Hugh McDermott

Who is Hugh McDermott?

Hugh Virgil McDermott was the head basketball coach at the University of Oklahoma from 1922 to 1938. During his tenure, he compiled a record of 185-106. He also won the Missouri Valley Conference title and Big Eight Conference title. Prior to his coaching days, McDermott was also a star player for the Oklahoma team while in college. He was the 1918 team captain. After resigning, McDermott took a job as head of the University's Physical Education Department.