Clair Bee Coach of the Year Award

Clair Bee Coach of the Year Award
Awarded forthe men's college basketball coach who demonstrated character and admirable personal qualities
CountryUnited States
Presented byNABC
History
First award1997
Final award2011

The Clair Bee Coach of the Year Award honored the active men's NCAA Division I basketball coach who has made the most significant positive contributions to his sport during the preceding year. The winner reflected 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.