MBB: UC Davis (2-0) at Portland (2-0), Sunday Nov. 9, 2 pm What do you mean? Les didn't use Clint Bozner, and had a high player turnover rate before the Covid era. His career coaching record is .506.
Ham was gracious, warm, and funny off the court, and loved his players. His rantings weren't mean spirited or personal, he was a bundle of passion and intensity. I knew players who loved him, and most respected him. I witnessed many practices at Hickey and Rec Hall when he was both intense and funny.
He helped many get into grad school, and a lifelong friendship with Judge Gordie Baranco speaks volumes. I'm told the Hamiltons were there when Gordie was sworn in as one of the youngest judges ever in our state. He nurtured Audwin Thomas, Jason Rabedeaux, and many others. I've been told stories of Ham's kindness to players, and spending hours visiting with his players, sharing personal time. One former Ham assistant flew from back east to attend his memorial.