Jim Boeheim (born November 17, 1944) is an American college basketball coach who served as the head coach of the Syracuse University men's basketball team from 1976 until his retirement in 2023. He is known for his over 1,000 career wins, leading the team to the NCAA national championship in 2003, and his signature 2-3 zone defense. A Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, Boeheim is respected for his tactical innovations and long-term contributions to the sport.
