1. Nell Fortner was born on March 3,1959 and is an American college basketball coach.
14 Facts About Nell Fortner
1. 2.
Nell Fortner is most well known for leading the 2000 Olympics team to a gold medal.
3.
Nell Fortner has received numerous awards including the 1997 National Coach of the Year, the 2000 USA Basketball Coach of the Year and the 2008 SEC Coach of the Year.
4.
Nell Fortner led Texas to its first national ranking in women's basketball and a seventh-place finish at the AIAW national tournament.
5.
Nell Fortner was appointed to the University of Texas Women's Athletics Wall of Honor in November 2001.
6.
Nell Fortner has over two decades of experience coaching at the high school, college, pro and international levels.
7.
In 2007, Fortner was honored by Stephen F Austin with the Distinguished Alumnus Award.
8.
When Lin Dunn was fired from Purdue University, Nell Fortner was hired to replace her as head coach.
9.
Nell Fortner's efforts earned her Big Ten Coach of the Year honors.
10.
Nell Fortner was named the National Coach of the Year by the Basketball Times.
11.
Nell Fortner left the Boilermakers after one season upon being appointed coach of the US women's national team.
12.
Nell Fortner led the USA National Team to gold medals at the 1998 FIBA World Championship and 2000 Olympic Games.
13.
Nell Fortner was named the 2000 USA Basketball Coach of the Year.
14.
Nell Fortner replaced Joe Ciampi, who retired after his 25th season with a school-record 568 victories.