Dallas-North Lake men's basketball coach Tim McGraw named DIII Coach of the Year
Charlotte, NC - Dallas-North Lake (TX) head men's basketball coach Tim McGraw has been named the 2021-22 NJCAA Division III Men's Basketball Coach of the Year.
McGraw's 25th season at the helm of Blazers ends with his fourth championship title as a coach and in school history. This is McGraw's fourth time being named National Coach of the Year, and his first since 2017. The Blazers ended the season with a 25-7 record.
"He is such an advocate not only for the basketball team but all the teams, all the school programs outside of athletics, and even the community. We often receive compliments from organizations and community members regarding how helpful and friendly Coach McGraw is," said Dallas-North Lake athletic director Greg Sommers. " Many of us strive to be servant leaders, Coach McGraw is truly a servant leader. His leadership stems from humility that leads Coach McGraw to believe his only entitlement is to serve others."
Coach McGraw this season coached one all-tournament team selection in Braeson Barrs-Richardson and the 2021-22 NJCAA DIII Men's Basketball Championship Most Valuable Player Gregory Crawford. McGraw was also named the Coach of the Tournament.
Prior to the national tournament, Dallas-North Lake defeated five NJCAA Division I opponents early in the season. They also featured four players averaging 10+ points per game, including Crawford who averaged 20.4. The Blazers were one of the most efficient teams in the nation, being sixth in the country in field goal percentage and free throw percentage.
"This man is also a warrior, his energy and work ethic are immense. As soon as we returned home from the National tournament, he drove to Houston, TX for a recruiting event. Coach McGraw has been at North Lake since 1997 and still has an unmatched drive and motivation. His leadership, humility, energy, and integrity are contagious for those of us fortunate enough to work with or be coached by him at North Lake and throughout our community."
2021-22 Accomplishments
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2021-22 NJCAA DIII Men's Basketball Championship Title
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2021-22 NJCAA DIII Men's Basketball Coach of the Year
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2021-22 NJCAA DIII Men's Basketball Championship Coach of the Tournament
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Coached NJCAA DIII Men's Basketball Championship Tournament MVP – Gregory Crawford
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Coached Dallas-North Lake to a 25-7 record in 2021-22
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Two NJCAA DIII Men's Basketball All-America Selections
