Bob Chipman (basketball)

Bob Chipman
Chipman during a game in February 2017
Sport(s) Basketball
Current position
Title Head coach
Annual salary $150,153[1]
Biographical details
Born (1951-05-18) May 18, 1951
Playing career
1969–1971 Mott CC
1971–1973 Kansas State
Position(s) Guard
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1976–1979 Washburn (asst.)
1979–2017 Washburn
Head coaching record
Overall 808–343 (.697)
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
NAIA championship (1987)
Awards
MIAA Coach of the Year (1992, 1993, 2004)

Robert Chipman (born May 18, 1951) is an American retired college basketball coach who coached Washburn University from 1979 to 2017. He is the 21st-winningest coach in college basketball history, with 788 wins entering the 2016–17 season.

His 1986–1987 Washburn team won the NAIA national championship, and his 2000–2001 team was the NCAA Division II national runner-up.[2]

His 1992–1993 Washburn team advanced to the Elite 8 of the NCAA Men's Division II Basketball Championship, and his 2000–2001 team advanced to the championship game of the NCAA Men's Division II Basketball Championship.[3]

On July 12, 2016, Chipman announced that he would retire at the end of the 2016–17 season.[4]

See also

References

  1. "Database: Public employee salaries - The Topeka Capital-Journal". The Topeka Capital. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
  2. "2011-12 Men's Basketball Coaching Staff". Washburn Athletics. Retrieved May 19, 2013.
  3. "2013-14 Men's Basketball Media Guide". Washburn Athletics. Retrieved July 26, 2014.
  4. "Bob Chipman Announces Retirement at the End of the 2016-17 Season". Washburn Ichabods. July 12, 2016. Retrieved August 27, 2016.
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