Clair Bee Award
The Clair Bee Coach of the Year Award honors the active Division I basketball coach who has made the most significant positive
contributions to his sport during the preceding year. The winner should reflect the character and professional qualities of
Clair Bee, a Hall of Fame coach who many consider to be the best technical basketball coach in history, and a man who cared
deeply about his players' well-being. The Hilton and Bee Awards were created by Chip Hilton Sports and the NCAA Foundation in
1996 as a way to promote positive character in the sport of basketball, a game upon which the legendary Bee had a great impact
as a coach, administrator, innovator and teacher.
1997 Clem Haskins, Minnesota
1998 Jim Phelan, Mount St. Mary's
1999 Jim O'Brien, Ohio State
2000 Jim Boeheim, Syracuse
2001 Lute Olson, University of Arizona
2002 Bob Knight, Texas Tech
2003 Tom Crean, Marquette
