Mark Adams Biography

Mark Adams is an American college basketball analyst on the ESPN family of networks. Adams is well known as previously head coach of the Central Connecticut Blue Devils from 1991 to 1996.

Mark Adams Age

Information about Mark’s age and the place he was born is missing though he is an American by birth.

Mark Adams Family | Young

Mark has not shared any information about his family, there is also no information about his early life and how he was raised up. he has also not shared about his parents and about him having siblings.

Mark Adams Married | Wife

Mark is a married man though he has kept his personal life away from the limelight. There are no other records of his relationships and love affairs.

Mark Adams Education

He enrolled and later graduated from the University of Cincinnati in 1979 with a bachelor of science degree in physical education. He later joined the Washington State University and Idaho State University, where he earned his master’s degree in athletic administration while coaching in 1980.

Mark Adams Career

Adams has been serving as the president of EnthusiAdams Inc. as from 1997, which he created to develop strategies for teams struggling with leadership, communication, sales, and teamwork. He was a sales professional and trainer at Dayton Technologies from 1996-2002, and was the top producing sales professional on their team, helping double their revenue in sales.

He was also the host of “Flyer Feedback” for WHIO-AM in Dayton, Ohio, for 10 years. Previously, he had a 17-year coaching career with a proven track record of rebuilding struggling programs. Between his three head coaching jobs at Central Connecticut State University, Western Oregon University, and Rocky Mountain College, those teams had a combined winning percentage of 34 percent (28-54) in the season before Adams took over.

In his final season at each of the three universities, he led them to a combined 59-32 record, a 65 percent winning percentage, with two championships and Coach of the Year honors in 1989.

Mark Adams Net Worth

Mark estimated net worth is under review, there is no information about his net worth or salary but he is said to have been earning a huge salary from his work.

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An Exclusive Interview with Mark Adams – ESPN College Basketball Analyst

Eddy: First of all Mark, let me say it’s an honor to have you be a part of this small time operation of a blog. You have been a college basketball analyst with ESPN since 1999. After you left coaching, at what point did you decide that’s what you wanted to do with your career? Do you miss coaching?

Mark Adams: When I was fired in 1996 I decided it was time to focus on rebuilding my life as a father as I had focused on rebuilding college basketball programs. It was an easy decision and I committed myself to building a new life not as a basketball coach but to use my talents in another way. I never looked back and moved to Springboro, OH to pursue a business career.

I spent an entire year away from the game and concentrated on being a great sales professional for a manufacturing company in Ohio. I was the top salesman for 6 years. During that time in summer 1997, Oliver Purnell was the head coach at Dayton and he knew I lived very close by. Because of his recommendation out of the blue I was offered the opportunity to host a local post game call-in show for the Dayton Flyers. That opportunity and the coaches, players and fans at UD changed my life. The show was a huge hit in the local market and suddenly I started broadcasting Dayton games on local TV. Then the A-10 Network saw my work and I joined that network. From their ESPN saw my work and the rest is history.

During this entire time my goal was to broadcast full time. It took me 18 years before that dream was realized in 2014 when American Sports Network made me their Lead National College Basketball Analyst and ESPN and I have continued our relationship as well. It took a long time but I never gave up or lost faith. Many people think it happens overnight. Maybe it does for others but I’m a grinder and I am persistent, but not patient. I knew I could do it but without the unwavering support of my wife and family I would have never made it. It was and is an Adams Team effort!

Eddy: It’s great to already see your excitement shining through in this Q&A. That’s what so many fans have already come to expect from you. As our program continued to get better and better, Wichita State’s exposure on ESPN has grown significantly. That meant more time for you in good ol’ Wichita, a city I hold near and dear to my heart. What has your experiences been like in Charles Koch Arena?

Mark: I LOVE THE ROUNDHOUSE!!! Koch Arena and UD Arena are my two favorite venues in college basketball. Why? It’s simple, the fans. I feel at home at both arenas and the fans embrace me and I am humbled by their embrace. I know that not every fan likes me for one reason or another but when I am in Wichita I’ve never heard a cross word or felt unwelcome. The fans are knowledgeable, passionate and loyal. The students are very special. I’ve visited Marshallville when it’s 0 degrees and they make me feel like a member of their family. It is a special place and it has become a home away from home for me. I want to personally thank the fans for how I have been treated all these years!

Eddy: That’s very heart warming to hear. I have been to college basketball arenas and professional sports stadiums all around the country and one thing I always pay attention to is the respect level of which ever team or school’s fan base I’m visiting. Looking ahead to the season, it’s no surprise this is a new era for the men’s basketball team. We have some nice returning pieces along with some athletic transfers and freshmen; lots of potential. What is your outlook for the team this year? How far can they go?

Mark: This team is young and will need time. Wichita State has no recruited scholarship seniors as they embark on an ambitious schedule. The Shockers will travel to Oklahoma City to play the Oklahoma Sooners. The Battle 4 Atlantis will test this young team. WSU also plays in Wichita versus Oklahoma State at Intrust Bank Arena. Shaquille Morris, Zach Brown, Rauno Nurger, and Rashard Kelly are the only true seasoned veterans as this junior class will need to fill a leadership void. Morris can be a load down low and his maturity and improvement are huge keys for the Shockers to remain relevant on the national scene.

Mark: How newcomers and veterans mix and who takes on the leadership roles for this new addition will determine how good these Shockers will become. Early, I expect a team full of guys who need to think versus just play and react. There will probably be early season bumps in the road but in the end I expect another championship level team in Wichita even without Ron and Fred.

Eddy: Is there one player you feel that needs to really step up this season and take the leadership role left behind by Ron and Fred?

Mark: The obvious choice would be a guard but I think Shaq Morris is the biggest key. When he plays big tough and strong the Shockers truly play angry.

Eddy: It just wasn’t Wichita State this year that went through some makeovers. This is a year where the Valley lost other big names like Egidijus Mockevicus, D.J. Balentine, Anthony Beane, and Wes Washpun. What two teams in the Valley pose the biggest threat to the Shockers this year?
Mark: Illinois State Senior Paris Lee is a tough defender and heady leader who could put the Redbirds in position to win an MVC title. Paris averaged 11.1PPG and 3.7APG last season. If Lee can add a more consistent scoring rhythm to his game he could be the next Player of the Year in The Valley. MiKyle McIntosh has been on the verge of stardom averaging 10.9PPG and 4.8RPG last season as a sophomore. (Deontae) Hawkins had similar numbers, 10.3PPG and led the team with 5.8RPG. I love these guys and their talent and for Illinois State to win this thing these two have to step up even more especially with the graduation loss of last season’s leading scorer, DeVaughn Akoon-Purcell (14.1PPG). Defensive dynamo Tony Wills also returns but off court issues have haunted this program in the past and even now. We’ll see..

Eddy: And the other?

Mark: Jeremy Morgan for Northern Iowa is a Swiss army knife of basketball fundamentals (11.3PPG, 5.3RPG and 2.3APG) in a well-schooled, well-planned, and well-coached system. Morgan scored the most points ever for a UNI player in an NCAA Tournament game with 36 points vs. Texas A&M. Morgan is one of those guys I wish I would have coached myself. He works hard, never talks, always delivers and is a flat out winner. Morgan is the best returning defender in The Valley. He is battle tested. Wyatt Lohaus is now a 6-2 junior who is smart and ready to step up. Lohaus could become a quiet and calming influence with solid guard play. I’m hearing rumblings about a freshman named, Juwan McCloud. McCloud is a 5-11 point guard who could step right into the starting lineup. Bennett Koch and last season’s sixth man along with Klint Carlson make UNI a potential championship level team. Koch was named to the MVC’s Most Improved Team last season and Carlson made the MVC’s All-Bench Team.

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