Tommy Penders compiled a career record of 583–403 (.591 winning percentage) across 36 seasons as a Division I head coach (1975–2010), ranking #46 on the all-time D1 wins list with stops at Columbia Lions, Fordham Rams, Rhode Island Rams, Texas Longhorns, George Washington Revolutionaries, Houston Cougars. He has made 3 NCAA Tournament appearances.
| School | Years | Record | Win % | Best season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Lions | 1975–1978 | 43–60 | 41.7% | 1976-77 (16-10) |
| Fordham Rams | 1979–1986 | 114–97 | 54% | 1984-85 (19-12) |
| Rhode Island Rams | 1987–1988 | 48–17 | 73.8% | 1987-88 (28-7) |
| Texas Longhorns | 1989–1998 | 208–110 | 65.4% | 1993-94 (26-8) |
| George Washington Revolutionaries | 1999–2001 | 49–42 | 53.8% | 1998-99 (20-9) |
| Houston Cougars | 2005–2010 | 121–77 | 61.1% | 2007-08 (24-10) |
Mike Krzyzewski · Jim Boeheim · Roy Williams · Dean Smith · Adolph Rupp · Rick Barnes · Bob Knight · Jim Calhoun · Bob Huggins · John Calipari · Cliff Ellis · Bill Self · Dana Altman · Rick Pitino · Lefty Driesell · Mark Few · Tom Izzo · Jerry Tarkanian · E.A. Diddle · Eddie Sutton · Ray Meyer · Don Haskins · Jim Larranaga · Kelvin Sampson · Lou Henson · Denny Crum · Lon Kruger · Gary Williams · John Wooden · Leonard Hamilton · Mike Montgomery · Hank Iba · Jay Wright · Lute Olson · Jeff Jones · Bob McKillop · Tubby Smith · Stew Morrill · Hugh Durham · Herb Sendek · Billy Tubbs · Norm Stewart · Slats Gill · John Thompson Jr. · Bobby Cremins · Mike Brey · Fran Dunphy · Ralph Miller · Tom Davis · Phog Allen · Guy Lewis · John Beilein · Randy Bennett · Fran McCaffery · Gale Catlett · Steve Alford · Tony Hinkle · Kermit Davis · Frank McGuire · Mick Cronin · Dave Bliss · Jamie Dixon · Lou Carnesecca · Pete Carril · Gregg Marshall · Gene Keady · Fred Enke · Matt Painter · John Chaney · Greg McDermott · Larry Eustachy · Phil Martelli · Don DeVoe · Norm Sloan · Ben Howland · Nolan Richardson · Hec Edmundson · Billy Donovan · Thad Matta · William Reinhart · Ron Hunter · Bruce Weber · Tommy Amaker · Rick Majerus · Jack Friel · Harold Anderson · Gene Bartow · Bob Marlin · Pat Kennedy · Jack Gardner · Brad Brownell · Rollie Massimino · Kevin Stallings · Scott Drew · Ned Wulk · Greg Kampe · Dan Monson · Lorenzo Romar · Johnny Orr
All-time coaches leaderboard · All Division I programs · Hoopsipedia home
| Rank | Team | Conference | All-Time Wins |
|---|
Top 100 by all-time D1 wins. Verified against the NCAA record book — and tiered so you can argue properly.
| # | COACH | RECORD | WIN % | SCHOOL(S) | YEARS | BEST SEASON / LEGACY |
|---|