Neil Roberts (basketball)
Neil Roberts (born May 8, 1945) is a former American basketball coach who coached at both Dixie State and Southern Utah. Playing career Roberts played college basketball at BYU from 1964 to 1967. He was named Look Magazine All-American in 1967. Coaching career Roberts' coaching career would begin in the high school ranks, notably at Skyline High School, where he won two state championships. He compiled a 172–38 overall record as a high school coach. In 1978, Roberts would accept the head coaching position at then-NJCAA program Dixie State. He remained with the Trailblazers until 1985, making three national tournaments and winning the 1985 NJCAA Division I championship. After a brief hiatus from coaching, Roberts would become the head coach at Southern Utah, helping guide its transition from NCAA Division II to Division I. He served as coach until 1992, ending with a 54–51 record. Roberts resigned as coach during the 1991–92 season after being accused of shoplifting a $30 necktie. He was replaced by Bill Evans. Head coaching record NCAA D1 ‡ Resigned midseason References Living people 1945 births American men's basketball coaches Basketball coaches from Utah Utah Tech Trailblazers men's basketball coaches Southern Utah Thunderbirds men's basketball coaches BYU Cougars men's basketball players People from Cedar City, Utah Basketball players from Utah