David Hixon - Former Amherst MBB HC talks Winning 2 National Championships, Early Days of Amherst Basketball, + HOF Class of '23

The first coach from Division 3 to ever be inducted to the Hall of Fame talks on this week's episode of "Not Even D2". Legendary coach, David Hixon spent 42 seasons coaching at Amherst College- his alma matter. During his 42 seasons, Hixon won over 800 games which currently has him ranked 15th in most wins in men's college basketball. Throughout his career Hixon won 2 National Championships, 20 NCAA tournament appearances, and 8 NESCAC championships. In 2023, coach Hixon was inducted into the Naismith Hall of Fame where he would be inducted with one of the most memorable classes in Hall of Fame history. Hear about Hixon's iconic career coaching at the Division 3 level, how he was able to build such a great program at Amherst, and his best stories with other legends in the HOF.

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Intro- 00:00-10:56

Developing Golf as a Hobby- 10:56-12:01

Golfing with Former Players- 12:01-13:16

Retirement Life- 13:16-17:11

Expectations/Goals after Commitment to Amherst College- 17:11-19:12

Thought Process being Hired @ 24 / Early Stages Coaching- 19:12-23:27

Staying Driven without a Chance to make the NCAA Tournament- 23:27-26:18

First Memories Playing in the NCAA Tournament- 26:18-32:43

Changing X's + O's from 1970s-2020- 32:43-36:27

Picking Schemes/Play Style for Different Teams- 36:27-38:50

Recruitment Style that Continued Amherst Success- 38:50-40:47

Building Relationships with Players to Drive Success- 40:47-44:33

Preparation Year-to-Year to get Teams ready for Postseason- 44:33-49:13

Gauging Success Year-to-Year- 49:13-52:36

Break- 52:36-52:47

Rumors surrounding Hixon being Offered D1 Jobs- 52:47-55:48

Representing Division 3 in the HOF- 55:48-59:15

Feelings being 1st Division 3 Coach in the HOF- 59:15-01:03:42

Relationship with Coach Calipari and Coach Calhoun- 01:03:42-01:11:25

Sharing the Stage with HOF Class of '23 / Stories with HOF Class of '23- 01:11:25-01:16:13

Rapid Fire (2007 Vs. 2013 Team)- 01:16:13-01:31:04

Starting 5: Players Coached- 01:31:04-01:37:18

Mrs. Hixon Appearance- 01:37:18-01:39:55

Outro- 01:39:55-01:42:02