Orr left Michigan to become the head coach of the Iowa State Cyclones in 1980, a program that had only one postseason appearance of any sort in school history, when it went to the Final …

The perfect coach at the perfect time for Iowa State, Orr’s exciting, up-tempo style of play - combined with his infectious personality - created a tidal wave of excitement throughout the …

Mar 2, 2015 · In his fourth season (1983-84), ISU finished 16-13 and earned a bid to the NIT, the first time in 40 years that Iowa State was invited to play in post-season play. The 1984-85 …

Jul 30, 2021 · Johnny Orr, the men’s basketball coach who took Michigan to the NCAA Championship final, surprised the world by taking the head coaching job at Iowa State. Over …

Dec 31, 2013 · Johnny Orr, the charismatic basketball coach and father of Hilton Magic who woke up a sleepy Iowa State program, died today at the age of 86. Orr's arrival in Ames in 1980 …

It was December 2013 — 10 years ago — when legendary Iowa State basketball coach Johnny Orr died. Watch the above KCCI archive video from 2012 to hear Orr talk about his own legacy.

Dec 31, 2013 · DES MOINES, Iowa -- Johnny Orr, the fist-pumping basketball coach who led Michigan to the national title game and Iowa State into national prominence, has died. He was …

Dec 31, 2013 · Johnny Orr, the man credited with resurrecting a once-dormant Iowa State men's basketball program and energizing an entire fan base, passed away today. He was 86 years …

During the next 14 years, Orr led the Cyclones to six NCAA tournament appearances and five 20-win seasons. When he retired in 1994, he had a career record of 466-346 in his 29-year …

Orr came to Iowa State from Michigan in 1980. He turned around the Iowa State program in the 1980s, taking the Cyclones in 1985 to their first NCAA tournament appearance in 41 years. …