Jimmy Dykes Named Womens Coach

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - Jimmy Dykes, coach and former ESPN analyst, was named as the eighth head women's basketball coach at the University of Arkansas, it was announced by Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Jeff Long.

"After meeting with him and discussing our program, it was clear to me that Jimmy Dykes is not only the best leader for our women's basketball program, but also the best Coach for the student-athletes in our program," Long said. "I have known Jimmy for many years but learned of his passion and commitment to his alma mater, the University of Arkansas, when I arrived on campus. I have always respected his tremendous basketball knowledge and his understanding of the game, but as I got to know Jimmy better, l became aware of his strong coaching background including his tenures at some of the nation's top college basketball programs. Jimmy's coaching pedigree working with some of the best coaches in the business, combined with his ability to teach the game of basketball, made him the clear choice as the head women's basketball coach at the University of Arkansas."

In his collegiate coaching career, Dykes has made stops at the University of Arkansas, Sacramento State University, Appalachian State University, the University of Kentucky, the University of Arkansas-Little Rock and Oklahoma State University. Dykes' experience includes more than 950 games called and more than 3,000 practices observed at all levels of college and professional basketball.

In addition, Dykes spent two seasons working as a college scout for the National Basketball Association's Seattle SuperSonics before moving into broadcasting with ESPN on a full-time basis. Dykes, who has maintained his home in Arkansas, also served as the Shiloh Christian Athletic Director and worked as a coach with the Saints.

Dykes is married to the former Tiffany (Beasley) and the couple have a daughter, Kennedy. Tiffany is a graduate of the University of Arkansas and was Razorbacks' head cheerleader during both the 2000-01 and 2001-02 seasons.

QUICK HITS

· Jimmy Dykes is the eighth head coach in Razorback Women's Basketball History

· Three-year University of Arkansas basketball letterman

· Jimmy Dykes attended high school at Estes Park (Colo.) and Fayetteville HS

· Jimmy Dykes earned his bachelor's degree in speech education at Arkansas in 1985

· Graduated with honors from the University of Arkansas with a 3.54 GPA

· Served under legendary coach Eddie Sutton as an assistant coach at Arkansas, Kentucky and Oklahoma State

WHAT JIMMY SAYS

· Hard To Guard

· Guard 'Em Hard

· "Everyday guys" beat "sometime guys" every day

· If you don't want to rebound, you don't want to win

· It's hard to beat relentless

IN 140 CHARACTERS

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· .@RazorbackWBB HC @JimmyDykesLive wants to rebound and be relentless. #GOHOGS #NEVERYIELD

THE 411

CHRONOLOGY

Assistant Coach Years Worked with…

University of Arkansas 1984-85 Eddie Sutton

Sacramento State 1985-86 Bill Brown

Appalachian State University 1986-87 Tom Apke

University of Kentucky 1987-89 Eddie Sutton

University of Arkansas-Little Rock 1989-90 Mike Newell

Oklahoma State University 1990-91 Eddie Sutton

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION

Seattle SuperSonics 1991-93 College Scout

HIGH SCHOOL

Shiloh Christian Athletic Director 1994-98; 2003-04

ESPN/ABC SPORTS

1995-2014 Game and studio college men's and women's basketball analyst

Game analyst for NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament

Coverage of the WNBA playoffs

College football sideline reporter

PERSONAL

Born May 3, 1961

Bachelor's Degree Arkansas, 1985 in Speech Education

Family Wife: Tiffany (Beasley); married in 2002, daughter Kennedy

Tiffany - an Arkansas graduate, 2003

Hometown: Tulsa, Oklahoma

High school at Estes Park HS (Colo.), Fayetteville HS

Multi-sport athlete