Spring 2001

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Spring/Summer 2001

Barber Coaches NCCAA All-Star Basketball Team in Czech Republic

Greenville College head men’s basketball coach George Barber was honored this spring with the assignment of coaching the NCCAA Mission Europe All-Star Basketball Team. The squad toured the Czech Republic May 25 to June 3. In addition to playing basketball, the team had the opportunity to witness to the people of the Czech Republic and share their faith.

Christian Outreach International (COI) sponsored the trip in appreciation for the NCCAA’s help in sending players overseas to represent COI over the past 18 years. COI uses sports as a means of sharing the gospel. Barber’s team visited orphanages, schools, and a variety of other places to spread the gospel.

In March, Barber completed his second season at Greenville. Over two years, he has coached the Panthers to a 32-24 overall record, culminating in a sixth place performance at the 2001 NCCAA national tournament. His teams have finished second and fourth of eight teams in the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC) in the past two seasons.

Prior to coming to Greenville, Barber spent three years as an assistant coach at Bradley University where they made three NIT appearances. In 1996, the native of North Carolina was an administrative assistant for the NCAA National Champion Kentucky Wildcats.

Last updated: July17, 2001