Gates named Clarence 'Big House' Gaines Coach of the Year

Gates named Clarence 'Big House' Gaines Coach of the Year

Dennis Gates led the Tigers to three top-five victories and an NCAA Tournament bid this past season.

Gates named Clarence “Big House” Gaines Coach of the Year

Dennis Gates led the Tigers to three top-five victories this season, defeating then-No. 1 Kansas, then-No. 5 Florida and then-No. 4 Alabama.

Gates Named Clarence “Big House” Gaines Coach of the Year

Whitten Family Missouri Men’s Basketball Head Coach Dennis Gates was honored as one of the nation’s best on Wednesday, earning the Clarence “Big House” Gaines Coach of the Year honor, announced by the National Sports Media.   The Clarence “Big House” Gaines College Basketball Coach of the Year Awards are presented to the head coach in NCAA Divisions I and II, who may not earn recognition from mainstream outlets. An NSMA committee votes on the aw…