Legendary Maryland men’s basketball head coach Charles “Lefty” Driesell passed away Saturday at age 92, his family announced.
Driesell, who was known for his boisterous personality, coached Division I basketball for 41 years. One of the most successful coaches in college basketball history, Driesell’s 786 career Division I victories were the fourth-most ever when he retired in 2003 and are currently tied for 15th all-time. He was the only coach to win at least 100 games at four separate schools.
Dreisell spent 17 seasons at Maryland (1969–1986) and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2018.