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Blackmon James

Profile

Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach 2014 - 2026
MARION HIGH SCHOOL

Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach 2004-2014
BISHOP LUERS HIGH SCHOOL
Record 146-63
NCC Conference Champions
SAC City Tournament Champions (2011, 2012, 2013)
SAC Conference Champions (2011,2012)

Assistant Men's Basketball Coach 2000-2004
ST FRANCIS UNIVERSITY

Junior Varsity/Asst. Varsity Boys Basketball Coach 1995-1999
MARION HIGH SCHOOL

HONOURS

Marion Giants Highschool made the Court named after James Blackmon SR.

McDonald's All-American, Parade All-American
Candidate for Indiana Mr. Basketball

University of KY Team Captain

Inducted into Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame 1998 (Silver Anniversary Team)

Inducted into Marion Basketball Hall of Fame
Inducted into the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame

SAC Coach of the Year 2008
NCC Coach of the Year 2019

ACHIEVEMENTS

OVERALL RECORD AS HEAD COACH 284-150 (65.4% WINS)
IHSAA SECTIONAL TITLES - 9
IHSAA REGIONAL TITLES - 4
IHSAA SEMI-STATE TITLES - 3
IHSAA STATE TITLES - 3 (2008, 2009, 2016)
CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS - 3

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