This season will mark the 18th season for Lee Clark as head men's basketball coach at The University of Virginia's College at Wise. Throughout his tenure, the veteran coach has been a part of the most successful stretch of Cavalier Basketball.
Last season, the veteran floor general secured his 200th career victory and was named Coach of the Year by The Coalfield Progress. Overall, Clark has collected 210 win, the most in school history.
Twice, Clark has led the Cavaliers to the national tournament; most recently, UVa-Wise captured the Appalachian Athletic Conference Tournament crown in 2010 with a dramatic 86-85 over Union College. The team advanced to Point Lookout, Missouri where they fell to Indiana Wesleyan in the opening round of the NAIA Tournament.Â
Meanwhile, his 2003 squad set a new school record with 24 victories. The team captured the first AAC regular season title in the program's history while also claiming the conference tournament title.
The team made the first NAIA national tournament appearance in school history where they fell 78-73 to traditional power Cornerstone (IA) University.
Before taking over the UVa-Wise program, Clark was a successful high school coach. In six years, he led Twin Springs High School to four Region D championships and a state title. During his tenure, Clark's teams tallied an impressive 126-28 record.
Under Clark, Twin Springs netted four 20-win seasons, four VHSL Group A state tournament appearances and three Group A Final Four trips. He was named Region D Coach of the Year for three consecutive seasons and Cumberland District Coach of the Year five consecutive seasons.
Clark earned his bachelor's degree from UVa-Wise in 1985 and later received his master's degree in education from Lincoln Memorial University.
The coach and his wife Michelle have two grown sons Dalton and DIllion. The couple lives in Gate City, Virginia.
