Neill McGeachy

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Neill McGeachy
Biographical details
Born (1942-04-20)April 20, 1942
Charlotte, North Carolina
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Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Alma mater Lenoir–Rhyne
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Basketball
1971–1973 Duke (assistant)
1973–1974 Duke
Administrative career (AD unless noted)
2002–2016 Lenoir–Rhyne
Head coaching record
Overall 10–16

Neill Roderick McGeachy Jr. (April 20, 1942 – February 9, 2018) was an American basketball coach and college athletics administrator. Following the resignation of Bucky Waters, McGeachy was named the Duke Blue Devils men's basketball head coach in September 1973. He had previously served as the freshman team's coach in 1971–72 and as an assistant in 1972–73. McGeachy was fired after one season at the helm, compiling a record of 10–16.[1]

McGeachy also served as an assistant coach for the Davidson Wildcats and the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. He later returned to his alma mater, Lenoir-Rhyne University, assuming the role of athletic director in 2002. He retired in 2016 after suffering a stroke in September 2015.[2]

McGeachy died on February 9, 2018.[3]

Head coaching record

Season Team Overall Conference Standing Postseason
Duke Blue Devils (Atlantic Coast Conference) (1973–1974)
1973–74 Duke 10–16 2–10 7th
Duke: 10–16 2–10
Total: 10–16

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External links

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