Ray McCallum facts for kids
| Current position | |
|---|---|
| Title | Associate head coach |
| Team | Tulane |
| Conference | The American |
| Biographical details | |
| Born | March 6, 1961 West Memphis, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1979–1983 | Ball State |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1983–1984 | Ball State (assistant) |
| 1984–1993 | Wisconsin (assistant) |
| 1993 | Michigan (assistant) |
| 1993–2000 | Ball State |
| 2000–2004 | Houston |
| 2004–2006 | Oklahoma (assistant) |
| 2006–2008 | Indiana (assistant) |
| 2008–2016 | Detroit |
| 2016–2019 | Georgia State (assistant) |
| 2019–present | Tulane (associate HC) |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 300–281 (.516) |
| Tournaments | 0–3 (NCAA Division I) 0–3 (NIT) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| 2 MAC tournament (1995, 2000) MAC regular season (1998) Horizon tournament (2012) |
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| Awards | |
| Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award (1983) MAC Player of the Year (1983) No. 10 retired by Ball State Cardinals |
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Ray Michael McCallum Sr. (born March 6, 1961) is an American college basketball coach. He is currently an assistant coach for the Tulane team. Ray McCallum Sr. has a long history in basketball. He has been a head coach for teams like the University of Houston and the University of Detroit Mercy. He also played and coached at Ball State University.
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Ray McCallum Sr.: A Basketball Journey
Ray McCallum Sr. has had an amazing career in basketball. He started as a talented player and then became a respected coach. His journey shows his dedication to the sport.
A Star Player
Ray McCallum Sr. was a fantastic basketball player in high school. He won two Indiana High School Athletic Association Championships. These wins happened during his junior and senior years at Muncie Central High School.
He then played college basketball at Ball State University. During his time there, he scored an impressive 2,109 points. In his senior year, he was named the Player of the Year for the Mid-American Conference. In 1983, he received the Frances Pomeroy Naismith Award. This award honors shorter players who are excellent on the court.
After college, the Indiana Pacers picked him in the 1983 NBA draft. His jersey number, 10, is one of only two numbers retired by Ball State. This shows how important he was to the team.
Coaching Career Highlights
Ray McCallum Sr. has coached many college basketball teams. He has been both a head coach and an assistant coach.
He coached at Ball State University from 1993 to 2000. His record there was 126 wins and 76 losses. He led the Ball State Cardinals to the NCAA Tournament two times.
From 2000 to 2004, he was the head coach at the University of Houston. He also served as an assistant coach at several other universities. These include Wisconsin, Michigan, Oklahoma, Indiana, and Georgia State.
Later, he became the head coach for the Detroit Titans from 2008 to 2016. He led the Titans to the Horizon League tournament championship in 2012. This win also earned them a spot in the NCAA Tournament.
Family in Basketball
Ray McCallum Sr. has a son named Ray McCallum, Jr.. His son also became a successful basketball player. Ray McCallum, Jr. played for the University of Detroit Mercy for three seasons. He was a highly rated player in high school. Many top colleges wanted him to play for them. However, he chose to play for his father at Detroit Mercy.
In 2013, Ray McCallum, Jr. was drafted by the Sacramento Kings in the 2013 NBA draft. This shows that basketball talent runs in the McCallum family!
Coaching Records Summary
Ray McCallum Sr. has coached for many years. Here is a summary of his head coaching records:
- Ball State Cardinals (1993–2000): 126 wins, 76 losses.
- Houston Cougars (2000–2004): 44 wins, 73 losses.
- Detroit Titans (2008–2016): 130 wins, 132 losses.
Overall, his head coaching record is 300 wins and 281 losses.
