Denny Crum's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Denny Crum.
Denny Crum was a highly successful American college basketball coach at the University of Louisville from 1971-2001. His impressive 675-295 record includes leading the Cardinals to two NCAA championships and six Final Four appearances. A Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee (1994), Crum is remembered as a significant figure in Kentucky sports and a major influence on the landscape of college basketball.
1977: Gold Medal at World University Games
In 1977, Denny Crum coached the U.S. World University team to a gold medal.
1979: Metro Conference Coach of the Year
In 1979, Denny Crum was awarded Metro Conference Coach of the year.
1980: First NCAA Championship
In 1980, Denny Crum led the Louisville Cardinals to their first NCAA championship.
1980: National Coach of the Year
In 1980, Denny Crum was named National Coach of the Year and Metro Conference Coach of the Year.
1983: National Coach of the Year
In 1983, Denny Crum was named National Coach of the Year and Metro Conference Coach of the Year.
1986: Last National Championship
In 1986, Crum won his last national championship before the three-point line was introduced.
1986: National Coach of the Year
In 1986, Denny Crum was named National Coach of the Year for the third time.
1987: Silver Medal at Pan American Games
In 1987, Denny Crum led the American team to a silver medal at the Pan American Games.
1990: Inducted into UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame
In 1990, Denny Crum was inducted into the UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame.
1993: Reached 500 Wins
In 1993, Denny Crum became the second-fastest coach to reach 500 career wins.
1994: Inducted into Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
In 1994, Denny Crum was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
2002: Received Legends of Coaching Award
In 2002, Denny Crum received the Legends of Coaching award given by the John R. Wooden Award Committee.
February 7, 2007: Denny Crum Court at Freedom Hall
On February 7, 2007, Louisville's home floor at Freedom Hall was officially named "Denny Crum Court."
2010: Inductee of Pierce College's athletic hall of fame
In 2010, Crum was an inaugural inductee of Pierce College's athletic hall of fame.
2010: "Denny Crum Court" was retained
In 2010, the name "Denny Crum Court" was retained in the new facility.
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