History of John Beilein in Timeline
John Beilein is an American basketball coach and analyst for the Big Ten Network. He's known for his successful college coaching career, including stints at Michigan, West Virginia, Richmond, and Canisius. Before joining the Big Ten Network, Beilein served as the head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA. He also coached Le Moyne Dolphins, Nazareth College and Erie Community College. Beilein has accumulated over 754 wins at four-year universities and 829 games altogether, including those at the junior college level. Beilein's overall career wins counting the time spent in Cleveland is 843 games.
February 5, 1953: John Beilein's Birth
On February 5, 1953, John Patrick Beilein was born. He is an American professional basketball coach.
1957: First NCAA Tournament Appearance since 1957
In 1996, Canisius earned a thirteen seed and matchup against the fourth-seeded Utah Utes in the team's first NCAA Tournament appearance since 1957.
1971: Wheeling College Basketball Team
In 1971, John Beilein competed on the basketball team at Wheeling College (now Wheeling University).
1974: Team Captain
During the 1974-75 season, John Beilein served as team captain for the Wheeling College basketball team.
1975: Graduation from Wheeling College
In 1975, John Beilein received a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from Wheeling College, after serving as team captain during the 1974-75 season.
1978: Coach of Erie Community College
From 1978 to 1982, John Beilein served as the coach of Erie Community College.
1978: Marriage to Kathleen Griffin
In 1978, Beilein married Kathleen Beilein (née Griffin).
1981: Master's Degree
In 1981, John Beilein earned a Master of Science degree in education from Niagara University.
1981: Coach of the Year Award
In 1981, John Beilein was recognized as conference coach of the year at Erie Community College.
1982: Coach of Nazareth College
In 1982, John Beilein became the coach of Nazareth College.
1983: Coach of Le Moyne College
From 1983 to 1992, John Beilein coached at Le Moyne College.
1984: School Record for Most Wins to Start a Season
In 2018-19, Michigan went on to win its first 17 games of the season tying the 1984-85 team for most consecutive wins altogether.
1985: Michigan Finishes Season
In 2011-12, the Wolverines finished 24–10 overall and 13–5 in Big Ten play, winning a share of the regular-season Big Ten championship for the first time since the 1985–86 team.
1985: School Record for Most Wins to Start a Season
In 2018-19, Michigan went on to win its first 17 games of the season tying the 1984-85 team for most consecutive wins altogether.
1986: First Outright Big Ten Championship Since 1986
In 2014, Beilein led Michigan to a 15-3 conference record, securing the university's first outright regular season Big Ten championship since 1986.
1987: Applied to coach at Canisius
In 1987, John Beilein first applied to coach Division I basketball at Canisius, but he was not hired at that time.
1988: Named MCC Coach of the Year
In 1988, John Beilein was named the MCC Coach of the Year, when his Le Moyne team finished as co-conference champions with a 21–5 regular season record and number 14 national ranking.
1989: Finalist at Colgate University
In 1989, after his first application for the job at Canisius, John Beilein was a finalist for Division I job at Colgate University.
1990: Third First-Year Head Coach Since 1990
On February 19, 2020, Beilein became the third first-year head coach since 1990, after Jerry Tarkanian of the Spurs (1992–1993) and Randy Ayers of the 76ers (2003–2004), to coach the season opener without completing the season.
1990: MCC disbanded
The Mideast Collegiate Conference disbanded following the 1990-1991 season.
1991: Canisius' Record Before Beilein
During the 1991–92 season, Canisius compiled an 8–22 record before Beilein's arrival.
1991: First NCAA Tournament Berth Since 1991
In 1998, Richmond earned its first NCAA Tournament berth since 1991.
1991: MCC disbanded
The Mideast Collegiate Conference disbanded following the 1990-1991 season.
December 5, 1992: Michigan's ranking
The 2012–13 Michigan Wolverines marked the first time Michigan ranked atop the AP Poll since the 1992–93 team did so on December 5, 1992.
1992: Arrival at Canisius College
In 1992, John Beilein arrived at Canisius College as head coach for the 1992–93 season.
1992: Coached Canisius Golden Griffins
In 1992, John Beilein became the coach of the Canisius Golden Griffins in NCAA Division I.
1992: Hired at Canisius
In 1992, John Beilein was finally hired to a Division I post at Canisius.
1992: End of Le Moyne College Coaching
In 1992, John Beilein's time as the coach of Le Moyne College came to an end.
1992: Third First-Year Head Coach Since 1990
On February 19, 2020, Beilein became the third first-year head coach since 1990, after Jerry Tarkanian of the Spurs (1992–1993) and Randy Ayers of the 76ers (2003–2004), to coach the season opener without completing the season.
1992: Single-Season Program Record
On March 24, Michigan defeated Florida State 58–54 in the West regional finals of the 2018 NCAA tournament. With the win, Michigan advanced to the Final Four for the eighth time in program history and set a single-season program record with its 32nd victory of the season, surpassing the previous record of 31 wins set by the 1992–93 and 2012–13 teams.
1993: Canisius' First Undefeated Home Schedule
During the 1993–94 season, Beilein turned Canisius into a team that recorded the first undefeated home schedule (15–0) in the school's modern era.
1993: Creation of Coaches' Poll
In 1993, the Coaches' Poll was created. During the 2005-06 season, WVU ranked in the top ten in the Coaches' Poll, which had been created in 1993
1993: Michigan Advances to the Final Four
In 2013, John Beilein led Michigan to the Final Four for the first time since 1993.
1993: Scheduled to join New England Collegiate Conference
In Beilein's final season at Le Moyne, the team was scheduled to join the New England Collegiate Conference for the 1992–1993 season.
1993: Third First-Year Head Coach Since 1990
On February 19, 2020, Beilein became the third first-year head coach since 1990, after Jerry Tarkanian of the Spurs (1992–1993) and Randy Ayers of the 76ers (2003–2004), to coach the season opener without completing the season.
1993: First Winning Season Since 1993
The 1997–98 Spiders posted its first winning season since 1993.
1994: Craig Wise, MAAC Player of the Year
During the 1994–95 season, the Golden Griffins were led by the team's first MAAC Player of the Year, senior Craig Wise.
1994: MAAC Coach of the Year
In 1994, Beilein earned the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Coach of the Year. The team entered the 1994 MAAC tournament on a 15-game winning streak.
1994: Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Coach of the Year
In 1994, John Beilein was named the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Coach of the Year while at Canisius.
1995: Darrell Barley, MAAC Player of the Year
During the 1995–96 season, Darrell Barley was named MAAC Player of the Year.
1995: Post-Season Win
In 1995, Canisius earned its first post-season victory in 32 years, in the NIT against Seton Hall. The team lost in the semifinals against Virginia Tech by a 71–59 despite a school postseason record 32 points from Wise.
1996: NCAA Tournament Berth
In 1996, Beilein coached the team to the conference tournament championship to earn a berth in the 1996 NCAA tournament despite the absence of the injured Barley for the tournament. Canisius earned a thirteen seed and matchup against the fourth-seeded Utah Utes in the team's first NCAA Tournament appearance since 1957.
1996: Top Defensive Team
In Beilein's final season coaching Canisius, 1996-97, the Golden Griffins were the top defensive team in the MAAC.
1997: Coached Richmond Spiders
In 1997, John Beilein became the coach of the Richmond Spiders in NCAA Division I.
1997: Michigan Victory
In 2011, Michigan had its first season sweep against Michigan State, and the victory at Michigan State was Michigan's first since 1997.
1998: Team Composition
During the 1998–99 season, John Beilein relied on a nucleus that included two freshmen and two sophomores after two returning starters were removed from the team for disciplinary reason.
1998: Richmond Times-Dispatch Virginia Coach of the Year
In 1998, John Beilein received the Richmond Times-Dispatch Virginia Coach of the Year award.
1998: 1998 NCAA tournament selection
In 1998, the Richmond Spiders posted its first winning season since 1993. The team won the tournament, earning the school a 1998 NCAA tournament selection, its first NCAA tournament berth since 1991. Richmond, which was seeded 14th, upset the third-seeded South Carolina in the first round of the tournament, but lost their second game in the tournament to the Washington Huskies.
1998: Big Ten Tournament Title Since 1998
In 2017, Michigan went on to win its next three games to achieve its first Big Ten tournament title since its 1998 title that has been vacated.
1999: CAA Tournament Upset
In 1999, the Richmond Spiders were upset in the CAA conference tournament by sixth-seeded cross-town rival Virginia Commonwealth.
1999: Third Seed in the Conference Tournament
Richmond again earned the third seed in the conference tournament over the course of the 1999–2000 season.
2000: First in CAA
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. The Spiders won ten of their final eleven games.
2000: Loss in CAA Championship
In the 2000 CAA Conference tournament Richmond lost to fourth seeded UNC Wilmington in the championship game.
2001: Second Place Finish
During the 2001–02 season, Richmond finished in second place of the West Division of the 12-team Atlantic 10 Conference.
2001: NIT Tournament
In 2001, Richmond played in the NIT, where they defeated West Virginia before losing to Dayton. John Beilein declined an offer to coach at Rutgers at the end of the season.
April 2002: Accepts WVU Head Coaching Position
In April 2002, John Beilein accepted the head coaching position at West Virginia University (WVU).
2002: Coached West Virginia Mountaineers
In 2002, John Beilein became the coach of the West Virginia Mountaineers.
2002: Patrick Beilein: Virginia Independent Schools Division I Player of the Year
In 2002, Patrick Beilein, John Beilein's son, was named Virginia Independent Schools Division I Player of the Year.
2002: West Virginia Qualifies for Big East Tournament
In 2002, West Virginia qualified for the Big East tournament in their final conference game by beating Virginia Tech to secure 6th place in the western division.
2003: WVU Regular Season
Following the 2003 regular season, West Virginia qualified for the 2004 Big East tournament as the number 10 seed.
2003: WVU Loses in First Round of Big East Tournament
In 2003, West Virginia lost in the first round of the Big East tournament to Providence by a 73–50 margin to end their season.
2003: Third First-Year Head Coach Since 1990
On February 19, 2020, Beilein became the third first-year head coach since 1990, after Jerry Tarkanian of the Spurs (1992–1993) and Randy Ayers of the 76ers (2003–2004), to coach the season opener without completing the season.
2004: WVU Participates in Big East and NIT Tournaments
Following the 2003-04 regular season, West Virginia qualified for the 2004 Big East tournament as the number 10 seed, losing in the first round to Notre Dame. The team's 15-13 record earned them an invitation to the 2004 NIT, where they defeated Kent State and Rhode Island before losing to Rutgers.
2004: Beilein's Team Enters Big East Tournament
In 2004, Beilein's team entered the 2005 Big East tournament with an 18–9 record as the eighth seed and as a team on the bubble for the 2005 NCAA tournament.
2004: WVU Reaches NCAA Tournament Elite Eight
In 2004, West Virginia University (WVU) achieved a 24–11 record and advanced to the "Elite Eight" round of the NCAA tournament.
2004: Third First-Year Head Coach Since 1990
On February 19, 2020, Beilein became the third first-year head coach since 1990, after Jerry Tarkanian of the Spurs (1992–1993) and Randy Ayers of the 76ers (2003–2004), to coach the season opener without completing the season.
2005: WVU's strong performance in Big East Conference
During the 2005-06 season, West Virginia (WVU) had a strong start in the Big East conference, winning its first eight games and entering the top ten in national rankings in February, marking the first time the team ranked in the top ten in the Coaches' Poll since 1993.
2005: WVU Reaches Elite Eight in NCAA Tournament
In 2005, West Virginia, as the eighth seed, advanced through the Big East tournament, ultimately losing to Syracuse in the finals. They then earned a seven seed in the NCAA tournament, defeating Creighton, Wake Forest, and Texas Tech before losing to Louisville in the Elite Eight round.
February 6, 2006: Michigan Appearances in National Rankings
On February 6, 2006, was the last time the Wolverines reached top 25 in the national rankings before December 22, 2008.
2006: WVU Regular Season
During the 2006-07 season, WVU finished the regular season with a 21–8 (9–7 Big East) record to earn the number seven seed in the 2007 Big East tournament.
2006: WVU Reaches NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen
In 2006, West Virginia University (WVU) achieved a 22–11 record and advanced to the "Sweet Sixteen" round of the NCAA tournament.
April 3, 2007: Beilein Hired as Michigan's Head Coach
On April 3, 2007, John Beilein was announced as the new head coach for the University of Michigan, replacing Tommy Amaker. The team was facing scholarship reductions due to the Ed Martin scandal and struggled to a 10–22 record during the 2007–08 season.
2007: Coached Michigan Wolverines
In 2007, John Beilein became the coach of the Michigan Wolverines.
2008: Michigan Upsets UCLA
In 2008, the unranked Michigan Wolverines upset #4-ranked UCLA, recording their first win over a top-five team in eleven years.
2008: Patrick Beilein Graduate Assistant Coach at University of Michigan
In the 2008–2009 season, Patrick Beilein served as a graduate assistant coach at the University of Michigan.
2009: Michigan Reaches NCAA Tournament
In 2009, John Beilein led the Michigan Wolverines to their first NCAA tournament appearance in 11 years, earning a tenth seed and defeating Clemson before losing to Oklahoma in the second round. Also in 2009, Beilein had achieved a 20-win season at seven different schools, including four at the Division I level (Canisius, Richmond, West Virginia, Michigan).
2009: Patrick Beilein Graduate Assistant Coach at University of Michigan
In the 2008–2009 season, Patrick Beilein served as a graduate assistant coach at the University of Michigan.
2009: Big East Tournament Format
Prior to 2009, the Big East tournament only included the top 12 teams.
2010: First Team to Win Consecutive Tournament Championships Since 2010 and 2011
In 2018, the wolverines became the first team to win consecutive tournament championships since Ohio State in 2010 and 2011.
2011: Michigan Reaches NCAA Tournament
In 2011, Michigan earned a #8 seed in the NCAA tournament, defeating Tennessee 75–45, establishing two NCAA tournament records: the largest victory margin by an eight seed, and becoming the first team to ever win a tournament game without making a free throw. However, they lost to Duke in the next round.
2011: Controversy About Michigan's Championship
In 2013, despite the NCAA forcing Louisville to vacate all NCAA men's basketball wins from 2011 to 2015 Beilein declined in public statement that the University of Michigan would not claim the 2013 championship.
2011: First Team to Win Consecutive Tournament Championships Since 2010 and 2011
In 2018, the wolverines became the first team to win consecutive tournament championships since Ohio State in 2010 and 2011.
2011: Michigan Defeats Michigan State
On January 17, 2011, Michigan defeated 9th-ranked Michigan State, marking Beilein's third consecutive win over the Spartans.
2012: Beilein Reaches Coaching Milestones
By helming the 2012-13 Wolverines, Beilein reached his sixth season with the same team for the first time. Beilein achieved his 650th win as a college basketball head coach in December 4, 2012. Also in 2012, Beilein achieved his 100th win as head coach at Michigan in December 8.
2012: School Record for Most Wins to Start a Season
In 2018-19, Michigan went on to win its first 17 games of the season setting the school record for most wins to start a season, surpassing the 2012-13 team.
2012: Single-Season Program Record
On March 24, Michigan defeated Florida State 58–54 in the West regional finals of the 2018 NCAA tournament. With the win, Michigan advanced to the Final Four for the eighth time in program history and set a single-season program record with its 32nd victory of the season, surpassing the previous record of 31 wins set by the 1992–93 and 2012–13 teams.
2013: Michigan Advances to NCAA Championship Game
In 2013, John Beilein led Michigan to the Final Four for the first time since 1993. They defeated Syracuse to advance to the national championship game, where they lost to Louisville. In 2013, John Beilein was selected as an assistant coach for the 2013 World University Games.
2013: NCAA Tournament Appearance
In 2013, John Beilein's team at Michigan advanced as far as the national championship game in the NCAA Tournament.
2013: 2013-14 Season Start and Early Challenges
In 2013, the Michigan team, initially ranked in the top 10, faced early-season challenges, losing four non-conference games and falling out of the polls for the first time in over two seasons.
2014: 2014 Season Achievements
In 2014, Beilein won Michigan's first outright regular season Big Ten championship since 1986. The Wolverines earned a #2 seed in the NCAA tournament, where they lost in the Elite Eight to eventual runner-up Kentucky. Beilein was named Big Ten Coach of the Year by the media and earned his 700th career win to advance to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament for the second consecutive season.
2014: Michigan Conference Coach of the Year
In 2014, John Beilein was recognized as conference coach of the year at Michigan.
2014: 2014-15 Season Start and Ranking
In 2014, the Michigan team entered the season ranked number 23 in the Coaches' Poll and number 24 in the AP Poll.
2015: Controversy About Michigan's Championship
In 2013, despite the NCAA forcing Louisville to vacate all NCAA men's basketball wins from 2011 to 2015 Beilein declined in public statement that the University of Michigan would not claim the 2013 championship.
2015: 2014-15 Season Challenges
In 2015, the team struggled in the preconference schedule, losing four games in a row in December. In January, the team lost Caris LeVert and Derrick Walton to injuries, leading to a difficult conference performance.
2016: Milestone Wins During 2016-17 Season
During the Wolverines' 2016–17 season Beilein achieved several milestones: 750th career win as a head coach (December 22 vs. Furman), his 200th career win as head coach at Michigan (January 4 vs. Penn State), and his 500th career Division I win as a head coach (February 22 vs. Rutgers).
June 2017: Title Renaming
In June 2017, Beilein's title was renamed as the David and Meredith Kaplan Men's Basketball Head Coach at Michigan after a $7.5 million gift from UM alums David Kaplan and his wife, Meredith Kaplan.
2017: Cleanest Coach in College Basketball
In 2017, John Beilein was voted the cleanest coach in college basketball in a poll conducted by CBS.
2017: 2017-18 Season
The 2017-18 Wolverines won the 2018 Big Ten Conference men's basketball tournament to claim their second consecutive Big Ten Conference men's basketball tournament championship
November 6, 2018: 800th Career Win
On November 6, 2018, Beilein earned his 800th career win as a head coach with a victory over Norfolk State.
2018: Beilein Contract Extension
During the 2013 offseason, Beilein signed a second contract extension through the 2018–19 season, raising his annual salary to $2,450,000.
2018: NCAA Tournament Appearance
In 2018, John Beilein's team at Michigan advanced as far as the national championship game in the NCAA Tournament.
2018: 2018 Season Achievements
In 2018, the Wolverines won their second consecutive Big Ten Conference men's basketball tournament. The team advanced to the Final Four for the eighth time in program history and set a single-season program record with its 32nd victory. After outlasting Loyola Chicago in the Final Four game, they fell to Villanova in the 2018 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship Game.
May 13, 2019: Named Head Coach of Cleveland Cavaliers
On May 13, 2019, Beilein was named head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association (NBA), signing a five-year contract.
September 24, 2019: Inducted into Canisius Sports Hall of Fame
On September 24, 2019, John Beilein was inducted into the Canisius Sports Hall of Fame for his tenure and success with the program.
2019: End of Michigan Wolverines Coaching
In 2019, John Beilein's tenure as coach of the Michigan Wolverines ended.
February 19, 2020: Resignation as Head Coach of Cavaliers
On February 19, 2020, Beilein resigned as the head coach of the Cavaliers and was reassigned to a different role within the organization.
2020: Teaching Course at Michigan
In fall 2020, Beilein taught a course at Michigan titled "Coaching as Leading and Leading as Coaching" in the School of Education.
2020: Contract Extension Through 2020-21 Season
Prior to the 2015–16 season, Michigan extended Beilein's contract through the 2020–21 season.
June 2, 2021: Appointed Senior Advisor for Player Development
On June 2, 2021, the Detroit Pistons appointed Beilein to be the senior advisor for player development.
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