Cliff Ellis — college basketball coaching record

Cliff Ellis compiled a career record of 804–552 (.593 winning percentage) across 48 seasons as a Division I head coach (1976–2023), ranking #11 on the all-time D1 wins list with stops at South Alabama Jaguars, Clemson Tigers, Auburn Tigers, Coastal Carolina Chanticleers. He has made 9 NCAA Tournament appearances.

Coaching stops

SchoolYearsRecordWin %Best season
South Alabama Jaguars1976–1984171–8467.1%1980-81 (25-6)
Clemson Tigers1985–1994153–12056%1986-87 (25-6)
Auburn Tigers1995–2004186–12559.8%1998-99 (29-4)
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers2008–2023294–22356.9%2010-11 (28-6)

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