14 Facts About Marty Simmons

Martin Ray Simmons was born on February 21,1965 and is an American basketball coach and former player.

Marty Simmons is the head men's basketball coach at Eastern Illinois University, a position he has held since 2021.

Marty Simmons served as the head men's basketball coach at Wartburg College from 1996 to 1997, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville from 2002 to 2007, and the University of Evansville from 2007 to 2018.

Marty Simmons played college basketball at Indiana University Bloomington and Evansville.

Marty Simmons was born and raised in Lawrenceville, Illinois, and attended Lawrenceville High School, graduating in 1983.

Marty Simmons played for coach Ron Felling, who went on to become an assistant coach at Indiana University.

In 2006, Marty Simmons was voted as one of the 100 Legends of the IHSA Boys Basketball Tournament, a group of former players and coaches in honor of the 100th anniversary of the IHSA boys basketball tournament.

When Marty Simmons became eligible, he immediately helped turn around the Evansville program.

Marty Simmons was named to the first team all-MCC in both of his seasons at UE.

Marty Simmons returned to the University of Evansville the next season as a full-time assistant coach, and stayed at Evansville until becoming the head coach at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in April 2002.

In July 2018, Marty Simmons accepted an assistant coaching position under his longtime friend, Brad Brownell, for the Clemson Tigers.

Marty Simmons was hired by Eastern Illinois University on March 31,2021, to take over as head coach for the men's basketball program.

Marty Simmons was inducted into the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 1994, and the University of Evansville Athletics Hall of Fame in 1997.

In 2007, Marty Simmons was voted one of the 100 Legends of the IHSA Boys Basketball Tournament, recognizing his superior performance in his appearances in the tournament.