Neil Roberts (basketball)


Neil Roberts 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 shoplifting a necktie. He was replaced by Bill Evans.

Head coaching record

NCAA D1

‡ Resigned midseason