
Class of 2006
Born: September 25, 1946 in Glen Lyon, Pennsylvania
Category: Basketball
Ciampi coached the Auburn women’s basketball program for 25 years without a losing season. He won his 600th career game against Arkansas on January 25, 2004, becoming the 10th coach in the history of NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball to achieve the feat. He led the Tigers to 16 NCAA Tournament births, 10 Sweet Sixteen appearances, six Elite Eight appearances, and three Final Fours. His Tigers won four SEC Tournament titles and four SEC Regular Season titles and the Women’s NIT title in 2003. He is the most successful women’s coach in Auburn history, was named National Coach of the Year three times and SEC Coach of the Year three times.