Springfield, Missouri 65809, 417-889-3100 or 1-800-498-5678 Couldnt have written it any better.. Men's Basketball. I know he is a humble, humble, humble person, but he deserves everything, said Dominic Okon, a former player and assistant coach for the Raiders who is now the Director of Operations of Basketball at Wichita State University. Coach Bess made the jump to the college level in 1970 when he served for one year as an assistant for Bob Cradics TRCC team. Ive been realizing the time was near for me to go. Children 615: $3 Kansas City Celebrity Golf Classic presented by Hillyard, Inc. Lake of the Ozarks Celebrity Golf Classic presented by Missouri Eagle, Springfield Celebrity Golf Classic presented by Great Southern Bank -- Sunday Round, Womens Sports Luncheon draws crowd of 500, Honorees set for Womens Sports Luncheon on March 1. The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame class will be revealed on April 1st. Website by Schilling/Sellmeyer. Men's . He fought health problems the last few seasons. We had great team chemistry and no selfishness, McCrary said. The Raiders, who opened the season ranked No. Copyright 2023 KAIT. Men's Basketball Student Assistant. Three Rivers College to unveil Coach Gene Bess statue, Parents of volleyball player who lost both legs speak out in court, Current boil water orders/advisories in the Heartland, Complete KFVS12, Heartlands CW and Grit Schedules. That was 40 minutes of hell before 40 Minutes of Hell came to Arkansas, Weaver said. He later added weight training and nutrition before much of his competition. We have high expectations and big shoes to fill, Brian Bess said. For example, among the first questions a Division I recruiter will ask is, does he go to class? Three Rivers Community College - MO L, 96-84. Year. Freese, Maurice Both his son and grandson played for the Raiders while granddaughter Kiley, who will play at Saint Louis University after a record-setting high school career, was a regular at his summer camps. Buerhle, Lowell Beane has added a layer of specificity and experience to what the coaches are trying to teach. Gene Bess (born March 3, 1935) is the former coach of the men's basketball team at Three Rivers Community College in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.. Bess was hired at Three Rivers in 1971. Slugging Percentage.369. POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. Hamilton coach Tom Blackford speaks to his team during a timeout in the Emerald Knights 52-42 win over Madison in the Section III Class D semifinal at SRC Arena in Syracuse on February 25, 2022. All in all, call them special, thrilling and full of excitement. Coaches; Program History; Top Stories. It didnt seem like it was the right thing, he said. Boehringer, Mark The Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) Grizzly Basketball team faced two of the top 10 teams in the nation this week at the West Plains Civic Center. With more than 20 years of coaching experience at the Division I level, he interviewed for other Division I jobs, but wanted to go to a school where he felt a sense of purpose and passion. Ive seen the good Lord do so many wonderful things in my life. All rights reserved. His coaching career started in the summer of 1995 as an assistant at Allen County Community College, followed by a year at MSU-West Plains. Director of Athletics. . Kyle Lawson. Politte, Albert 18 Feb 2023 03:00:29 Ten years later and just a couple years removed from playing college basketball on his dads team, Brian got the job as the new assistant coach. In all, Bess has led the Raiders to 13 appearances in the NJCAA National Tournament, where his career mark is 33-16. mbrown51@sfccmo.edu. He was the first college basketball coach to reach 1,000 wins in 2006, the first with 1,100 four seasons later and 1,200 in 2015. Lollar, Karen Im blessed, Bess said. Family of 4: $14 The Three Rivers Endowment Trust is selling 4x8-inch and 8x8-inch customizable engraved bricks to help support scholarships for TRCC athletes. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); HoopDirt is your source for the latest college basketball coaching news, rumors, and job postings. Gene has been an absolute icon of athletics here at Three Rivers, Three Rivers President Dr. Wesley Payne said. KENNESAW, Ga. - The 2022-23 FGCU men's basketball season came to a close in Monday's first round of the ASUN Tournament, as the Eagles fell to Queens (N.C.) 61-55 at the KSU Convocation Center on the campus of Kennesaw State University. "We showed our youth at times, and that . Rakes was an assistant coach at Colby Community College in Kansas for two seasons as he helped the Trojans reach the national tournament for the first time in program history. He tried several different treatments before ultimately having his knee replaced. Sunday Little, William Timothy Somehow my dad created an atmosphere that we were all in it together.. He was serious about everything he did, Bess said of Sechrest. I felt like I was just as effective, but I didnt have the energy level to do what I need to do to excel as a coach, Bess said. Anderson could have three, and Rivers two. 61. He had the most natural coaching talent that Ive ever been around.. He brought notoriety, he brought fame, he brought championships, but thats not the important thing that he brought to our school, Three Rivers President Dr. Wesley Payne said in a release. Now the Raiders play in a multi-million dollar facility with apartment-style dorms on campus. Community. Bess became college basketball's all-time wins leader in 2001 when he surpassed North Carolina's Dean Smith and Richard Baldwin of Broome Community College and he's set a new record with every win since. Stringer, Donnell After working every day for more than 60 years, Bess hopes to spend more time reading, hunting, fishing, working in his garden, and being involved with First Baptist Church of Poplar Bluff, where Bess is a deacon. Kind of a legendary figure for Three Rivers basketball, Bess said, adding that five people were intervied for the position. Former Roughrider earns Ban Johnson MVP. Staff Directory; Facilities; . That answered a lot of the questions or whatever, Brian said. Coaches; Recruiting; Highlight Pics; Inside Athletics. His teams won 23 Region XVI titles, reached the NJCAA National Tournament 17 times and played for a national title four times, winning in 1979 and 1992. "I've been realizing the time was near for me to go," Bess said in a statement. [1][2] Bess coached NBA player Latrell Sprewell at Three Rivers. Beane was hired as the new assistant men's basketball coach for Three Rivers. If you or someone you know experiences any form of sexual misconduct, the College can provide assistance. I would call it a strong field.. We have four grandchildren and they are all really special, and of course my son, daughter and their spouses. Farmer retired following this past season with over 750 career wins. "I . Games. (KFVS) In his 50 years at. As Bess aged, he dodged constant questions about how many years he had left. The all-time winningest coach in NJCAA history, Coach Bess has compiled 996 wins through February 1, 2006 for an average of about 28 wins per season. Beane felt the Three Rivers job might give him the purpose he was looking for, but still, he hesitated. PAUL, Minn. (AP) Two men were killed and three other people were injured in a second shooting outside gatherings to mourn loved ones in St. Paul this weekend. His replacement, Jamarcus Williams, also played at Three Rivers under Bess. I hate to see Gene go, it has always been his decision, but it is a big part of the college to see him move into retirement. Assistant Athletic Director/Equipment Manager. Three Rivers Community College - MO. . UPDATED FOR 2023: Click to view our FULL LIST of coaching changes at EVERY LEVEL of college basketball. Colleges, Universities & Professional Schools Non Profit. UW . I was just fresh out of school, and I was coaching. It was kind of like everything aligned at the right place and the right time, said Thurlon Sam Weaver, the MVP of the 1979 National Junior College Athletics Association Tournament. OFFICIAL SITE OF CROWDER COLLEGE ROUGHRIDERS. fechar. Arguably one of the best college basketball coaches to ever blow a whistle, Gene Bess is enjoying his 36th season as athletic director and head mens basketball coach at Three Rivers Community College in Poplar Bluff, MO. After 23 years at the Division I level, does he really want to return to junior college and have the same job title he had in 1997? Ive been realizing the time was near for me to go, said Bess. College/Prep Sports Reporter . All Rights Reserved. The Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) Grizzly Basketball team will enter postseason play Tuesday, Feb. 28, when they host the NJCAA Region 16 Championship Tournament play-in game. He was the first college basketball coach to reach 1,000 wins in 2006, the first with 1,100 four seasons later and 1,200 in 2015. The bottom line is, I want to be here to make the players better, said Bess, who has battled health problems the past few seasons. He also played one season with current head coach Brian Bess. Section III Class D semifinal at Onondaga Community College, Syracuse No. Finishing with a career record of 1,300-416, Bess has 143 more wins than the NCAA Division I mens basketball record holder, Dukes Mike Krzyzewski. Pujols, Steve Soon, Brian was telling his father who was sucking wind and needed to be subbed out. LAND OF THREES: Cardinals KO Cavaliers with three-pointers. Sat Feb 25. POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. January 03, 2023 Baseball. As a team and as a player we would run through a wall for him., Story Courtesy: Scott Borkgren Daily American Republic. Groups of 10+: $2/person, Three Rivers Community College 1979, 1992 basketball teams, High School Golf Clinic presented by Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company. If you know anything about Coach Bess, you know you play defense before you play offense.. Twitter Facebook. My retirement reached the top, so I have been actually donating my time for the last 20 years and she has been real understanding about that. AT Southeastern Community College. That was a motivator.. Bess became college basketballs all-time wins leader in 2001 when he surpassed North Carolinas Dean Smith and Richard Baldwin of Broome Community College and hes set a new record with every win since. Personally for me there is no way I could write my history and my being without Coach Bess playing a big role in my life.. Three Rivers Community College. And yet from those humble beginnings rose the 1979 Raiders of Three Rivers Community College, the schools first mens basketball team to win the juco national tournament. Coach Gene Bess Basketball Camp: Boys - Three Rivers College Home > About Three Rivers College > Events > Coach Gene Bess Basketball Camp: Boys Coach Gene Bess Basketball Camp: Boys July 18, 2022 Date: July 18, 2022 - July 22, 2022 Time: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Location: Libla Family Sports Complex The 85-year-old Bess coached at Three Rivers for 50 years. 1, got blown out in their regular-season finale. Children 5 & Under: Free The 79 national championship team practiced at the Sears Youth Center, played games at Poplar Bluff High School, slept in dorms downtown and traveled in station wagons. Beane is still in the process of getting settled in. MOBERLY, Missouri -- The Three Rivers Raiders men's basketball team hoped to go into the Region XVI playoffs this week with some serious momentum -- and that it might include a big performance against nationally-ranked Moberly Area College. POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. Albrecht, Steve I did kind of want those jobs, but I didnt have that passion. 198 talking about this. Ive been getting a lot of texts from people who still live around here. Mike Lavella. He began his career at Three Rivers in 1969 as an assistant basketball coach. BREAKING: Coach Carrillo to be inducted to NJCAA Men's Basketball Hall . February 27, 2023 Men's Basketball. According to the release, at least 42 former players for Bess went on to coach all over the country. Students: $3 Sports: Basketball Teams: Three Rivers Community College Arguably one of the best college basketball coaches to ever blow a whistle, Gene Bess is enjoying his 36th season as athletic director and head men's basketball coach at Three Rivers Community College in Poplar Bluff, MO. There will also be a Brick Walk around the statue. Ive been realizing the time was near for me to go, Bess said in a statement. I felt like he always cared for the guys he coached. I have big shoes to fill.. Kansas City Kansas Community College ----- Sep 10 # . Celebrate homecoming at Grizzly Basketball regular season finale Sat. The Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) Grizzly Basketball team will enter postseason play Tuesday, Feb. 28, when they host the NJCAA Region 16 Championship Tournament play-in game. Metropolitan Community College Athletics. Im a student of Gods word, but I dont spend as much time in it and havent over the years as I should. Some 13 years later in 1992, Three Rivers won it all again, this time with get this seven players who went on to major NCAA Division I teams. Schoene, Robert McCrarys 20-footer sent the game into a second OT after. All rights reserved. He then spent three years as an assistant at Southeast Missouri State, two at Illinois State and four at Saint Louis before accepting his first head coaching job with Soldan International High School in August 2006. The 85-year-old coach announced the decision Saturday. Men's Basketball at Three Rivers Community College - MO L, 83-72 (Final) RC | BX. Lessmann, Scott Seniors 55+: $4 Three Rivers College (MO) Top Stories Lady Raiders shake free of JeffCo Box Score February 18, 2023 Raiders defeat Tennessee Prep Box Score February 18, 2023 Gene Bess named finalist for Naismith Hall of Fame February 17, 2023 Whatever you call him, British big man a force for Raiders February 16, 2023 MOVING UP: Cardinals improve to second place in East Zone. The basketball community in two states is mourning the loss of former Davidson College scholar-athlete, men's basketball coach and Director of Athletics Terry Holland, who who passed away Sunday in Charlottesville, Va. Also a future Virginia basketball coach and East Carolina athletic director, Holland was 80 years old. Groups of 10+: $2/person, High School Golf Clinic presented by Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company. JV Coach: Kyle Kinnett Email: kkinnett@trlsd.org. Ive known a lot of wives down through the years where when the family was having financial difficulties, the coach ended up getting a job that made more money. (KAIT) - The architect of Three Rivers basketball is on the radar for the highest honor on the hardwood. [3] Bess was nominated as a finalist to the Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the HOF Class of 2023.[4]. Brian Bess, Genes son and an assistant coach for the past 27 years, will take over the program, Payne confirmed, with former Three Rivers All-American Big Time Bryan Sherrer staying on as assistant coach. We had to dress two managers if we got into foul trouble. Freshman Coach: Matt Inman . I think that is probably the most profitable thing a human being can do, is spend time in the Bible, Bess said. All Rights Reserved. January 19, 2023 Women's Basketball. After 50 years and 1,300 wins, Three Rivers College mens basketball coach Gene Bess announced this past season will be his last. Lennies McFerren, Paul Hale and Danny Farmer, each in the Missouri Basketball Hall of Fame, played at Three Rivers. Head Men's Basketball Coach. (KFVS) - Three Rivers College will unveil its new statue of legendary coach Gene Bess on February 4. His go-to answer was always that he wanted to continue as long as he felt like he was effective. Coaches; Legacy of Champions; Former Cardinals . Latrell Sprewell starred at Three Rivers under Bess before going on to Alabama and the NBA. The Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) Grizzly Basketball team will close out its regular season Saturday, Feb. 18, in the universitys annual homecoming game. Loras (17-10) advances to Saturday's final against sixth-seeded Coe College, another . And we played defense. 3 MADISON (19-4): Ethan Rivers 4 0-0 11; Jacob Burns 4 0-0 12; Gage Saltern 1 1-2 4; Zach Leuenberger 0 1-2 1; Anthony . February 20, 2023 Men's Basketball. Copyright 2023 KFVS. They scored a 109-103 double-overtime win in the semifinals against Western Texas, then guided by future Arkansas Razorbacks coach Nolan Richardson and featuring future NBA standout Paul Pressey. I thought he did a better job helping me than anybody Id ever had around me, said Bess, who has often credited his longevity to his sons help. While Three Rivers always has been a place that preached discipline, accountability and values. MHSAA basketball highlights, Feb. 28, 2023 I hope to spend more time reading His word. The St. Paul Police Department . John, Clay In the semifinals, the Raiders rallied from a 21-point halftime deficit. But, it gave me a chance throughout the remainder of that season to reflect on a lot of things, Beane said. 480-461-7567. mikelavella@mesacc.edu. Abedayo, Randy 3861 East Stan Musial Drive Search job openings, see if they fit - company salaries, reviews, and more posted by Three Rivers Community College (Connecticut) employees. He has a tremendous ability to focus. 3R reached 17 NJCAA Tournaments, winning national championships in 1979 and 1992. Categories. [citation needed] Professional career [ edit] . What's amazing about this program's success, with seven FCS national titles in nine years (2011-2019), is that it's happened under three different head coaches. Klesmit blocked a Bufkin corner 3-point shot out of bounds with 2.1 seconds left before Dickinson delivered the big shot. Last edited on 18 February 2023, at 02:05, "Bess becomes first college hoops coach to 1,000 wins", "Three Rivers' Gene Bess reaches 1,200 wins", "College basketball victories leader Gene Bess retires at 85", "Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announces 12 finalists for Class of 2023", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Gene_Bess&oldid=1140026940, This page was last edited on 18 February 2023, at 02:05. Of that, $4.7 million was allocated to Three Rivers. Forms; Top Stories. According to the college, Bess lead the Raiders to 17 NJCAA tournament appearances and reached the final four nine times. Fax: 417-889-2761, MondaySaturday See them back in. The 2022-23 American Rivers All-Conference Team as voted by the league's head coaches: Most Valuable Player. Nov 09. Sport: Coach Men's Basketball Bill Barton Nickname: School: State Fair . Connect with every college coach in the country and commit to your dream school! Three Rivers College Raiders Athletics | Poplar Bluff MO But he returned to Three Rivers to be an assistant coach before taking the high school job. His 1,300th win came in what ended up being his final home game on a court named in his honor. Kissiar-Knight, Celeste RT @Hoophall: The all-time winningest coach in college basketball history, A Class of 2023 Finalist, Coach Gene Bess. "I voted (Avella's) Katie Dryer as the section player of the year and she is a good kid. It was then that he missed just the third game of his career because the bus ride would be too painful. The response (from the community) has been overwhelming, Beane said. What an accomplishment . (KFVS) - Legendary Three Rivers College basketball coach Gene Bess has retired. The college built a basketball gym that opened during the 1982-83 season, a dozen years after Bess took over the program. This place would be a really, really good thing in a lot of different ways.. More college basketball: . 100% of college coaches and programs are on the SportsRecruits platform. The three players made the final shortlist in voting by a global panel of national team captains and coaches, selected journalists in each of FIFA's 211 member countries, plus fans online. Wisconsin men's basketball starter exits game at Michigan with injury. On Base Percentage.413. College basketball. The team finished 38-3, beating Mercer County 60-59 in overtime for the championship on Woodleys free throws with 10 seconds left. We just had our worst loss of the season, Schweain said, and I remember Coach Bess saying, Some of you think you are tired. He walked up to me after the game and said, Gene, thats the best job coaching Ive ever seen. I got to thinking that I had a lot of help.. The official fan page of Three Rivers College Athletics. In 2019, quarterback Trey Lance became the first freshman to win the FCS equivalent of the Heisman Trophy, the Walter Payton Award. Head Men's and Women's Golf Coach. Men's . Deacon George: Eli Williams: Women's Basketball Manager. The Head Coach of Three Rivers Community College Raiders Basketball is Brian Bess - make it as easy as possible for them to learn about you as an athlete, and be able to start a conversation with you. Fans of the Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) Grizzly Basketball team will see several new faces on the court and on the bench when play for the 2022-2023 season tips off Nov. 1. You will overcome adversity and get through this., He was always great at putting things into perspective.. We only had seven or eight guys who played, Bess said, noting injuries took a toll. Pickens, Fred On Tuesday night, Cormany and Kelly helped the visiting Bobcats. Sports Cheerleading Baseball Bowling Boys Basketball Girls Basketball Cross Country Football Lacrosse Boys Soccer Girls Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis Track Volleyball Wrestling. Most widely held works about Three Rivers Community College Gene Bess : college basketball's winningest coach by Nadine H Roberts ( Book ) Maps of Butler County & Poplar Bluff including Three Rivers Community College campus, Missouri : happy to help you find your way around! This school has been the greatest thing imaginable in my life, Bess said. rivers that flood regularly in canada. All rights reserved. Seniors 55+: $4 Sprewell, Jo Ellen One day he got a text from Bess saying that Sherrer was leaving. He brought a dedication that was an example to everyone that works there or walked through the doors as a student. Three Rivers College Coach Gene Bess retired in 2020 as the winningest coach in all of college basketball with 1,300 wins and a career record of 1,300-416. Three Rivers began hiring and assigning career coaches in October and now has 108 coaches in 51 countries throughout the state, including . Theyre not going to allow you to miss class, and they dont want you if youre known as a guy who doesnt go to his classes, Bess said. Box Score | Video. Ive been so blessed, Bess said. A comet is . Three Rivers College Coach Gene Bess retired in 2020 as the winningest coach in all of college basketball with 1,300 wins and a career record of 1,300-416. Bieser, Jake Parker, Steve We caught up with QB Kurt Benkert to discuss his current plans, the Scouting Combine, his Twitch career, a controversial Mount Rushmore and his predictions for Aaron Rodgers. 3 Indian Hills, fall to No. 11 K-State to 85-69 win over Sooners, Austin Reaves had 19 pts, Lakers top Thunder 123-117, NEA fares well at 5A State Swimming Championships, 2023 2A State Basketball Tournament: Marmaduke girls beat Rison in 1st Round, 2023 2A State Basketball Tournament: Bay boys beat Dierks in 1st Round, twelve finalists for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2023. 573-840-9611 ext-3626: bbess@trcc.edu: Tara Sisco: Administrative Assistant to Athletics Connecting with Community Partners . February 23, 2023 Men's Basketball. Coach Bess ended his career with a 1,300-416 record, making him the coach with the most wins. Foster, David 2023 Missouri Sports Hall of Fame. Western Colorado Head Basketball Coach Schafer resigns, Karleskint resigns as Head Mens Basketball Coach at D2 Central Missouri, Semling out at D3 Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Assistant Mens Basketball Coach Crowleys Ridge College, Head Mens Basketball Coach University of Northwestern Ohio, Graduate Assistant Indiana Wesleyan University. 3R unveiled a statue of Bess earlier this month. Stephen Grizzlies defeat No. Taking over the Raiders helm in 1971, Bess found immediate success. It was a tough season for us. A Bernie alum, Beane played for the 1992 Three Rivers national championship team, scoring the go-ahead shot in the championship game. Bess first considered retiring soon after Three Rivers won its second national championship in 1992, 499 wins ago. POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. Beane was recently announced as the new assistant mens basketball coach for Three Rivers, replacing Bryan Sherrer. FGCU finished with a 17-15 record, which included a 10-3 non-conference record and a 7-11 ASUN regular . Founded, monitored, and run by college coaches. Lombardo-Baker, Marvin Bess teams havent experienced a losing season during his tenure. Coach Brian Bess, Coach Bryan Sherrer, and the team are ready for another winning season. (Brian) really picked me up from that standpoint. We had some good candidates. Collin County Community College . Son Brian, a longtime assistant, took over the top job at the junior college. I'm a : Parent Student-Athlete February 16, 2023 Men's Basketball. Ive been doing this for a long time and Im not tired. Assistant coach Herb Slate had recruited McCrary, Kirby and Woodley out of the Memphis area. I want to spend more time with my family and my grandchildren. However, the host Greyhounds would not allow for any feel-good stories for the visiting Raiders Saturday -- and despite Three Rivers' best efforts to make . Oetting, Robert Cochise clinches ACCAC title with 74-60 win at Central Arizona College. Bess 1992 team finished 35-3 record and featured seven future NCAA Division I players: Anthony Beane (Kansas State), Justin Wimmer (Memphis), Shone Peck-Love (Alabama), Brian Blackburn (Arkansas State), Benjy Johnson (Idaho State), Belvis Noland (Kansas State), Brian Price (Mississippi State). It was a great group of guys who came from different backgrounds. Sprewell played competitively with the Three Rivers Community College Raiders Basketball Team in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, from 1988 to 1990, and from 1990 to 1992 with the University of Alabama, where he was a teammate of future NBA players Robert Horry, Jason Caffey, James Robinson, and Marcus Webb. For more information about Title IX and/or sexual misconduct, contact Angelo . Wall. Also known for his reliability he played in 632 consecutive games at one point in his career, 239 at another he averaged 12.5 points and 6.5 assists while toiling for nine different teams . Wed, 02/08 | Men's Basketball at Metropolitan Community College L, 83-80 (Final) RC | BX. 128 Garfield Ave. West Plains, MO 65775 (417) 255-7255, EO/AA/M/F/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Disclosures Make a Gift. Roughrider Classic begins today, Friday, Dec. 9. The bottom line is, I want to be here to make the players better.. Hes always been around the game. 3861 East Stan Musial Drive His contacts include coaches at the highest levels of college basketball. Anthony scored an average of 24.6 points per game to lead the Cardinals and the conference, nearly three points better than the second-best scorer Carleton senior Jeremy Beckler, who had 21.8 per . That made it a 58-58 game, a point that proved significant just minutes later. Beane listed Oregon head coach Dana Altman and Southern Methodist head coach Tim Jankovich as references on his resume. Bess, who turned 85 in March, has been the Three Rivers Athletic Director throughout his career and taught two classes each semester, as well. In his 50 years at TRCC, Coach Bess made 17 appearances in the NJCAA National Tournament, nine final four appearances and won two national championships. Family of 4: $14 Head Men's Basketball Coach/Athletic Director. CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - The American Rivers Conference announced its All-Conference honors on Tuesday, Feb. 28 with Wartburg men's basketball earning four honorees. I dont even know how they got my number and they were all Hey, welcome back.. McCrary, L. William Bess considered retirement again in 2018 when he was struggling with knee pain. Ive been realizing the time was near for me to go, Bess said. Sherman Forbes. Pre Read More Contact Brian Bess's Phone Number and Email Last Update 12/1/2022 6:09 AM Email 2023 Missouri Sports Hall of Fame. 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