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Arad A. McCutchan

During 31 years at his alma mater, Arad McCutchan was a legendary coach at the University of Evansville whose coaching philosophy was stated simply, “…coaching is largely preparing young men for life – for living in society after college graduation.” Exuberant and humorous, his colorful style made certain both his players and the fans always knew what was on his mind. Under McCutchan, a disciplinarian who stressed fundamentals and team play, the Evansville basketball program became a model of small-college success. McCutchan's teams dominated their conference and owned the NCAA College Division Tournament. Coaching several All-America players, Mac roared his teams to three undefeated conference seasons and five national crowns. When he retired, McCutchan joined John Wooden as the only two coaches in collegiate basketball history to win at least five NCAA championships, posting a career 41-10 postseason tournament record.

Enshrined

1981

Born

July 04, 1912 Evansville, IN

Died

June 16, 1993

College

Evansville

Career Stats

5x NCAA COLLEGE
DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIPS
2x NCAA COLLEGE DIVISION
COACH OF THE YEAR
14x INDIANA COLLEGIATE
CONFERENCE TITLES
2x COACH
OLYMPIC TRIALS TEAMS
3 UNDEFEATED
CONFERENCE SEASONS
31 YEARS COACHING
AT EVANSVILLE