Terry Holland served as Virginia's coach for 16 seasons, leading them to nine NCAA tournament bids, two Final Four appearances and an NIT Championship. He earned two ACC Coach of the Year honors and finished with a 326-173 record - good enough for third in all-time!

He served as athletic director at both Davidson and East Carolina, where he is credited with building their programs into championship contenders, leading them to multiple C-USA regular season and tournament titles as well as several NCAA postseason appearances.

His teams played rugged defense.

Over his 16 years as head coach of the Virginia Cavaliers, Holland transformed an underperforming program into a perennial powerhouse. During his heyday, their winning percentage exceeded 80 percent. One of his many accomplishments was creating the cutting-edge indoor basketball facility in downtown Richmond that still stands today. Beyond honing basketball skills, Holland also created an environment for academic excellence; many students went on to become college athletes themselves - one being Michael Jordan who went on to become NBA great; other notable alumni include Rick Carlisle, Jim Larranaga and Jeff Jones who became NBA stars through these same methods.

He recruited Ralph Sampson.

Holland was an outstanding star for legendary coach Lefty Driesell at Davidson, leading them to an incredible 16-0 record and topping the nation in field goal percentage during his senior year of 1963-64. After graduation in 1964, he stayed on as Driesell's assistant coach for five years before accepting the head coaching job at Virginia in 1974.

After revitalizing a struggling program in 1976, he led Virginia to eight NCAA tournament appearances and two Final Fours over 16 seasons. Along the way he also recruited one of college basketball's biggest stars: 7-foot-4 Ralph Sampson - named national player of the year three consecutive years from 1981-83.

He had been on track to be recognized as the greatest college player of all time, but injuries ended his college career and limited him to only four All-Star appearances during his professional years. Nevertheless, he earned three Naismith Award wins during college and many considered him the greatest player in NBA history before the injury bug struck in his final three years.

His success was partly due to his ability to attract top talent, but it also came from being an excellent coach who taught his players how to work hard and win games the right way. His teams played tough defense and were always mindful of doing the right thing during every play - a trait which earned him a reputation as a tough coach who never lost his cool even when it meant losing games.

He coached with passion and success, leading Virginia to eight NCAA Tournaments and two Final Fours over 16 seasons and helping it become a national power in men's basketball. His ACC record was 326-173 while his overall coaching record stood at 418-216.

After retiring from coaching in 1990, Holland returned to his alma mater, Davidson, as athletic director and later served seven seasons at Virginia and 10 more at East Carolina. Throughout his tenure at Virginia, Holland oversaw various initiatives such as expansions at Dowdy Ficklen Stadium and Scott Stadium. Furthermore, he raised money for the athletic department while reorganizing their fundraising arm for efficiency.

He made the Cavaliers a national power.

Terry Holland was a standout basketball player for Lefty Driesell at Davidson and went on to become one of the most acclaimed coaches in NCAA history. He coached Virginia men's basketball from 1974-90, becoming their winningest coach with a 326-173 record. During his 16 seasons leading the Cavaliers, they made nine NCAA Tournament appearances, two Final Four appearances and won one NIT championship.

Holland was able to recruit legendary players and build the Cavaliers into a national powerhouse. He recruited three-time national player of the year Ralph Sampson, who helped propel them twice into the Final Four during his tenure as head coach.

Holland also served as the University's athletic director for 15 years, overseeing the construction of JPJ Arena, Scott Stadium and Aquatic and Fitness Center among other facilities.

He had a lasting effect on the school's academic achievement and campus expansion. He helped recruit coaches such as Skip Holtz, Ricky Stokes and Jeff Lebo - all of whom are still employed at ECU today.

At his assistant coach post, he strongly supported team sports as a tool to encourage academic success and community service. He believed in providing students with an "all-inclusive" education so they were prepared for life after college.

Holland stressed the importance of having a solid foundation in the classroom. Additionally, he stressed the need for students to be well-rounded and possess an impressive work ethic.

Coach Holland was meticulous in his game plans. His teams always strived for the best possible result for the Cavaliers, and Holland always ensured his teams played tough defense.

He recruited several top-notch recruits, such as star forward Jeff Lamp. By doing so, he ensured his team was filled with talented athletes who were well-rounded and respected by students.

This created a team that was always ready to play hard and compete at the highest level, which ultimately contributed to their success in the 1980s and 1990s when they twice reached the NCAA Final Four under his guidance during his 16 years as coach.

He coached his way.

Terry Holland was one of the greatest coaches and leaders in college basketball history, coaching for 16 seasons and leading Virginia to three ACC tournament titles, two Final Four appearances, and national prominence. With 326 wins under his belt at UVA, he was recognized by Charlotte Observer's list of 50 most influential people in ACC basketball in 1999.

Holland, a native of Clinton, N.C., earned his Bachelor's in Economics from Davidson College in 1964 and lettered in basketball during his senior year. He played and coached under legendary Coach Lefty Driesell while leading Davidson to national rankings and an appearance in the NCAA Tournament during 1963-64. Holland began his career at Davidson as an assistant coach before being promoted to head coach in 1969; during that time he compiled a 418-216 record and was named Southern Conference Coach of the Year three times during his tenure there.

Holland had a distinguished coaching career and served as an effective administrator at several institutions, such as Davidson and Virginia. At Davidson, he oversaw their return to the Southern Conference in 1990, coordinated fundraising initiatives, and overseen other athletic-related activities. In 1993 he was appointed university athletic director and special assistant to President John Casteen III; this position enabled him to spearhead Scott Stadium expansion plans, construct Carl Smith Center facilities upgrades, John Paul Jones Arena renovations and more.

From 2004 to 2013, Holland served as athletic director at East Carolina, leading the department to unprecedented heights in collegiate competition, academic success and facility growth. Under his guidance, teams such as baseball, women's basketball, men's and women's golf, softball, soccer, swimming & diving as well as men's track, football & volleyball all achieved regular season and tournament championships while qualifying for NCAA tournaments.

Under his leadership, the university's other sports programs also experienced great success. His scheduling plan increased interest and public perception of the program by hosting annual regional rivalry games against Atlantic Coast Conference powers Duke, North Carolina, NC State and Virginia as well as former Big East rivals West Virginia and South Carolina.