Charles “Lefty” Driesell, a hall of fame basketball coach known for transforming college basketball, passed away at 92. With a career spanning over four decades, Driesell’s legacy includes coaching stints at Davidson College, the University of Maryland, James Madison University, and Georgia State University, achieving over 100 wins at each. His most notable success came at Maryland, leading them to a 1972 NIT championship. Tributes highlighted his significant impact, with Maryland’s athletic director Damon Evans noting, “He was a transcendent figure…the man who put Maryland basketball on the map.” Driesell’s innovative approach and memorable achievements have left an enduring mark on college basketball.
