Kermit Davis — college basketball coaching record

Kermit Davis compiled a career record of 550–369 (.598 winning percentage) across 52 seasons as a Division I head coach (1971–2022), ranking #59 on the all-time D1 wins list with stops at Mississippi State Bulldogs, Idaho Vandals, Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders, Ole Miss Rebels. He has made 6 NCAA Tournament appearances.

Coaching stops

SchoolYearsRecordWin %Best season
Mississippi State Bulldogs1971–197791–9150%1973-74 (16-10)
Idaho Vandals1989–199763–2968.5%1989-90 (25-6)
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders2003–2018332–18863.8%2016-17 (31-5)
Ole Miss Rebels2019–202264–6151.2%2018-19 (20-13)

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