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Study Guide: James 'Killer' Killingsworth: A College Basketball Coaching Career

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James 'Killer' Killingsworth: A College Basketball Coaching Career Study Guide

Early Life and Playing Career

James Austin Killingsworth, known by the nickname "Killer," was born in Oklahoma and passed away in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Answer: True

Explanation: James Austin Killingsworth, widely recognized by his nickname "Killer," was born in Checotah, Oklahoma, and later passed away in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

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Jim Killingsworth played college basketball as a forward at Northeastern State College.

Answer: False

Explanation: Jim Killingsworth played college basketball as a Guard at Northeastern State College.

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Jim Killingsworth was 83 years old when he passed away in 2007.

Answer: True

Explanation: Jim Killingsworth was 83 years old when he passed away on June 10, 2007.

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What was Jim Killingsworth's full name and lifespan?

Answer: James Austin Killingsworth (1923-2007)

Explanation: Jim Killingsworth's full name was James Austin Killingsworth, and he lived from 1923 to 2007.

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Where was Jim Killingsworth born and where did he die?

Answer: Born in Checotah, Oklahoma; Died in Tulsa, Oklahoma

Explanation: Jim Killingsworth was born in Checotah, Oklahoma, and passed away in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

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What position did Jim Killingsworth play during his college basketball career at Northeastern State College?

Answer: Guard

Explanation: Jim Killingsworth played the position of Guard during his college basketball career at Northeastern State College.

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What was Jim Killingsworth's age when he passed away in 2007?

Answer: 83 years old

Explanation: Jim Killingsworth was 83 years old when he passed away in 2007.

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What was Jim Killingsworth's primary playing position in college basketball?

Answer: Guard

Explanation: Jim Killingsworth's primary playing position in college basketball was Guard.

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What was the nickname associated with Jim Killingsworth during his coaching career?

Answer: Killer

Explanation: The nickname associated with Jim Killingsworth during his coaching career was "Killer".

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Coaching Foundations

Jim Killingsworth began his coaching career at the college level immediately after graduating.

Answer: False

Explanation: Jim Killingsworth commenced his coaching career in 1948 at the high school level in Oklahoma, prior to his transition to college coaching.

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Before becoming a head coach, Jim Killingsworth coached the freshman team at the University of Tulsa.

Answer: True

Explanation: Prior to assuming head coaching responsibilities, Jim Killingsworth served as the coach for the freshman team at the University of Tulsa.

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When did Jim Killingsworth begin his coaching career, and where did he start?

Answer: 1948, at the high school level in Oklahoma

Explanation: Jim Killingsworth began his coaching career in 1948 at the high school level in Oklahoma.

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What was Jim Killingsworth's role at the University of Tulsa early in his college coaching career?

Answer: Freshman Team Coach

Explanation: Early in his college coaching career, Jim Killingsworth coached the freshman team at the University of Tulsa.

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Cerritos College Era

Jim Killingsworth led Cerritos College to a state championship in 1968, compiling a record of 157 wins and 46 losses during his tenure.

Answer: True

Explanation: During his tenure at Cerritos College, Jim Killingsworth guided the team to a state championship in 1968 and achieved an overall record of 157 wins against 46 losses.

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Which junior college did Jim Killingsworth coach from 1964 to 1971, leading them to a championship?

Answer: Cerritos College

Explanation: Jim Killingsworth coached Cerritos College from 1964 to 1971, leading them to a state championship.

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What was the nickname of the Cerritos College team coached by Jim Killingsworth?

Answer: Falcons

Explanation: The Cerritos College team coached by Jim Killingsworth was known as the Falcons.

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Idaho State University Era

Jim Killingsworth was hired as the head basketball coach for Idaho State University in the spring of 1971.

Answer: True

Explanation: Jim Killingsworth was appointed as the head basketball coach for Idaho State University in March 1971.

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During Jim Killingsworth's tenure, Idaho State University competed in the Pac-10 Conference.

Answer: False

Explanation: Idaho State University competed in the Big Sky Conference during Jim Killingsworth's coaching tenure.

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Jim Killingsworth achieved a winning record of 109-54 over his six seasons coaching the Idaho State Bengals.

Answer: True

Explanation: Over six seasons coaching the Idaho State Bengals, Jim Killingsworth compiled an overall record of 109 wins and 54 losses.

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Jim Killingsworth won four Big Sky Conference regular season championships with Idaho State.

Answer: False

Explanation: Jim Killingsworth led the Idaho State Bengals to three Big Sky Conference regular season championships.

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The Idaho State Bengals, under Jim Killingsworth, reached the Elite Eight of the NCAA tournament in 1977.

Answer: True

Explanation: In 1977, Jim Killingsworth's Idaho State Bengals team advanced to the Elite Eight of the NCAA tournament.

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In the 1977 NCAA tournament, Idaho State defeated UCLA in the Elite Eight round.

Answer: False

Explanation: In the 1977 NCAA tournament, Idaho State defeated UCLA in the Sweet Sixteen round to advance to the Elite Eight.

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Steve Hayes, a seven-foot center, was a key player for the 1976-77 Idaho State Bengals team.

Answer: True

Explanation: Steve Hayes, a seven-foot center, was a significant player for the 1976-77 Idaho State Bengals team that reached the Elite Eight.

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Jim Killingsworth's final season at Idaho State concluded with a losing record.

Answer: False

Explanation: Jim Killingsworth's final season at Idaho State (1976-77) concluded with a winning record of 25 wins and 5 losses.

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Jim Killingsworth's conference record at Idaho State was 60 wins and 24 losses.

Answer: True

Explanation: During his tenure at Idaho State, Jim Killingsworth achieved a conference record of 60 wins and 24 losses.

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In what year was Jim Killingsworth hired as the head coach for Idaho State University?

Answer: 1971

Explanation: Jim Killingsworth was hired as the head coach for Idaho State University in 1971.

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What conference did Idaho State University compete in during Jim Killingsworth's coaching tenure?

Answer: Big Sky Conference

Explanation: Idaho State University competed in the Big Sky Conference during Jim Killingsworth's coaching tenure.

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What was Jim Killingsworth's overall win-loss record during his six seasons coaching the Idaho State Bengals?

Answer: 109 wins and 54 losses

Explanation: Jim Killingsworth's overall win-loss record during his six seasons coaching the Idaho State Bengals was 109 wins and 54 losses.

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How many Big Sky Conference regular season championships did Jim Killingsworth win with Idaho State?

Answer: Three

Explanation: Jim Killingsworth won three Big Sky Conference regular season championships with Idaho State.

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In which year did Jim Killingsworth lead the Idaho State Bengals to a Big Sky tournament championship?

Answer: 1977

Explanation: Jim Killingsworth led the Idaho State Bengals to a Big Sky tournament championship in 1977.

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What was the furthest round Jim Killingsworth's Idaho State team reached in the NCAA tournament?

Answer: Elite Eight

Explanation: Jim Killingsworth's Idaho State team reached the Elite Eight of the NCAA tournament.

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Which team did the Idaho State Bengals upset in the Sweet Sixteen round of the 1977 NCAA tournament?

Answer: UCLA

Explanation: The Idaho State Bengals upset UCLA in the Sweet Sixteen round of the 1977 NCAA tournament.

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Who was the seven-foot center for the 1976-77 Idaho State Bengals team?

Answer: Steve Hayes

Explanation: Steve Hayes, a seven-foot center, was a key player for the 1976-77 Idaho State Bengals team.

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What was the record of the Idaho State Bengals in Jim Killingsworth's final season (1976-77)?

Answer: 25 wins and 5 losses

Explanation: In Jim Killingsworth's final season at Idaho State (1976-77), the Bengals achieved a record of 25 wins and 5 losses.

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What was notable about the 1973-74 Idaho State Bengals' playoff game for NCAA berth?

Answer: It was an unscheduled playoff game.

Explanation: The 1973-74 Idaho State Bengals played an unscheduled playoff game to secure their NCAA berth.

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What was Jim Killingsworth's overall record at Idaho State, including conference and non-conference games?

Answer: 109 wins and 54 losses

Explanation: Jim Killingsworth's overall record at Idaho State, including conference and non-conference games, was 109 wins and 54 losses.

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Who was the seven-foot center for the Idaho State Bengals during their 1976-77 Elite Eight run?

Answer: Steve Hayes

Explanation: Steve Hayes, the seven-foot center, played for the Idaho State Bengals during their 1976-77 Elite Eight run.

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What was Jim Killingsworth's total conference record for his tenure at Idaho State?

Answer: 60 wins and 24 losses

Explanation: Jim Killingsworth's total conference record for his tenure at Idaho State was 60 wins and 24 losses.

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Which newspaper reported Jim Killingsworth's hiring at Idaho State in March 1971?

Answer: The Spokane Daily Chronicle

Explanation: The Spokane Daily Chronicle reported Jim Killingsworth's hiring at Idaho State in March 1971.

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Oklahoma State University Era

After Idaho State, Jim Killingsworth coached at the University of Texas.

Answer: False

Explanation: Following his tenure at Idaho State, Jim Killingsworth coached at Oklahoma State University.

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Jim Killingsworth experienced his first losing seasons at any coaching level while coaching the Oklahoma State Cowboys.

Answer: True

Explanation: Jim Killingsworth's tenure at Oklahoma State marked his first experience with losing seasons at any coaching level.

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Jim Killingsworth had a winning conference record during his two seasons at Oklahoma State.

Answer: False

Explanation: Jim Killingsworth had a conference record of 9 wins and 19 losses during his two seasons at Oklahoma State, which was a losing record.

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After coaching Idaho State, Jim Killingsworth moved to coach which university?

Answer: Oklahoma State University

Explanation: Following his tenure at Idaho State, Jim Killingsworth moved to coach Oklahoma State University.

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What conference did Oklahoma State University compete in during Jim Killingsworth's tenure there?

Answer: Big Eight Conference

Explanation: Oklahoma State University competed in the Big Eight Conference during Jim Killingsworth's tenure.

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What was notable about Jim Killingsworth's performance at Oklahoma State compared to his career?

Answer: He experienced his first losing seasons at any coaching level.

Explanation: Jim Killingsworth's tenure at Oklahoma State was notable as it marked his first experience with losing seasons at any coaching level.

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What was Jim Killingsworth's conference record during his tenure at Oklahoma State?

Answer: 9 wins and 19 losses

Explanation: Jim Killingsworth's conference record during his tenure at Oklahoma State was 9 wins and 19 losses.

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What was Jim Killingsworth's overall record during his tenure at Oklahoma State?

Answer: 22 wins and 31 losses

Explanation: Jim Killingsworth's overall record during his tenure at Oklahoma State was 22 wins and 31 losses.

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What was the significance of Jim Killingsworth's coaching record at Oklahoma State in the context of his career?

Answer: It marked his first losing seasons.

Explanation: The significance of Jim Killingsworth's coaching record at Oklahoma State was that it marked his first losing seasons at any coaching level.

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Texas Christian University (TCU) Era

Jim Killingsworth took over as head coach at Texas Christian University (TCU) in 1978.

Answer: False

Explanation: Jim Killingsworth was hired as the head coach at Texas Christian University (TCU) in March 1979.

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The nickname "Killer" was given to Jim Killingsworth during his coaching tenure at TCU.

Answer: True

Explanation: The nickname "Killer" was bestowed upon Jim Killingsworth during his coaching tenure at Texas Christian University (TCU).

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Jim Killingsworth compiled a losing record over his eight seasons coaching the TCU Horned Frogs.

Answer: False

Explanation: Over his eight seasons coaching the TCU Horned Frogs, Jim Killingsworth compiled a winning record of 130 wins and 106 losses.

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Jim Killingsworth led TCU to a Southwest Conference (SWC) title in the 1986-87 season.

Answer: True

Explanation: Jim Killingsworth guided TCU to a Southwest Conference (SWC) championship during the 1986-87 season.

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The 1986-87 NCAA tournament appearance for TCU marked their first tournament appearance in over 20 years.

Answer: False

Explanation: The 1986-87 NCAA tournament appearance for TCU was their first in 16 years.

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Jim Killingsworth's conference record at TCU was 64 wins and 64 losses.

Answer: True

Explanation: Jim Killingsworth's conference record during his eight seasons coaching TCU was 64 wins and 64 losses.

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When did Jim Killingsworth become the head coach at Texas Christian University (TCU)?

Answer: March 1979

Explanation: Jim Killingsworth became the head coach at Texas Christian University (TCU) in March 1979.

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What conference was TCU a part of during Jim Killingsworth's coaching tenure?

Answer: Southwest Conference (SWC)

Explanation: TCU was part of the Southwest Conference (SWC) during Jim Killingsworth's coaching tenure.

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What was Jim Killingsworth's overall win-loss record during his eight seasons coaching TCU?

Answer: 130 wins and 106 losses

Explanation: Jim Killingsworth's overall win-loss record during his eight seasons coaching TCU was 130 wins and 106 losses.

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Which conference title did Jim Killingsworth lead TCU to win in the 1986-87 season?

Answer: Southwest Conference (SWC) Championship

Explanation: Jim Killingsworth led TCU to win the Southwest Conference (SWC) title in the 1986-87 season.

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How many years had passed since TCU's last NCAA tournament appearance before the 1986-87 season?

Answer: 16 years

Explanation: Sixteen years had passed since TCU's last NCAA tournament appearance before the 1986-87 season.

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What was Jim Killingsworth's conference record during his eight seasons at TCU?

Answer: 64 wins and 64 losses

Explanation: Jim Killingsworth's conference record during his eight seasons at TCU was 64 wins and 64 losses.

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What was the final record for the 1986-87 TCU Horned Frogs basketball team under Jim Killingsworth?

Answer: 24 wins and 7 losses

Explanation: The final record for the 1986-87 TCU Horned Frogs basketball team under Jim Killingsworth was 24 wins and 7 losses.

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What was Jim Killingsworth's conference record during his tenure at TCU?

Answer: 64 wins and 64 losses

Explanation: Jim Killingsworth's conference record during his tenure at TCU was 64 wins and 64 losses.

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Career Summary and Recognition

Jim Killingsworth retired from coaching immediately after his first season at TCU.

Answer: False

Explanation: Jim Killingsworth retired from coaching following the 1986-87 season at TCU, after completing his tenure there.

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Jim Killingsworth's total career coaching record across all college levels mentioned is 261 wins and 191 losses.

Answer: True

Explanation: Jim Killingsworth's comprehensive career coaching record across all collegiate levels totals 261 wins and 191 losses.

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Jim Killingsworth was named Big Sky Conference Coach of the Year three times.

Answer: False

Explanation: Jim Killingsworth was honored as the Big Sky Conference Coach of the Year twice.

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Jim Killingsworth earned the Big Sky Conference Coach of the Year award in 1974 and 1977.

Answer: True

Explanation: Jim Killingsworth received the Big Sky Conference Coach of the Year award in both 1974 and 1977.

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Jim Killingsworth's overall coaching record reflects a winning percentage of approximately .577.

Answer: True

Explanation: Jim Killingsworth's overall coaching record of 261 wins and 191 losses yields a winning percentage of approximately .577.

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Jim Killingsworth led his teams to at least three NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament appearances.

Answer: False

Explanation: According to the text, Jim Killingsworth led his teams to two NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament appearances.

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The furthest Jim Killingsworth's teams advanced in the NCAA tournament was the Final Four.

Answer: False

Explanation: The furthest Jim Killingsworth's teams advanced in the NCAA tournament was the Elite Eight.

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Which two universities is Jim Killingsworth most recognized for coaching?

Answer: Idaho State University and Texas Christian University (TCU)

Explanation: Jim Killingsworth is most recognized for his coaching tenures at Idaho State University and Texas Christian University (TCU).

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What did Jim Killingsworth do immediately following the 1986-87 season at TCU?

Answer: He retired from coaching.

Explanation: Following the 1986-87 season at TCU, Jim Killingsworth retired from coaching.

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What was Jim Killingsworth's summarized overall college coaching record?

Answer: 261 wins and 191 losses

Explanation: Jim Killingsworth's summarized overall college coaching record is 261 wins and 191 losses.

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How many times was Jim Killingsworth honored as the Big Sky Conference Coach of the Year?

Answer: Twice

Explanation: Jim Killingsworth was honored as the Big Sky Conference Coach of the Year twice.

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In which years did Jim Killingsworth receive the Big Sky Conference Coach of the Year award?

Answer: 1974 and 1977

Explanation: Jim Killingsworth received the Big Sky Conference Coach of the Year award in 1974 and 1977.

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How many NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament appearances did Jim Killingsworth lead his teams to, according to the text?

Answer: Two

Explanation: According to the text, Jim Killingsworth led his teams to two NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament appearances.

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What was the furthest round Jim Killingsworth's teams reached in the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament?

Answer: Elite Eight

Explanation: The furthest round Jim Killingsworth's teams reached in the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament was the Elite Eight.

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What was Jim Killingsworth's overall win-loss record for his entire college coaching career?

Answer: 261 wins and 191 losses

Explanation: Jim Killingsworth's overall win-loss record for his entire college coaching career was 261 wins and 191 losses.

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