UNM Athletics Hall of Honor 2016 Amy Beggin Talks About Coach Flanagan
Coach Don Flanagan was honored as part of the 2016 class of inductees at this year's UNM Athletics Hall of Honor. Don Flanagan Sport: Women's Basketball Year: Coach 1995-2011 Educational Background Graduated from Fort Lewis College with a degree in Elementary Education and Physical Education in 1971 Athletic Awards and Accomplishments Coached UNM for 508 games as Head Women's Basketball Coach Holds record for most wins by any coach at UNM with 340 Guided Lobos to 11 consecutive winning seasons Ten consecutive post season tournaments Seven NCAA Tournament appearances Mountain West Coach of the Year 2004-2005 Russell Athletic WBCA Region 7 Coach of the Year 2005-2006 Three Regular Season Conference Championships Six Conference Tournament Championships NCAA Sweet Sixteen Appearance 2002 2001 WNIT Championships Appearance 2009 WNIT Quarterfinals Appearance Eight consecutive seasons of 20-win seasons Top 10 Women's Basketball Attendance Upon Retirement, winning percentage of 67% Professional/Civic Background New Mexico Sports Hall of Fame 2007 Award of Distinction Coach of the Year 2007 Governor Bill Richardson recognized "Don Flanagan Day" in State of New Mexico Prior to UNM compiled a High School coaching record of 97% with 11 state championships and a 401-13 record in 16 years #GoLobos