History of Steve Prohm in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 8, 2025

Steve Prohm is an American basketball coach, currently the head coach at Murray State, a position he also held from 2011-2015. He was the head coach at Iowa State University from 2015-2021. His career highlights include coaching at the Division I level and leading programs at both Murray State and Iowa State.

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July 12, 1974: Steve Prohm's Birth

On July 12, 1974, Steven Marshall Prohm was born. He is an American basketball coach.

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1992: Graduated High School

In 1992, Steve Prohm graduated from Northwest Whitfield High School in Tunnel Hill, Georgia, where he lettered in basketball for three years.

1997: Graduated from the University of Alabama

In 1997, Steve Prohm graduated from the University of Alabama with a degree in education, after working as a student assistant coach and student manager for the Crimson Tide men's basketball team for five years.

1998: Began Coaching Career at Centenary College

In 1998, Steve Prohm began his coaching career as a volunteer assistant to Billy Kennedy at Centenary College.

2006: Rejoined Billy Kennedy's Coaching Staff at Murray State University

In 2006, Steve Prohm rejoined Billy Kennedy's coaching staff, this time at Murray State University.

2009: Key Role in Murray State's Resurgence

In 2009, Steve Prohm played a key role in Murray State's resurgence under Billy Kennedy.

2010: Murray State's NCAA Tournament Win

In 2010, Murray State, with Prohm as part of the coaching staff, achieved a school-record 31 wins and upset Vanderbilt in the NCAA tournament, marking only the second NCAA tournament win in school history.

May 23, 2011: Named Murray State's Head Coach

On May 23, 2011, Steve Prohm was named Murray State's 15th head coach, succeeding Billy Kennedy.

2011: Became Head Coach at Murray State University

In 2011, Steve Prohm became the head coach at Murray State University, a position he held until 2015.

2014: TCU winless

In 2014, TCU was winless through Big 12 Play

June 8, 2015: Named Head Basketball Coach at Iowa State University

On June 8, 2015, Iowa State University announced that Steve Prohm would become the head basketball coach, replacing Fred Hoiberg.

2015: Became Head Coach at Iowa State University

In 2015, Steve Prohm became the head coach at Iowa State University, a position he held until 2021.

2016: Struggled During Season

During the first half of the 2016-17 season, the Cyclones struggled to meet preseason expectations, starting off with a record of 13-8.

February 4, 2017: Iowa State Stuns Kansas

On February 4, 2017, Iowa State, coached by Steve Prohm, stunned third-ranked Kansas, 92–89, in overtime, ending the Jayhawks' 54-game home winning streak.

2018: Losing Season

In 2018, the Cyclones had a losing season.

2019: Big 12 Tournament Championship and NCAA Tournament Appearance

In 2019, the Cyclones, coached by Steve Prohm, rebounded with a Big 12 Tournament championship and an NCAA tournament appearance.

2020: Losing Season

In 2020, the Cyclones suffered a losing season.

2021: Parted Ways with Iowa State

In 2021, Steve Prohm and Iowa State agreed to part ways after a particularly difficult season plagued by COVID-19 issues, resulting in a 2-22 record and 0-18 in Big 12 play.