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Dr. Thomas "Dr. Tom" Davis (born December 3, 1938) is a former college men's basketball coach. The Ridgeway, Wisconsin native was the head coach at Lafayette College, Boston College, Stanford University, the University of Iowa, and Drake University from 1971-2007. He earned his bachelor's degree from University of Wisconsin-Platteville, master's degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison and his doctorate from University of Maryland. Davis began his coaching career at Lafayette College in 1971. During his six year tenure at the school, he posted a 119-44 record, advancing to the NIT in 1972 and 1975. During 1972, one of Davis's assistant head coaches was Gary Williams, future University of Maryland head coach. In 1977, Davis became the head coach at Boston College. The Eagles compiled a 100-47 record earning two trips to the NCAA Tournament and a trip the NIT. He would accept a position at Stanford University before taking over as the head coach at the University of Iowa in 1986. While at Iowa, he led the Hawkeyes to nine NCAA Tournaments, including a pair of Sweet Sixteen appearances as well as an Elite Eight. The Hawkeyes also made two NIT appearances. He is the winningest coach in the University of Iowa history. His team was ranked number one during the 1986-87 season. The Hawkeyes won a school record thirty games before eventually being beaten in the Regional Final of the NCAA Tournament by UNLV 84-81. Following the 1998-99 season, Iowa chose not to renew Davis’ contract and he temporarily retired from coaching. He was named Drake University's 23rd head basketball coach on April 22, 2003. In four short seasons, Davis re-energized a Bulldog program that had not had a winning season since the 1985-86 season. He led Drake to a 17-15 record; including winning the Big Four Series, Drake Regency Challenge, and Sun Bowl Tournament. On March 21, 2007 Davis announced his retirement from college coaching. His son Keno Davis took over as head basketball coach at Drake University. Davis’ career included sixteen 20-win seasons, eighteen post season appearances, and he was named Associated Press National Coach of the Year in 1987. He currently lives in the Des Moines area with his wife Shari.
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