Former college basketball Head Coach and Athletic Director Terry Holland has passed away at the age of 80 years old. He was the Head Coach for both the Davidson Wildcats and the Virginia Cavaliers. Holland served as the athletic director in his career for the Davison Wildcats, Virginia Cavaliers, and East Carolina Pirates. His career in sports began in 1961 as a player for the Davidson Wildcats and spanned all the way to 2023 when he was the emeritus Atheltic Director for the East Carolina Pirates. A life dedicated to college basketball and sports.
Heartbreaking learning about the passing of Terry Holland from @JerryRatcliffe who covered him during his career @UVAMensHoops . Terry was a CLASSY winner who was a man of integrity & loyalty .Terry was A big time WINNER in the GAME of LIFE! May he RIP !
— Dick Vitale (@DickieV) February 27, 2023
As the Head Coach of the Davidson Wildcats and Virginia Cavaliers, Terry Holland had an overall record of 418-216. With Virginia, he led the team to an ACC record of 111-103 and while he was with Davidson he led the team to a Southern Conference record of 43-7. While the Head Cach of Virginia he led the program to an NIT Championship, four Elite Eights, and two Final Fours. He is considered one of the best coaches to be on the sidelines in the history of Virginia Cavaliers basketball.
Virginia Athletics mourns the loss of legendary men’s basketball coach, Terry Holland, who first showed us what Virginia basketball could be.
Our thoughts are with Ann, the Holland family and the entire Virginia basketball family.https://t.co/ePdVBFHmcx pic.twitter.com/B7OcYBqWBH
— Virginia Men’s Basketball (@UVAMensHoops) February 27, 2023
The Virginia basketball program was largely defined by the career of Terry Holland and years later his work as an Athletic Director would further develop the sports program at the University. We here at Def Pen Sports have his family, friends, and colleagues in our thoughts at this time.
