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Hall of Fame
- Induction:
- 1994
In nine seasons, Charles "Lefty" Driesell guided the Wildcats to a 176-64 record. In that span, the Wildcats were ranked nationally among the Top-10Â four times. His 1966, 1968, and 1969 teams won the Southern Conference Tournament and went to the NCAA playoffs. In 1968 and 1969 they came within two and four points, respectively, of reaching the Final Four. Driesell was Southern Conference Coach of the Year in 1963, 1964, 1965, and 1966. Several of his recruits - Fred Hetzel and Dick Snyder - were first-team All-Americans, and both enjoyed successful careers in the National Basketball Association. His 1964 team won 23 straight games to set school and Southern Conference records that still stand. The 1969 team ranked as high as second nationally and set a school record with 27 wins.
