A famous American basketball coach, Jim Boeheim, is making headlines after the Hall of Famerโs 47-year tenure as coach at the Syracuse came to an end on Wednesday, know about his wife Juli Boeheim and their age difference
For those who are unversed, let us tell you, the news about Jimโ quitting Syracuse came in less than 3 hours after the team lost to Wake Forest in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament.
Who is Jim Boeheim?
If youโre unfamiliar with the basketball coach, let us tell you, Jim, whose full name is James Arthur Boeheim Jr. is a renowned American basketball coach who has served as the head coach of the Syracuse University menโs basketball team since 1976.
Jim was born in Lyons, New York on November 17, 1944. He attended Syracuse University, where he played basketball under head coach Fred Lewis. After graduating in 1966, he served as a graduate assistant under Lewis before joining the Army and serving in Germany for two years.
Who is Juli Boeheim wife of Jim Boeheim, age, height, sister, children, maiden name, net worth in 2023
Juli Boeheim his wife was born on March 5, 1966 and she grew up in several states, including Florida, Alabama and Kentucky. The couple were married in 1997 after Jim and his first wife, Elaine Boeheim, divorced and the pair met at the Kentucky Derby during a party where they were introduced to one another.
The two have a 20-year age difference and the couple share three children, including two sons who played for their dad. In addition, their daughter, Jaime, also played basketball for the University of Rochester
Kim and Juli both run a nonprofit together, Jim & Juli Boeheim Foundation, which was founded after Jim’s cancer diagnosis, is one of the most important things to the couple.
In 1969, Jim returned to Syracuse as an assistant coach under Roy Danforth. Later, he was promoted to head coach in 1976 when Danforth left to become the athletic director at Tulane University.
Under Boeheimโs leadership, the Syracuse Orange have become one of the most successful college basketball programs in the country. He has led the team to over 1,000 victories, 35 NCAA Tournament appearances, five Final Four appearances, and one national championship in 2003.
Boeheim has been named Big East Coach of the Year four times and has also been inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame, the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame.
Boeheim has also been involved in USA Basketball, serving as an assistant coach on several international teams, including the gold medal-winning 2008 Olympic team and the 2010 FIBA World Championship team.
Off the court, Boeheim has been active in the community and has raised millions of dollars for cancer research through his foundation, the Jim and Juli Boeheim Foundation. Juli has a sister named Janet as well. Juli Greene Boeheim is her birth name.
Children: 3
Age: 57 Years Old
Height: 5โ5 ft (167cm)
Boeheim is known for his intense coaching style and his ability to develop players and build winning teams. He has had many talented players pass through his program, including Carmelo Anthony, Derrick Coleman, and Hakim Warrick, among others.
Throughout his career, Boeheim has been a beloved figure in Syracuse and in the world of college basketball. His dedication to the game and his commitment to his players have made him one of the most respected coaches in the country.
Net Worth
For those who are curious to know more about the net worth of the former head coach, let us tell you, as per a report by Celebrity Net Worth portal, Jimโs net worth is estimated to be somewhat around $20 million.
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