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Wheeling University Athletics Hall of Fame

Jay DeFruscio

  • Class
  • Induction
    2009
  • Sport(s)
    Head Men's Basketball Coach, Director of Athletics
Director of Athletics (1987-2007)
Head Men's Basketball Coach (1987-98, 2000-07)
Started 14 new intercollegiate sports programs
Transitioned Athletic Department from NAIA to NCAA Division II
All-Time Leader in Career wins (311 wins, 18 seasons)
Two-Time WVIAC Coach of the Year
First 31 win season and WVIAC regular season title (1989)
First WVIAC Tournament Championship (2005)
2 NCAA Tournaments (2005, 06) and 1 NAIA Tournament (1989)
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