired. Rangy left-handed big man had a crafty scoring and rebounding touch and was an intelligent player who became a Rhodes ScholarThree-time All-American averaged 20.5 points and 9.8 rebounds during his three-year careerLed Maryland to the Elite Eight in 73 and season-ending No. (Photo courtesy of Maury Schlossman). Turned out, that wasn't such a bad thing despite Penn having to sit out a year because of NCAA transfer rules. Birthplace/Hometown: Falls Church, Virginia, Height: 6-7 (201cm) Weight: 200 (91kg), Current NBA Status: Unrestricted Free Agent, Drafted: Round 3, Pick 2, Cleveland Cavaliers, High School: J.E.B. [5] He played semi-pro ball for Trenton in the Eastern League for a few months while getting paid by and practicing with the Nets. The appointment was a goodwill gesture and public . Seconds became minutes, with White and Jim OBrien taking turns holding the ball. 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[1] During the 1974 playoffs he only played in 4 games for a total of less than 10 minutes. In 2007, the NCAA reduced the term of O'Brien's show-cause order to two years. [4] He won the ABA championship in 197374 with the Nets. 2 South Carolina on Jan. 9,1971 at Cole Fieldhouse. By capitalofbasketball January 17, 2018. (File photo). Ranks second on Marylands all-time rebounding list and seventh in scoringNamed all-conference three seasons. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Discover (and save!) Derrick Lewis, center, 84-88. At 6-7, outplayed many bigger playersAlong with Dixon and Blake, led Maryland to national championship win in 02Named first-team All-American in 02. This tenure included NCAA tournament appearances in three of his last four seasons and postseason appearances in five of his last six years. O'Brien will serve the remaining two years on Schaus . . While the achievement is extraordinary on its own, it's even . Jim O'Brien weighed 195 lbs (88 kg) when playing. Jim O'Brien ( basketball, born 1949 ) " Jim O'Brien" ( born April 9, 1949 in Brooklyn, New York ) is an United States college basketball coach who has served as coach of St . . Brad Davis was a star point guard for the Terps during the mid 70s. Jim O'Brien was drafted by Cleveland Cavaliers, 3rd round (2nd pick, 37th overall), 1973 NBA Draft. Married Sharon O'Brien. Unfortunately for Boston, he was never on a Maryland team that made it to the NCAA Tournament. It wasnt quite an advertisement for the beauty and grace of the college game. Having spent 23 of the 47 years of Cole's existence broadcasting Maryland Basketball, Paul McMullen brings to life the games, coaches, and players who made Cole Field House such a . [6], On March 10, 2006, the NCAA gave Ohio State three years' probation and ordered it to pay back all tournament money earned from 1999 to 2002 when Boban Savovic was on the Buckeyes' roster. O'Brien was hired as Ohio State head coach on April 7, 1997 after the firing of previous coach Randy Ayers. O'Brien, who spent years as the. King was a part of two NCAA tournament teams during his years with the Terps and made it to the Sweet 16 and the second round. For his efforts, Jim has been named Coach of the Year in three different conferences, the Atlantic 10, the Big East and twice in the Big 10 and was selected National Co-Coach of the Year in 1999. James M. O'Brien (born November 7, 1951) is an American former professional basketball player. Conference tournament champion, * Record adjusted to 11 after games vacated 24 Purdue, 61-60], Forward Jim OBrien knocked down the game winner as time expired to lift the Terps over the Gamecocks. The 70s saw the Terps make their first ever Elite Eight appearance, which they did twice during this decade in addition to a Sweet 16 appearance. After a collegiate career at the University of Maryland, O'Brien was selected in both the 1973 ABA draft and 1973 NBA draft. Maryland was using its offense to defend, Driesell said. Master at creating shots for himself and his teammates, running a Terp offense that averaged 90 points a game in 75, before the advent of the three-point shotThree-time All-American led Maryland to the Elite Eight in 73 and 75 seasonsFirst freshman to play on the Maryland varsityAveraged more than 19 points each of his last three seasonsNo. 2 Gamecocks 31-30, securing Lefty Driesells first victory against ranked opposition in his Maryland career and thrusting the Terps into the consciousness of a mostly uninterested student body. The University of Maryland basketball program has produced some of the greatest players in not only the Atlantic Coast Conference, but all of college basketball. McMillen was voted a second team All-American, a third team All-American and twice voted to the first team All-ACC squad. West Virginia Gov. Brad Davis, point guard, 74-77. Again, O'Brien surprised the critics by guiding the Buckeyes to a share of the 2002 Big Ten regular-season and tournament title, 20 victories and an unprecedented fourth-consecutive trip to the NCAA tournament, a feat never before accomplished at Ohio State. We've added shooting handedness for all players in WNBA history to player pages! Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. One of Elmores most memorable games as a Terp was when he set the program record for rebounds in a game with a whopping 26 during a game against Wake Forest in 1974. He's one of the most successful NBA players to come out of the program: heearned Rookie of the Year honors with the New Jersey Nets, who picked him third overall in 1981, and went on to become a three-time NBA all-star and two-time all-defensive team selection. The Ohio Court of Claims determined that Ohio State breached its contract with O'Brien by terminating him and awarded him $2.4 million. His son, Greg Manning Jr, serves as Turgeon's video coordinator and helps the staff in its recruiting efforts. The scoring would pick up slightly in the second half. Guard Howard White hangs on the rim after Maryland men's basketball's 31-30 win over No. Steve Blake, point guard, 99-03. Conference regular season champion Maryland had many great players before 70, most notably All-Americans Louis Berger in the 1930s and Gene Shue in the 1950s. University: MBA, University of Maryland (1981) Coach: Assistant Coach . Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? O'Brien had acute myeloid leukemia. DeMatha . A celebration . Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Were not gonna hold the ball, but were gonna be very cautious about taking shots., [Eric Ayala delivered for Maryland mens basketball when it mattered most] 3150 South Campus Dining Hall He was a part of the Terps' second Elite Eight team during the decade and did not make the tournament during his other two seasons in College Park. [2][4][5] He was cut by the Nets in training camp as Nets' coach Kevin Loughery felt he was too heavy and too slow. Born and raised in Philadelphia, O'Brien graduated from Roman Catholic High School of Philadelphia in 1970 and St. Joseph's University in 1974. O'Brien was named Big East Co-Coach of the Year honor in 199596, Kodak District I Coach of the Year in both 1992 and 1993, and Eastern Basketball Coach of the Year in 1994. Ohio State set numerous school, conference and NCAA records during the 199899 season on its way to the school's ninth trip to the Final Four. He still holds the school single-game record for assists with 18, vs. The game was called shortly thereafter. 4 ranking in 74Member of 72 U.S. Olympic Basketball Team. All rights reserved. We went to half-court and held the ball.. James J. O'Brien (born April 9, 1950) [1] [2] is an American college basketball coach who has served as coach of St. Bonaventure University (1982-1986), Boston College (1986-1997), Ohio State University (1997-2004) and Emerson College, a Division III school in Boston (2011-2014). 10. )Also led Terps in steals for three seasons. Following OSU's 1999 Final Four run, O'Brien was honored as the 1999 Clair Bee Coach of the Year. Maryland was cautious, taking precious few shots in the opening frame. They had rarely seen a night like this in their time at College Park. Jim O'Brien attended Justice in Falls Church, Virginia and Maryland. Led Terps in scoring in 77, averaging more than 16 points per gamePlayed on gold-medal winning U.S. Olympic team in 76Shot 53 percent from the field for his career. We were, in the spring, gassed, tear-gassed with the National Guard, alumna Kathleen Galinat said. Mail code: 7705. They were offered supplies and rides to the city building, which is open as a warming center today. Steve Sheppard, small forward, 74-77. On June 8 th, 2004 Andy Geiger fired Jim O'Brien for violation of NCAA rules. ****Not including vacated games; O'Brien's unofficial record is 13388 at Ohio State and 402349 overall, O'Brien has two daughters by his late wife, Christine: Amy Siggens and Erin Wright. To hear players tell about that year in purgatory, the Ohio State practice squad run by Penn often ran . Small Forward However, the stage was set for an emotional rematch in College Park three weeks later. That was pretty exciting, Bodell said. This performance still ranks as a single-game Maryland record. The Indiana Pacers, then of the ABA, selected him in the third round, while the Cleveland . Gymnastics Schedule Roster News. The 2001 edition of Ohio State basketball was picked to finish near the bottom of the Big Ten in preseason publications; however O'Brien managed to finish third in the regular season conference standings, winning 20 games and earning the school's 21st (of 24 total) NCAA tournament appearance, all this despite losing its top three scorers from the 19992000 season. [citation needed], However, O'Brien began running into problems getting his recruits past the admissions office after star recruit Chris Herren was kicked out of school in 1994 for drug and discipline problems; he eventually transferred to Fresno State. Join our linker program. University of Maryland basketball player Jim O'Brien (#44) dribbles the ball during a game against the University of South Carolina, January 9, 1971. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. In sports news closer to home, local basketball fans were starting to notice a kid . O'Brien played college basketball at the University of Maryland and at the time he left Maryland he was the team's 6th all-time leading scorer. Such loans . And as the game neared its crescendo, those in the stands made their voices heard, cheering, laughing, shouting whatever was needed to spur the Terps on. Johnny was voted "Man of the Year" at Seattle's prestigious sports banquet. All rights reserved. O'Brien was previously an assistant and head coach at both the college and NBA levels and was head coach at Wheeling Jesuit from 1982 to 1987, Dayton from 1989 to 1994, the Boston Celtics from 2001 to 2004, Philadelphia 76ers in 2004-05, and . He averaged 12.2 points and 5.1 assists per game during three seasons with the Terps before heading off to become a first round pick in the NBA Draft. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. 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