About the Award

Named after Morgan Wootten, the only coach who exclusively coached at the high school level enshrined into the Hall of Fame, this award honors those who have had tremendous influence on the game.


About The Award

  • Named after Morgan Wootten, one of only three coaches who have exclusively coached at the high school level enshrined into the Hall of Fame
  • Purpose is to honor those who have had tremendous influence on the game and to provide a national stage to recognize them
  • (2) awards to be presented: (1) for boys basketball and (1) for girls basketball


Criteria

  • Male or Female, Active or Retired
  • College Graduate
  • Coach of (4) year high school that adheres to national, state or league standards
  • Minimum of (25) years of head coaching experience


Award Timeline

  • Nominations due by November 1st
  • Winners selected by January 10th
  • Winners announced on or around February 1
  • Awards Presented at McDonalds All-American Game, Late March


Current Selection Committee

  • Frank Burlison, Burlison on Basketball, California
  • Van Coleman, The Basketball Channel, Iowa
  • Bob Corwin, Full Court, Georgia
  • Mike Flynn, Blue Star basketball, Pennsylvania
  • Bob Geoghan, McDonald's All-America Game, Maryland
  • Bob Gibbons, All Star Sports, North Carolina
  • Doug Huff, Executive Secretary of the W. VA. sports Writers Association, West Virginia
  • Tom Konchalski, HSBI, New York
  • Dave Krider, MaxPreps, Indiana
  • Chris Lawlor
  • John Rhodes, Beach Ball Classic, South Carolina
  • Donnie Wilkie, City of Palms Classic, Florida
  • Boo Williams, Boo Williams Summer League, Virginia
  • Morgan Wootten, DeMatha Catholic High School (Retired), Maryland