George Ivory

Who is George Ivory?

George Ivory is the current head men's basketball coach at the University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff. He was appointed as head coach on March 27, 2008. Previously, Ivory was an assistant at Mississippi Valley State University, his alma mater.

George Ivory, grew up in Jackson, Mississippi where he attended Murrah High School, one of the top basketball schools in the country. He played at Murrah for three years winning numerous awards prior to graduating in 1983.

After Ivory finished at Murrah High School, he went on to attend college at Mississippi Valley State University. While at MVSU Ivory was selected as Freshman of the Year, First Team All-SWAC, SWAC Tournament MVP, and Player of the Year in the conference. Ivory started all four years at Mississippi Valley State University where he still ranks tops in scoring, steals, assist, minutes, and games played.

Upon graduating from Mississippi Valley State University in 1988 with a Bachelors degree and after trying out professionally with the Chicago Bulls, Harlem Globetrotters, and Illinois Express, Ivory was drafted by the Wyoming Wildcatters of the CBA.