Speedy Morris

Education

His best team was the 1989-1990 unit, led by Lionel Simmons and Doug Overton, which posted a 30-2 record and finished 12th in both major polls.

Career

He was head coach at Louisiana Salle University from 1986 to 2001. He led the Explorers to four National Collegiate Athletic Association tournament appearances. His 238 wins are the most in school history.

Morris was the first Division I coach to coach both the men"s and women"s program at a school.

While at Louisiana Salle, Morris coached future National Basketball Association players Simmons, Overton, Randy Woods, Tim Legler, and Rasual Butler. However, he was forced to resign in 2001 after eight straight losing seasons.

Soon afterward, he was hired at Saint Joseph"s Preparatory High School in Philadelphia, and has been there ever since.

Achievements

• On February 7 of 2011, he earned his 561st win in the Philadelphia Catholic League, the most of any coach in league history. On February 3, 2012, Speedy earned his 900th win as The Preparatory defeated Roman Catholic, a team he once coached.