13 Facts About Bob Weltlich

Bob Weltlich was born on November 5,1944 and is an American former college basketball coach and author.

Bob Weltlich was head coach at the University of South Alabama, Florida International University, University of Texas and University of Mississippi.

Bob Weltlich is one of only 19 coaches to lead three different programs to the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament.

Bob Weltlich got his degree in education from Ohio State University in 1967 and was set to teach.

Bob Weltlich met Army coach and fellow OSU alum Bob Knight in Orrville, Ohio.

Bob Weltlich left Indiana to become the head coach at the University of Mississippi.

Bob Weltlich manned the Rebel sidelines for six years and directed Ole Miss to an SEC Tournament title and the program's postseason debut in 1981.

Bob Weltlich coached the US national team in the 1982 FIBA World Championship, winning the silver medal.

Bob Weltlich served as head coach at Florida International University from 1990 to 1995.

Bob Weltlich led the Panthers to their first regular season and tournament championships, which are still their only ones in program history as of 2024.

Bob Weltlich let the credit for the TAAC title go to the team, stating that his resignation had nothing to do with winning or losing.

Bob Weltlich was named the interim coach at the University of South Alabama on October 27,1997 following Bill Musselman's sudden resignation on October 7,1997.

Bob Weltlich resigned from South Alabama after the 2002 season, but he and his family remained in Fairhope, Alabama, where he has worked as a middle school teacher to complete the 10 years of service he needed to qualify for retirement from the state of Alabama.