Donald Lee Haskins (March 14, 1930 – September 7, 2008), nicknamed "The Bear", was an American basketball player and coach. He played college basketball for three years under coach Henry Iba at Oklahoma A&M (now Oklahoma State University).

2008年9月8日 · Don Haskins, who was credited with helping break color barriers in college sports in 1966 when he used five black starters to win a national basketball title for Texas Western, died Sunday.

Haskins, who was nicknamed “The Bear,” was the head coach at UTEP from 1961-99, leading the Miners to 719 wins, as well as a national title (1966), 14 NCAA Tournament appearances and seven Western Athletic Conference championships.

2018年9月7日 · UTEP Coach Don Haskins' legacy endures in El Paso 10 years after his death. Haskins' 1966 team remains the only one to have NCAA championship in Texas.

2008年9月12日 · College basketball remembers the life and hard work of “The Bear” Don Haskins after passing away in his home on Sept. 7, 2008 at 78 yrs. of age. Coach Don Haskins will be remembered not only for his contribution to the University of Texas at El Paso basketball program, but to the sport as a whole.

2008年9月7日 · Known as “The Bear” for his robust build and stern manner, Don Haskins always put the best five players on the floor regardless of race, creed, or color. But in 1966, when his all-black starting five Texas Western team won the NCAA national championship against Adolph Rupp’s all-white Kentucky team, Haskins changed college basketball forever.

2008年9月8日 · Haskins, born in Enid, Okla., played for Hall of Fame coach Henry "Hank" Iba at Oklahoma State, back when the school was still Oklahoma A&M. Haskins was later an assistant under Iba for the 1972...

Don Haskins, often referred to as “The Bear,” is a legendary figure in college basketball history. His remarkable coaching career at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) was highlighted by 17 seasons with over twenty wins, showcasing his ability to develop competitive teams.

2022年5月19日 · Hall of Fame basketball coach, who led Texas Western College (now the University of Texas at El Paso) to the NCAA basketball championship in 1966, Don Haskins was born in Enid, Oklahoma, on March 14, 1930. He was the son of Paul Eunice Haskins and Opal Lavene (Richey) Haskins.

2015年10月29日 · Here is a sample of Don Haskins the teacher, calmly getting his own philosophy across to impetuous 19- and 20-year-olds.