Neill McGeachy explained

Neill McGeachy
Birth Date:20 April 1942
Birth Place:Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
Death Place:Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S.
Alma Mater:Lenoir–Rhyne
Coach Sport1:Basketball
Coach Years2:1971–1973
Coach Team2:Duke (assistant)
Coach Years3:1973–1974
Coach Team3:Duke
Admin Years1:2002–2016
Admin Team1:Lenoir–Rhyne
Overall Record:10–16

Neill Roderick McGeachy Jr. (April 20, 1942 – February 9, 2018) was an American basketball coach and college athletics administrator. Following the resignation of Bucky Waters, McGeachy was named the Duke Blue Devils men's basketball head coach in September 1973. He had previously served as the freshman team's coach in 1971–72 and as an assistant in 1972–73. McGeachy was fired after one season at the helm, compiling a record of 10–16.[1]

McGeachy also served as an assistant coach for the Davidson Wildcats and the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. He later returned to his alma mater, Lenoir-Rhyne University, assuming the role of athletic director in 2002. He retired in 2016 after suffering a stroke in September 2015.[2]

McGeachy died on February 9, 2018.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Roth. John. The Encyclopedia of Duke Basketball. 2006. Duke University Press. 978-0-822-33904-5. 257.
  2. http://www.hickoryrecord.com/sports/lenoir-rhyne-s-mcgeachy-to-retire/article_6858bf66-a12c-11e5-bde3-37d6b847b20c.html Lenoir-Rhyne's McGeachy to retire
  3. News: Newkirk. Sam. Former Duke basketball coach Neill McGeachy dies at 75. February 9, 2018. Raleigh News and Observer. February 9, 2018.