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Mar 1, 2024

The Coach’s Corner with Matt Doherty – A Conversation with the Legendary Bob McKillop

Matt Doherty is a longtime Mooresville resident, nationally recognized motivational speaker, executive coach, best-selling author and media personality. He and former Davidson head coach Bob McKillop sat down for a Q&A.

May 9, 2023

Honoring Bob McKillop's Legacy and Investing in Future Wildcats

Cheryle and Joel Williamson ’67 join Cathy and Bob McKillop at an on-campus celebration of McKillop’s career as Davidson’s men’s basketball head coach.

Mar 21, 2023

McKillop, Smith to be presented with Dean Smith Award

In an evening of basketball legends hosted by the Greensboro Sports Council, Bob McKillop and Tubby Smith will be honored with the U.S. Basketball Writers Association's Dean Smith Award.

Mar 17, 2023

Former Davidson basketball coach looks back on Stephen Curry-led run 15 years ago

No, they weren’t champions, but that Davidson team was something special.

Feb 12, 2023

Davidson basketball legend Bob McKillop honored in ceremony: ‘I love you, Coach’

Former Davidson coach Bob McKillop smiles during his retirement ceremony at the John M. Belk Arena in Davidson, N.C., on Saturday, February 11, 2023.

Jan 24, 2023

Stephen Curry Doc Debuts to Capacity Crowd at Sundance Film Fest

Former Davidson Men’s Head Basketball Coach Bob McKillop and former players Stephen Curry ’10 and Jason Richards '08 at the Sundance Film Festival.

Nov 29, 2022

Trust, Commitment, Care: A Coach, a Player and an Unbreakable Bond

Before the hard court, it was the ballpark. Stephen Curry and Brendan McKillop played on the same winning AAU baseball team.

Sep 8, 2022

Bob McKillop Brings Hardwood Know-How to Off-the-Court Leadership Role

Bob McKillop begins a new chapter with Davidson College in a role that draws upon his 30-plus years of expertise as a coach, mentor and leader in his field.

Jun 17, 2022

Davidson men's basketball coach Bob McKillop announces retirement after 33 seasons

Bob McKillop is retiring after 33 seasons as Davidson's head coach, he announced on Friday.

Jun 7, 2022

Davidson coach Bob McKillop retires: Built Wildcats into mid-major power in legendary 33-year career

McKillop announces his retirement a day after former player Stephen Curry was named the NBA Finals MVP

May 20, 2017

McKillop One of Three to Receive Lapchick Character Award

An award given annually to celebrate what is good in the game of basketball by honoring those who have demonstrated honorable character throughout their careers much like the legendary Coach Joe Lapchick.