Hugh Virgil McDermott (November 19, 1893 – July 29, 1978)[1] was the head basketball coach at the University of Oklahoma from 1922 to 1938. During his tenure, he compiled a record of 185-106. He also won the Missouri Valley Conference title and Big Eight Conference title.
![]() McDermott during the 1923-24 season. | |
Biographical details | |
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Born | November 19, 1893 |
Died | July 29, 1978 Norman, Oklahoma, U.S. | (aged 84)
Playing career | |
1917–1920 | Oklahoma |
Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
1921–1938 | Oklahoma |
Head coaching record | |
Overall | 185–106 (.636) |
Accomplishments and honors | |
Championships | |
1 (MVIAA), 1 (Big Six) | |
Prior to his coaching days, McDermott was also a star player for Oklahoma while in college. In 1918, he was the captain of the football team.[2] After resigning, McDermott took a job as head of the University's Physical Education Department.[3]
Head coaching record
editSeason | Team | Overall | Conference | Standing | Postseason | ||||
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Oklahoma Sooners (Missouri Valley Intercollegiate Athletic Association[4]) (1921–1928) | |||||||||
1921–22 | Oklahoma | 9–9 | 8–8 | T–4th | |||||
1922–23 | Oklahoma | 6–12 | 5–11 | T–6th | |||||
1923–24 | Oklahoma | 15–3 | 13–3 | 2nd | |||||
1924–25 | Oklahoma | 10–8 | 9–7 | 5th | |||||
1925–26 | Oklahoma | 11–4 | 9–3 | T–2nd | |||||
1926–27 | Oklahoma | 12–5 | 8–4 | 2nd | |||||
1927–28 | Oklahoma | 18–0 | 18–0 | 1st | |||||
Oklahoma Sooners (Big Six Conference) (1928–1938) | |||||||||
1928–29 | Oklahoma | 13–2 | 10–0 | 1st | |||||
1929–30 | Oklahoma | 6–12 | 0–10 | 6th | |||||
1930–31 | Oklahoma | 10–8 | 3–7 | 6th | |||||
1931–32 | Oklahoma | 9–5 | 6–4 | T–2nd | |||||
1932–33 | Oklahoma | 12–5 | 7–3 | 2nd | |||||
1933–34 | Oklahoma | 10–8 | 6–4 | T–2nd | |||||
1934–35 | Oklahoma | 9–9 | 8–8 | 3rd | |||||
1935–36 | Oklahoma | 9–8 | 5–5 | 3rd | |||||
1936–37 | Oklahoma | 12–4 | 7–3 | 3rd | |||||
1937–38 | Oklahoma | 14–4 | 8–2 | 2nd | |||||
Oklahoma: | 185–106 (.636) | .613 | |||||||
Total: | 185–106 (.636) | ||||||||
National champion
Postseason invitational champion
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References
edit- ^ Evans, Murray (July 29, 1988). "Looking Back on Oklahoma/July 29". The Oklahoman. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
- ^ Long, Charles F. (September 1965). "With Optimism For the Morrow: A History of The University of Oklahoma". Sooner Magazine.
- ^ Upchurch, Jay (Winter 2005). "OU Basketball's "Mama Drake"". Sooner Magazine. Archived from the original on July 19, 2007.
- ^ "Big Eight Conference historical standings" (PDF). Big 12 Conference. Retrieved December 21, 2013.