Warren Eugene Mitchell Sr. (April 1, 1933 – October 15, 2020) was an American college basketball coach who was the head coach for the William & Mary Tribe men's basketball team from 1966 to 1972.[1] In Southern Conference play, he guided his teams to a cumulative 33–37 record. Overall, Mitchell finished 58–98 in his six seasons as coach.[1]
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Born | (1933-04-01)April 1, 1933 Lynchburg, Virginia |
Died | October 15, 2020(2020-10-15) (aged 87) Midlothian, Virginia |
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
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High school | E. C. Glass (Lynchburg, Virginia) |
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NBA draft | 1957 / Undrafted |
Position | Guard |
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1960–1964 | Newport News HS |
1964–1966 | Davidson (assistant) |
1966–1972 | William & Mary |
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Mitchell died of complications from dementia and COVID-19 on October 15, 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic in Virginia.[2][3]
William & Mary Tribe men's basketball head coaches | |
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