Little Rock men's basketball head coach Darrell Walker is a finalist for the 2023-24 Ben Jobe National Coach of the Year award, recognizing the top minority head coach in Division I college basketball. Walker led the team to a 21-12 overall record and a 14-4 OVC record, securing their first-ever OVC Regular Season Championship and No. 1 seed in the OVC Tournament. The team also achieved their first 20-win season since 2019-20. The Ben Jobe award, named after an iconic coach at Historically Black Colleges and Universities, will be determined by a 10-member voting committee and announced in Phoenix, AZ.

By the Numbers
  • Little Rock men's basketball team achieved a 21-12 overall record.
  • The team secured a 14-4 OVC record, leading to their first-ever OVC Regular Season Championship and No. 1 seed in the OVC Tournament.
State of Play
  • Little Rock men's basketball head coach Darrell Walker is among the 25 finalists for the 2023-24 Ben Jobe National Coach of the Year award.
  • The recipient of the annual award will be determined by a 10-member voting committee and announced in Phoenix, AZ.
  • The team achieved their first 20-win season since 2019-20 and secured their first-ever OVC Regular Season Championship and No. 1 seed in the OVC Tournament.
Bottom Line

Little Rock men's basketball head coach Darrell Walker's impressive leadership has garnered him a finalist position for the Ben Jobe National Coach of the Year award, marking a significant achievement for the team and coach. The award's recipient will be determined by a 10-member voting committee and announced in Phoenix, AZ, showcasing the national recognition of Walker's coaching prowess.