An overview of the childhood and early education of John Beilein, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.
John Beilein is an American basketball coach and analyst for the Big Ten Network. He previously coached the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA and several NCAA Division I teams, including the Michigan Wolverines, West Virginia Mountaineers, Richmond Spiders, and Canisius Golden Griffins. Before Division I, he coached Le Moyne Dolphins, Nazareth College and Erie Community College. Beilein has amassed 754 wins at four-year universities and 829 overall at all college levels, totaling 843 including his NBA time. His coaching career is marked by success at various levels of collegiate basketball.
February 5, 1953: John Beilein's Birth
On February 5, 1953, John Patrick Beilein was born. He would later become a notable basketball coach.
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1957: Canisius Last NCAA Appearance
Canisius hadn't appeared in a NCAA Tournament since 1957 prior to John Beilein's tenure.
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1971: Wheeling College Basketball
In 1971, John Beilein began playing basketball at Wheeling College.
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1974: Team Captain at Wheeling College
During the 1974-75 season, John Beilein served as team captain for the Wheeling College basketball team.
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1975: BA Degree in history
In 1975, John Beilein received a Bachelor of Arts degree in history.
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1978: Married Kathleen Griffin
In 1978, John Beilein married Kathleen Beilein (née Griffin).
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1981: Master's Degree in Education
In 1981, John Beilein earned a Master of Science degree in education from Niagara University.
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1990: Disbandment of MCC
The Mideast Collegiate Conference (MCC), in which Le Moyne participated, disbanded following the 1990-1991 season.
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1991: Richmond Last NCAA Tournament Berth
Richmond hadn't appeared in a NCAA Tournament since 1991 prior to John Beilein's arrival.
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1991: MCC Disbandment Year
The Mideast Collegiate Conference (MCC) disbanded following the 1990-1991 season, leaving Le Moyne as an independent team.
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1993: Join New England Collegiate Conference
In 1993, Le Moyne team was scheduled to join the New England Collegiate Conference for the 1992–1993 season.
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1993: Richmond Winning Season
The 1997-98 Spiders posted its first winning season since 1993.
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1996: Top Defensive Team
During the 1996-97 season, the Canisius Golden Griffins were the top defensive team in the MAAC.
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1998: Richmond Reliance on Underclassmen
During the 1998-99 season, John Beilein's Richmond team relied on a nucleus that included two freshmen and two sophomores.
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1999: Richmond Third Seed in CAA Tournament
In 1999-2000, Richmond again earned the third seed in the CAA tournament.
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2000: Richmond Season
During the 2000-01 season, Richmond finished the regular season with a 21–6 record, finishing first in the CAA with a 12–4 record.
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2001: Richmond Finished Second
During the 2001-02 season, Richmond finished in second place of the West Division of the Atlantic 10 Conference.
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April 3, 2007: John Beilein Hired by University of Michigan
On April 3, 2007, the University of Michigan announced the hiring of John Beilein to fill its coaching vacancy, replacing Tommy Amaker. Beilein inherited a team in the final year of scholarship reduction due to NCAA violations.
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