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'''Steve Lavin''' (born [[September 4]],[[1964]]), a [[San Francisco, California]] native is a former college basketball coach and current [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] and [[ESPN]] TV analyst. As [[UCLA]] head basketball coach from 1996-2003, Lavin compiled a record of 145-78. |
'''Steve Lavin''' (born [[September 4]],[[1964]]), a [[San Francisco, California]] native is a former college basketball coach and current [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] and [[ESPN]] TV analyst. As [[UCLA]] head basketball coach from 1996-2003, Lavin compiled a record of 145-78. In his inaugural season as head coach, Lavin directed the Bruins to the 1997 Pac-10 Championship and the NCAA Elite Eight with an overall record of 24-8. |
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==Background== |
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Lavin's coaching career began in 1988 when he was hired as an assistant by legendary Big Ten Purdue head coach Gene Keady. After three years of picking up valuable experience on the Boilermaker’s staff, Lavin was offered an opportunity to come back west when UCLA head coach Jim Harrick hired him as a Bruin assistant in 1991. Lavin was an assistant coach on the Bruins 1995 National Championship team that finished with a 32-1 record. |
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==UCLA Tenure== |
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After spending five years as an assistant on the Bruin's staff, Lavin was promoted to head coach at UCLA shortly before the 1996 season. On November 6, 1996 UCLA head coach Jim Harrick was fired amid recruiting violations. Lavin initially replaced Harrick as an UCLA interim head coach for the 1996-1997 season. Later that same season on Feb. 11, 1997, with the Bruins tied for first place in the Pac-10 with an 8-3 record, Lavin was rewarded by having the interim tag lifted to become UCLA’s 11th head coach in school history. After Lavin was named permanent head coach, the Bruins won their next 11 games, before being eliminated by the Minnesota Gophers in the NCAA Midwest Regional Final. |
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In March of 2003, Lavin had his first losing season (10-19) as a head coach and was relieved of his duties. Throughout his final days as head coach, Lavin expressed only gratitude for his twelve year association with UCLA. == |
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| ⚫ | During Lavin’s tenure as head coach, the Bruins qualified for six consecutive NCAA Tournaments (1997-2002). During this period, Lavin became one of two coaches (along Duke’s Mike Krzyzewski) to have led his team to five NCAA Sweet 16s in six seasons |
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==Recruiting Success== |
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| ⚫ | As head coach at UCLA, Lavin and his staff recruited and signed the No. 1 rated recruiting class in the country in 1998 and 2001. Lavin signed seven McDonald’s High School All-Americans. Seven of Lavin’s former Bruin recruits are currently roster members of NBA teams: Trevor Ariza (Los Angles Lakers), Matt Barnes (Golden State Warriors), Baron Davis (Golden State Warriors), Dan Gadzuric (Milwaukee Bucks), Ryan Hollins (Charlotte Bobcats), Jason Kapono (Toronto Raptors), and Earl Watson (Seattle Super Sonics). As a result, the Bruins have the longest collegiate streak in the country of consecutive years having a player drafted to the NBA. |
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==Sweet 16== |
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| ⚫ | During Lavin’s tenure as head coach, the Bruins qualified for six consecutive NCAA Tournaments (1997-2002). During this period, Lavin became one of two coaches (along Duke’s Mike Krzyzewski) to have led his team to five NCAA Sweet 16s in six seasons. Lavin’s record in the first and second rounds of the NCAA tournament is 10-1. Lavin’s winning percentage (90.9%) in the first two rounds, is second only to Dean Smith in NCAA Tournament history. |
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In seven seasons as head coach Lavin’s record was 12-4 in games involving overtime. In one stretch (1997-2002) Lavin’s Bruins compiled nine consecutive overtime victories, including victories over Arizona, Cincinnati (2002 NCAA second round double overtime victory over No. 1 West Region seed), Kentucky, and over then #1 ranked Stanford). |
In seven seasons as head coach Lavin’s record was 12-4 in games involving overtime. In one stretch (1997-2002) Lavin’s Bruins compiled nine consecutive overtime victories, including victories over Arizona, Cincinnati (2002 NCAA second round double overtime victory over No. 1 West Region seed), Kentucky, and over then #1 ranked Stanford). |
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Lavin’s Bruins team had a knack for knocking off #1 teams. Lavin lead his team to victory over the No. 1 team in the country in four consecutive collegiate seasons (Arizona ’03, Kansas ’02, Stanford ’01, and Stanford ’00). |
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| ⚫ | As head coach at UCLA, Lavin and his staff recruited and signed the No. 1 rated recruiting class in the country in 1998 and 2001. Lavin signed seven McDonald’s High School All-Americans. Seven of Lavin’s former Bruin recruits are currently roster members of NBA teams: Trevor Ariza (Los |
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Throughout the course of his tenure at UCLA, Lavin was also responsible for some of the most devastating losses in UCLA history, and recruiting suffered. In Spring 2002, UCLA students banded together and created www.LoseLavin.com in an effort "Save Bruin Basketball." Their "Lose Lavin" t-shirts flooded Pauley Pavilion and made national sports headlines. In March of 2003, Lavin had his first losing season (10-19) as a head coach, breaking UCLA's 54-year winning streak, and was relieved of his duties. |
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Despite being dismissed by the University over 5 years ago, there is still a large and active internet based Steve Lavin Fan Club known as "The Lavinistas". This contingent of supporters are now the most vocal critics of UCLA's new coach. [[Ben Howland]] has led UCLA to three straight Final Fours, yet the Lavinistas have criticized him for not winnning "the Big One," the national championship. |
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After being relieved of his duties at UCLA, Lavin shortly thereafter agreed to a multi-year broadcasting deal with ABC and ESPN. Lavin makes regular appearances on ESPN College GameNight and also provides color-commentary alongside his partner Brent Musburger at Primetime College games around the country. Lavin’s broadcast analyst perspective was forged over 15 years as a Division I college basketball coach at both UCLA and Purdue University. He is known for catchy phrases such as "paralysis of analysis", referring to over-thinking the game of basketball rather than just going out on the court and playing, as well as getting "bonked in the honker" which means getting hit in the nose during gameplay. He is also known for his catchy nicknames, such as "O-Hawk" referring to the Ohio State forward Othello Hunter and his mohawk haircut. Many people have opined over the years, and for good reason, that Lavs relies on these catch phrases to entertain the masses because he doesn't have anything of real value to add to the telecast. |
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Steve Lavin is frequently an invited keynote speaker throughout the country for business, community and collegiate events. He addresses a wide range of topics including effective communication, motivation, management, recruiting, leadership, and naturally, hair care. |
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==Coaching Opportunities== |
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After being relieved of his duties at UCLA, Lavin shortly thereafter, signed a multi-year broadcasting deal with ABC and ESPN. Lavin makes regular appearances on ESPN College GameNight and also provides color-commentary alongside his partner Brent Musburger at primetime college games around the country. Lavin is sharing with viewers his experienced coaching perspective and his lifelong love for college basketball and its rich history. |
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Lavin’s perspective was forged over 15 years as a Division I college basketball coach at both UCLA and Purdue University. |
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In December of 2007, Lavin was rumored to be considering returning to his hometown of San Francisco and coaching at the [[University of San Francisco]] starting in the 2008-2009 season. |
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| ⚫ | In April of 2006 Lavin strongly considered a return to the coaching ranks when presented with the opportunity to become the head basketball coach of the North Carolina State University Wolfpack. Lavin chose to continue his broadcasting career and signed a new six year contract with ABC and ESPN that will keep him with the network through 2012. |
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Earlier this year on the 26th of Never, Lavin was rumored to be considering returning to UCLA to serve in the role of personal butler to Ben Howland. Unfortunately for Steve, the position was filled by Gary Coleman after he made a "Cash Call" which enabled him to buy a new suit for his interview. The blow was a real 'bonk in the honker' for Lavs. |
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Revision as of 00:59, 20 May 2008
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Steve Lavin (born September 4,1964), a San Francisco, California native is a former college basketball coach and current ABC and ESPN TV analyst. As UCLA head basketball coach from 1996-2003, Lavin compiled a record of 145-78. In his inaugural season as head coach, Lavin directed the Bruins to the 1997 Pac-10 Championship and the NCAA Elite Eight with an overall record of 24-8. As both an assistant and head coach, Lavin participated in 13 consecutive NCAA tournament appearances (1990-2002), while working at Purdue University and UCLA.
Background
Lavin's coaching career began in 1988 when he was hired as an assistant by legendary Big Ten Purdue head coach Gene Keady. After three years of picking up valuable experience on the Boilermaker’s staff, Lavin was offered an opportunity to come back west when UCLA head coach Jim Harrick hired him as a Bruin assistant in 1991. Lavin was an assistant coach on the Bruins 1995 National Championship team that finished with a 32-1 record.
UCLA Tenure
After spending five years as an assistant on the Bruin's staff, Lavin was promoted to head coach at UCLA shortly before the 1996 season. On November 6, 1996 UCLA head coach Jim Harrick was fired amid recruiting violations. Lavin initially replaced Harrick as an UCLA interim head coach for the 1996-1997 season. Later that same season on Feb. 11, 1997, with the Bruins tied for first place in the Pac-10 with an 8-3 record, Lavin was rewarded by having the interim tag lifted to become UCLA’s 11th head coach in school history. After Lavin was named permanent head coach, the Bruins won their next 11 games, before being eliminated by the Minnesota Gophers in the NCAA Midwest Regional Final.
In March of 2003, Lavin had his first losing season (10-19) as a head coach and was relieved of his duties. Throughout his final days as head coach, Lavin expressed only gratitude for his twelve year association with UCLA. ==
Recruiting Success
As head coach at UCLA, Lavin and his staff recruited and signed the No. 1 rated recruiting class in the country in 1998 and 2001. Lavin signed seven McDonald’s High School All-Americans. Seven of Lavin’s former Bruin recruits are currently roster members of NBA teams: Trevor Ariza (Los Angles Lakers), Matt Barnes (Golden State Warriors), Baron Davis (Golden State Warriors), Dan Gadzuric (Milwaukee Bucks), Ryan Hollins (Charlotte Bobcats), Jason Kapono (Toronto Raptors), and Earl Watson (Seattle Super Sonics). As a result, the Bruins have the longest collegiate streak in the country of consecutive years having a player drafted to the NBA.
Sweet 16
During Lavin’s tenure as head coach, the Bruins qualified for six consecutive NCAA Tournaments (1997-2002). During this period, Lavin became one of two coaches (along Duke’s Mike Krzyzewski) to have led his team to five NCAA Sweet 16s in six seasons. Lavin’s record in the first and second rounds of the NCAA tournament is 10-1. Lavin’s winning percentage (90.9%) in the first two rounds, is second only to Dean Smith in NCAA Tournament history. In seven seasons as head coach Lavin’s record was 12-4 in games involving overtime. In one stretch (1997-2002) Lavin’s Bruins compiled nine consecutive overtime victories, including victories over Arizona, Cincinnati (2002 NCAA second round double overtime victory over No. 1 West Region seed), Kentucky, and over then #1 ranked Stanford).
Lavin’s Bruins team had a knack for knocking off #1 teams. Lavin lead his team to victory over the No. 1 team in the country in four consecutive collegiate seasons (Arizona ’03, Kansas ’02, Stanford ’01, and Stanford ’00).
ABC and ESPN TV Career
After being relieved of his duties at UCLA, Lavin shortly thereafter, signed a multi-year broadcasting deal with ABC and ESPN. Lavin makes regular appearances on ESPN College GameNight and also provides color-commentary alongside his partner Brent Musburger at primetime college games around the country. Lavin is sharing with viewers his experienced coaching perspective and his lifelong love for college basketball and its rich history.
Lavin’s perspective was forged over 15 years as a Division I college basketball coach at both UCLA and Purdue University.
In April of 2006 Lavin strongly considered a return to the coaching ranks when presented with the opportunity to become the head basketball coach of the North Carolina State University Wolfpack. Lavin chose to continue his broadcasting career and signed a new six year contract with ABC and ESPN that will keep him with the network through 2012.