The 85-year-old coach announced the decision Saturday. 198 talking about this. Bess became college basketball's all-time wins leader in 2001 when he surpassed North Carolina's Dean Smith and Richard Baldwin of Broome Community College and he's set a new record with every win since. He guided the team to a 27-10 record and a fourth place finish in the National Junior College Athletic Association postseason tournament. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); HoopDirt is your source for the latest college basketball coaching news, rumors, and job postings. Arguably one of the best college basketball coaches to ever blow a whistle, Gene Bess is enjoying his 36th season as athletic director and head mens basketball coach at Three Rivers Community College in Poplar Bluff, MO. Groups of 10+: $2/person, High School Golf Clinic presented by Ozarks Coca-Cola/Dr Pepper Bottling Company. Another Honor for the Legend The Winningest Coach in Basketball and Three Rivers College very own, Coach Gene Bess has been nominated as a finalist for the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame. Ive been doing this for a long time and Im not tired. Before moving back, he wasnt aware Poplar Bluff got a new high school, and the last time he saw the Bloomfield Christmas Tournament, he was probably playing in it. You are not tired. Shes allowed me to keep coaching even though for the last 20 years, I havent made any money coaching. Lallemand, Ric I hope to spend more time reading His word. He brought notoriety, he brought fame, he brought championships, but thats not the important thing that he brought to our school, Three Rivers President Dr. Wesley Payne said in a release. I know he is a humble, humble, humble person, but he deserves everything, said Dominic Okon, a former player and assistant coach for the Raiders who is now the Director of Operations of Basketball at Wichita State University. Three Rivers began hiring and assigning career coaches in October and now has 108 coaches in 51 countries throughout the state, including . Knierim, Travis He wasnt the only applicant and received accusations of nepotism. KENNESAW, Ga. - The 2022-23 FGCU men's basketball season came to a close in Monday's first round of the ASUN Tournament, as the Eagles fell to Queens (N.C.) 61-55 at the KSU Convocation Center on the campus of Kennesaw State University. 18 Feb 2023 01:06:02 Couldnt have written it any better.. School. The college built a basketball gym that opened during the 1982-83 season, a dozen years after Bess took over the program. Farmer retired following this past season with over 750 career wins. Assistant Athletic Director/Equipment Manager. Bess was hired at Three Rivers in 1971. John, Clay MHSAA basketball highlights, Feb. 28, 2023 I thought he did a better job helping me than anybody Id ever had around me, said Bess, who has often credited his longevity to his sons help. Games. 3 Indian Hills, fall to No. Bess, who turned 85 in March, has been the Three Rivers Athletic Director throughout his career and taught two classes each semester, as well. Children 615: $3 February 20, 2023 Men's Basketball. The bottom line is, I want to be here to make the players better, and I think that time has come.. January 19, 2023 . 3861 East Stan Musial Drive Somehow my dad created an atmosphere that we were all in it together.. Brian Bess, Genes son and an assistant coach for the past 27 years, will take over the program, Payne confirmed, with former Three Rivers All-American Big Time Bryan Sherrer staying on as assistant coach. Three Rivers Community College strives to provide a safe and healthy environment for students, staff, and faculty. . Western Colorado Head Basketball Coach Schafer resigns, Karleskint resigns as Head Mens Basketball Coach at D2 Central Missouri, Semling out at D3 Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Assistant Mens Basketball Coach Crowleys Ridge College, Head Mens Basketball Coach University of Northwestern Ohio, Graduate Assistant Indiana Wesleyan University. One of the first limbs of the Gene Bess Coaching Tree was Robert Kirby, who played for the 79 championship team and is currently an assistant at Georgetown University. Sechrest, Latrell There will also be a Brick Walk around the statue. The 85-year-old coach announced the decision Saturday. Springfield, Missouri 65809, 417-889-3100 or 1-800-498-5678 He has a tremendous ability to focus. Connecting with Community Partners . His contacts include coaches at the highest levels of college basketball. The 85-year-old Bess coached at Three Rivers for 50 years. Freshman Coach: Matt Inman . Sherman Forbes. Im blessed, Bess said. I want to spend more time with my family and my grandchildren. Nov 09. February 27, 2023 Men's Basketball. All Rights Reserved. His assistant at the time, Tom Barr, left to start a program at MSU-West Plains. Mike Lavella. Founded, monitored, and run by college coaches. Mark Morris senior Mo Harris drives to the basket in the second quarter of the Monarchs' Regional playoff game against Othello, Friday, Feb. 24 at Ellensburg High School. School: Three Rivers Community College Sport: Men's Basketball . Deacon George: Coach Gene Bess Basketball Camp: Boys - Three Rivers College Home > About Three Rivers College > Events > Coach Gene Bess Basketball Camp: Boys Coach Gene Bess Basketball Camp: Boys July 18, 2022 Date: July 18, 2022 - July 22, 2022 Time: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Location: Libla Family Sports Complex But, it gave me a chance throughout the remainder of that season to reflect on a lot of things, Beane said. FGCU finished with a 17-15 record, which included a 10-3 non-conference record and a 7-11 ASUN regular . All rights reserved. Pujols, Steve Ten years later and just a couple years removed from playing college basketball on his dads team, Brian got the job as the new assistant coach. While Three Rivers always has been a place that preached discipline, accountability and values. Doors will open at 10:30 p.m. on September 30. And we just blended together.. In his 50 years at TRCC, Coach Bess made 17 appearances in the NJCAA National Tournament, nine final four appearances and won two national championships. The team finished 38-3, beating Mercer County 60-59 in overtime for the championship on Woodleys free throws with 10 seconds left. Three Rivers Community College - MO. Kyle Lawson. MOBERLY, Missouri -- The Three Rivers Raiders men's basketball team hoped to go into the Region XVI playoffs this week with some serious momentum -- and that it might include a big performance against nationally-ranked Moberly Area College. 573-840-9611 ext-3626: bbess@trcc.edu: Tara Sisco: Administrative Assistant to Athletics Baseball. POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. Parker, Steve January 19, 2023 Women's Basketball. After one season, Beane returned to Illinois State as its top assistant coach, a position he also held from 2000-02, and stayed there until May 2012 when he became the top assistant at Southern Illinois for seven years. Copyright 2023 KFVS. Son Brian, a longtime assistant, took over the top job at the junior college. All rights reserved. [citation needed] Professional career [ edit] Albrecht, Steve Beane played for Kansas State after Three Rivers and then professionally in Europe until 1995. Toggle navigation Runs. Seniors 55+: $4 But he returned to Three Rivers to be an assistant coach before taking the high school job. The statue honors his 50 years of outstanding community service and his place in Raider history. UW . I will be here for them, but the team and everybody concerned are in good hands.. At least 42 former players for Bess went on to coach all over the country. . Children 5 & Under: Free Bess first considered retiring soon after Three Rivers won its second national championship in 1992, 499 wins ago. His replacement, Jamarcus Williams, also played at Three Rivers under Bess. . I have big shoes to fill.. Bess was 1,300-416 in 50 seasons at Three Rivers 143 more victories than NCAA Division I leader Mike Krzyzewski of Duke. Two of his first three teams finished with losing records but only one more did as Holland compiled a 326-173 record, led Virginia to nine NCAA Tournaments, two Final Fours and the 1980 NIT title. But Three Rivers wasnt just another coaching job. Athletic Boosters Resources Sponsors Three Rivers Community Athletic Association . Bess recalls coaching an all-star game when Brian was about 12 years old. Son Brian, a longtime assistant, took over the top job at the junior college. Fans of the Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) Grizzly Basketball team will see several new faces on the court and on the bench when play for the 2022-2023 season tips off Nov. 1. Former Alma wrestling coach named new Albion College Top Stories . Men's . Section III Class D semifinal at Onondaga Community College, Syracuse No. Three Rivers College to unveil Coach Gene Bess statue, Parents of volleyball player who lost both legs speak out in court, Current boil water orders/advisories in the Heartland, Complete KFVS12, Heartlands CW and Grit Schedules. The response (from the community) has been overwhelming, Beane said. I was having problems even in a game understanding everything that was going on. vs. Shelton State Community College @ Oxford, AL. That made it a 58-58 game, a point that proved significant just minutes later. He was the first college basketball coach to reach 1,000 wins in 2006, the first with 1,100 four seasons later and 1,200 in 2015. February 16, 2023 Men's Basketball. Official page of the Lady Raiders Basketball team Three Rivers College Women's Basketball | Poplar Bluff MO "We showed our youth at times, and that . Sport: Coach Men's Basketball Bill Barton Nickname: School: State Fair . He brought honor. (KFVS) - Legendary Three Rivers College basketball coach Gene Bess has retired. Coaches; Legacy of Champions; Former Cardinals . Politte, Albert Loras (17-10) advances to Saturday's final against sixth-seeded Coe College, another . Pittsburgh center Gary McGhee (52) goes to the basket over South Florida's Augustus Gilchrist (24) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Tampa, Fla., Wednesday, March 2 . At least 42 former players for Bess have gone on to coach all over the country. Students: $3 You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. One day he got a text from Bess saying that Sherrer was leaving. 480-461-7567. mikelavella@mesacc.edu. Bess announced his retirement from coaching in May 2020 after suffering from health problems in his final years on the bench. A+ Head Mens Basketball Coach and Professor, Physical Education at Three Rivers Community College MO Brian Bess is a Head Mens Basketball Coach and Professor, Physical Education at Three Rivers Community College MO based in Sikeston, Missouri. Stephen Now the Raiders play in a multi-million dollar facility with apartment-style dorms on campus. It was a tough season for us. mbrown51@sfccmo.edu. All in all, call them special, thrilling and full of excitement. 10. 2023 Men's Basketball. He has won two national junior college basketball titles, in 1979 and 1992, and was the first college coach to reach 1,000 and 1,200 wins. Sat, 02/04 | Men's Basketball at Mineral Area College L, 69-57 (Final) RC | BX . 3200 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64111 816.604.1000 mcc.athletics@mcckc.edu Forms; Top Stories. 11 K-State to 85-69 win over Sooners, Austin Reaves had 19 pts, Lakers top Thunder 123-117, NEA fares well at 5A State Swimming Championships, 2023 2A State Basketball Tournament: Marmaduke girls beat Rison in 1st Round, 2023 2A State Basketball Tournament: Bay boys beat Dierks in 1st Round, twelve finalists for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2023. When I took the job, I really started getting excited and focused. Director of Athletics. It was then that he missed just the third game of his career because the bus ride would be too painful. Box Score | Video. Head Men's Basketball Coach. College/Prep Sports Reporter . Connect with every college coach in the country and commit to your dream school! 1, got blown out in their regular-season finale. Gene Bess (born March 3, 1935) is the former coach of the men's basketball team at Three Rivers Community College in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - The 2022-23 American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) All-Conference Men's Basketball Team as voted on by the league's head coaches: NOTE: The MVP shall have standing as an All-Conference player but is not a member of the first or second team. McCrary, L. William (KFVS) By Chris Hudgison. 2023 Missouri Sports Hall of Fame. Men's Basketball at Three Rivers Community College - MO L, 83-72 (Final) RC | BX. Im kind of excited about not having to go to work and being able to do what I want to do, Bess continued. The all-time winningest coach in NJCAA history, Coach Bess has compiled 996 wins through February 1, 2006 for an average of about 28 wins per season. A native of Oak Ridge, MO, Bess found early coaching success at the high school level. Beanes hiring continues a trend dating back to 1998 of hiring former Three Rivers players as assistant coaches, including Sherrer, Jordan McGowan, Will Durden and Dominic Okon. Bridges continued to play aggressive basketball as he drove for a basket, drew a foul by Disu and hit the free throw to give the Bears a 26-23 edge with 3:04 left in the first half. In Brians first season on the bench in the 1993-94 season, the Raiders finished second in the nation. After working every day for more than 60 years, Bess hopes to spend more time reading, hunting, fishing, working in his garden, and being involved with First Baptist Church of Poplar Bluff, where Bess is a deacon. In the semifinals, the Raiders rallied from a 21-point halftime deficit. Most widely held works about Three Rivers Community College Gene Bess : college basketball's winningest coach by Nadine H Roberts ( Book ) Maps of Butler County & Poplar Bluff including Three Rivers Community College campus, Missouri : happy to help you find your way around! After 23 years at the Division I level, does he really want to return to junior college and have the same job title he had in 1997? Also known for his reliability he played in 632 consecutive games at one point in his career, 239 at another he averaged 12.5 points and 6.5 assists while toiling for nine different teams . VS Three Rivers Community College - MO. (AP) College basketball victory leader Gene Bess of Three Rivers College has retired. He also played one season with current head coach Brian Bess. Year. Ive been realizing the time was near for me to go, Bess said. [3] Bess was nominated as a finalist to the Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the HOF Class of 2023.[4]. He can go to a game now and sit there for 10-15 minutes and tell you everything you need to know about that team, Bess said. The St. Paul Police Department . Anthony Beane, a member of the 92 championship team, is an assistant coach at Northern Illinois University. Box Score. What an accomplishment . fechar. He tried several different treatments before ultimately having his knee replaced. Our school can only continue to maintain this tradition of excellence through your consistent efforts to meet, and exceed, the standards your predecessors have set. Men's Basketball. Lennies McFerren, Paul Hale and Danny Farmer, each in the Missouri Basketball Hall of Fame, played at Three Rivers. Collin County Community College . What's amazing about this program's success, with seven FCS national titles in nine years (2011-2019), is that it's happened under three different head coaches. December 06, 2022 . Im excited. Im a student of Gods word, but I dont spend as much time in it and havent over the years as I should. February 27, 2023 Men's Basketball. Assistant coach Herb Slate had recruited McCrary, Kirby and Woodley out of the Memphis area. Kansas City Celebrity Golf Classic presented by Hillyard, Inc. Lake of the Ozarks Celebrity Golf Classic presented by Missouri Eagle, Springfield Celebrity Golf Classic presented by Great Southern Bank -- Sunday Round, Womens Sports Luncheon draws crowd of 500, Honorees set for Womens Sports Luncheon on March 1. Bess teams havent experienced a losing season during his tenure. That makes it tough.. The Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) Grizzly Basketball team came up short in its 2023 homecoming match-up against Region 16 rival Mineral Area College (MAC). Sports Hall of Fame 12:00 pm4:00 pm, Adults: $5 Youve really got to care for your players, Durden said when asked what he learned the most from Bess. Sexual misconduct of any kind is not tolerated. He then spent three years as an assistant at Southeast Missouri State, two at Illinois State and four at Saint Louis before accepting his first head coaching job with Soldan International High School in August 2006. Three Rivers College Coach Gene Bess retired in 2020 as the winningest coach in all of college basketball with 1,300 wins and a career record of 1,300-416. Bess thought he had maybe five years left in his career. We caught up with QB Kurt Benkert to discuss his current plans, the Scouting Combine, his Twitch career, a controversial Mount Rushmore and his predictions for Aaron Rodgers. We just had our worst loss of the season, Schweain said, and I remember Coach Bess saying, Some of you think you are tired. It didnt seem like it was the right thing, he said. His coaching career started in the summer of 1995 as an assistant at Allen County Community College, followed by a year at MSU-West Plains. Beane was recently announced as the new assistant mens basketball coach for Three Rivers, replacing Bryan Sherrer. Eric Schweain (D-II Northwest Missouri State) was the two-guard, and the team included Mario Beamon, Isaiah Hart, Todd Wulf, Thad Rancher, assistant Tom Barr and trainer Thomas Brundage. At that point, Beane spoke up, saying, Fellas, were going to win this game. That they did, thanks to scoring a number of 3-pointers to pull even just minutes into the second half. I did kind of want those jobs, but I didnt have that passion. Both his son and grandson played for the Raiders while granddaughter Kiley, who will play at Saint Louis University after a record-setting high school career, was a regular at his summer camps. During those games, Bess was coaching against longtime Mineral Area coach Bob Sechrest, who was elected to the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in 1990. LAND OF THREES: Cardinals KO Cavaliers with three-pointers. They scored a 109-103 double-overtime win in the semifinals against Western Texas, then guided by future Arkansas Razorbacks coach Nolan Richardson and featuring future NBA standout Paul Pressey. All rights reserved. 480-461-7627. john.mulhern@mesacc.edu. (Brian) really picked me up from that standpoint. UPDATED FOR 2023: Click to view our FULL LIST of coaching changes at EVERY LEVEL of college basketball. Springfield, Missouri 65809, 417-889-3100 or 1-800-498-5678 Children 5 & Under: Free Legendary Three Rivers College basketball coach retires, Parents of volleyball player who lost both legs speak out in court, Current boil water orders/advisories in the Heartland, Complete KFVS12, Heartlands CW and Grit Schedules. With more than 20 years of coaching experience at the Division I level, he interviewed for other Division I jobs, but wanted to go to a school where he felt a sense of purpose and passion. This is where it basically all started for me, Beane said. Personally for me there is no way I could write my history and my being without Coach Bess playing a big role in my life.. Most coaches would think a good job is replacing someone who won 30 games the year before, and Im replacing a legend. POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. Morrison, Harold POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. The Three Rivers men's basketball program has found a new assistant coach in Trey Rakes who will be on the bench with head coach Brian Bess this coming season. Phone: (660) 596-7344. Hamilton coach Tom Blackford speaks to his team during a timeout in the Emerald Knights 52-42 win over Madison in the Section III Class D semifinal at SRC Arena in Syracuse on February 25, 2022. The 79 national championship team practiced at the Sears Youth Center, played games at Poplar Bluff High School, slept in dorms downtown and traveled in station wagons. Roughrider action on Saturday, Feb. 4. Johnson, III, Trish McCrarys 20-footer sent the game into a second OT after. Shes been super about this whole situation. 3861 East Stan Musial Drive Community. If you plan to pursue a four-year degree, we can make that pursuit more affordable. Coaches; Program History; Top Stories. We have four grandchildren and they are all really special, and of course my son, daughter and their spouses. Pre Read More Contact Brian Bess's Phone Number and Email Last Update 12/1/2022 6:09 AM Email Coach Bess retired in 2020 as the winningest coach in all of college basketball with 1,300 wins and a career record of 1,300-416. We only had seven or eight guys who played, Bess said, noting injuries took a toll. More college basketball: . That answered a lot of the questions or whatever, Brian said. 205-391-2459: csanford@sheltonstate.edu: Men's Basketball. Ive been realizing the time was near for me to go. We have high expectations and big shoes to fill, Brian Bess said. Kansas City Kansas Community College ----- Sep 10 # . In his 50 years at Three Rivers College, Coach Bess made 17 appearances in the NJCAA National Tournament, nine final four appearances, and won two national championships. Sat Feb 25. The 1979 team included assistant coach Roger Pattillo, Don Brown, Mark Guethle, Robert Kirby, Sylvester James, Marvin Moon McCrary, Dale Purnell, Milton Woodley, Pat Niemcyzk, Chuck Johnson, Dwayne Walker, Wes Murray and manager Rick Alsup. The basketball community in two states is mourning the loss of former Davidson College scholar-athlete, men's basketball coach and Director of Athletics Terry Holland, who who passed away Sunday in Charlottesville, Va. Also a future Virginia basketball coach and East Carolina athletic director, Holland was 80 years old. Kissiar-Knight, Celeste Kind of a legendary figure for Three Rivers basketball, Bess said, adding that five people were intervied for the position. That was 40 minutes of hell before 40 Minutes of Hell came to Arkansas, Weaver said. The Three Rivers Endowment Trust is selling 4x8-inch and 8x8-inch customizable engraved bricks to help support scholarships for TRCC athletes. I would call it a strong field.. In the national tournament, the Raiders beat Daytona Beach, Fla. (88-82), Sullivan, Ky. (102-99), Southern Idaho (76-74) and topped Butler County, Kan., 78-77 in the championship game. The bottom line is, I want to be here to make the players better, said Bess, who has battled health problems the past few seasons. Mon Feb 06. And I remember going into that season, the newspaper in town predicted we were be right about .500. Pohlman, Cliff Soon, Brian was telling his father who was sucking wind and needed to be subbed out. I hate to see Gene go, it has always been his decision, but it is a big part of the college to see him move into retirement. Sprewell played competitively with the Three Rivers Community College Raiders Basketball Team in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, from 1988 to 1990, and from 1990 to 1992 with the University of Alabama, where he was a teammate of future NBA players Robert Horry, Jason Caffey, James Robinson, and Marcus Webb. Theyre not going to allow you to miss class, and they dont want you if youre known as a guy who doesnt go to his classes, Bess said. I want to spend more time with my family and my grandchildren. Bess led the Raiders to national titles in 1979 and 1992. In 2019, Beane took a job as an assistant at Northern Illinois, but head coach Mark Montgomery was fired in January after the team started 1-7. He had the most natural coaching talent that Ive ever been around.. In 2019, quarterback Trey Lance became the first freshman to win the FCS equivalent of the Heisman Trophy, the Walter Payton Award. I dont even know how they got my number and they were all Hey, welcome back.. Eli Williams: Women's Basketball Manager. Three Rivers Community College. "I . 61. He walked up to me after the game and said, Gene, thats the best job coaching Ive ever seen. I got to thinking that I had a lot of help.. Hes always been around the game. POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. Foster, David Sprewell, Jo Ellen MAC Men Get MCCAC Win Over STLCC. Three Rivers College (MO) Top Stories Lady Raiders shake free of JeffCo Box Score February 18, 2023 Raiders defeat Tennessee Prep Box Score February 18, 2023 Gene Bess named finalist for Naismith Hall of Fame February 17, 2023 Whatever you call him, British big man a force for Raiders February 16, 2023 100% of college coaches and programs are on the SportsRecruits platform. [1][2] Bess coached NBA player Latrell Sprewell at Three Rivers. His go-to answer was always that he wanted to continue as long as he felt like he was effective. . As a team and as a player we would run through a wall for him., Story Courtesy: Scott Borkgren Daily American Republic. Little, William Timothy Staff Directory; Facilities; . It was the third time this year the Greyhounds (17-6) downed the Eagles (14-12). Freese, Maurice Ive been realizing the time was near for me to go, said Bess. "It's very difficult to face a team three times, no matter what, and they are good," Monessen coach Janine Vertacnik said. Feb 02 | Cancelled. I delight in spending time with them, Im kind of excited about not having to go to work and being able to do what I want to do.. I felt like I was just as effective, but I didnt have the energy level to do what I need to do to excel as a coach. who is 6-foot-8 and averaged 18.1 points and 9.5 rebounds at Brunswick Community College. . Beane has added a layer of specificity and experience to what the coaches are trying to teach. College basketballs all-time wins leader has retired. Anthony scored an average of 24.6 points per game to lead the Cardinals and the conference, nearly three points better than the second-best scorer Carleton senior Jeremy Beckler, who had 21.8 per . If you or someone you know experiences any form of sexual misconduct, the College can provide assistance. W, 77-60. Peck, Jr. Shon Hes commuting from Sikeston while looking for a home in Poplar Bluff. Children 615: $3 Coaches. . Bess will be replaced at Three Rivers by his son and longtime assistant Brian Bess. See them back in. I felt like he always cared for the guys he coached. Abedayo, Randy A comet is . Roughrider Classic begins today, Friday, Dec. 9. The Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) Grizzly Basketball team will close out its regular season Saturday, Feb. 18, in the universitys annual homecoming game. He later added weight training and nutrition before much of his competition. Softball10:00 AM vs.Heartland Community College Battle of the Border Mar 05 Softball2:00 PM vs.Moberly Area Community College Battle of the Border Mar 07 Softball2:00 PM atLewis & Clark Community College Mar 07 Baseball2:00 PM atSouthwestern Illinois College Mar 07 Softball4:00 PM atLewis & Clark Community College Mar 09 Ive known a lot of wives down through the years where when the family was having financial difficulties, the coach ended up getting a job that made more money. If you need to fit school around work, we . Metropolitan Community College Athletics. The time has come.. So how does someone, who is a peer, have someone be a coach and figure out how to run through a wall? Ive been so blessed, Bess said. Gene has been an absolute icon of athletics here at Three Rivers, Three Rivers President Dr. Wesley Payne said. Copyright 2023 KAIT. So many breaks fell the Raiders way that March. In the championship game, Beanes jumper was the game-winner before Wimmer sealed the win with a blocked shot. by Merchant Maps (Firm) ( ) Latrell Sprewell starred at Three Rivers under Bess before going on to Alabama and the NBA. Categories. (KAIT) - The architect of Three Rivers basketball is on the radar for the highest honor on the hardwood. Family of 4: $14 Website by Schilling/Sellmeyer. Bess 1992 team finished 35-3 record and featured seven future NCAA Division I players: Anthony Beane (Kansas State), Justin Wimmer (Memphis), Shone Peck-Love (Alabama), Brian Blackburn (Arkansas State), Benjy Johnson (Idaho State), Belvis Noland (Kansas State), Brian Price (Mississippi State). The Head Coach of Three Rivers Community College Raiders Basketball is Brian Bess - make it as easy as possible for them to learn about you as an athlete, and be able to start a conversation with you. Miller, Logan College basketball. We had some good candidates. 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