ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME
Jack spent 13 seasons (1988-2000) at the helm of the Spartans, guiding UNCG from its inaugural season in 1988 through the transition to NCAA Division I.
Poland led his teams to a 163-92-8 record (.620) during his career and seven regular-season titles in the Big South and Southern Conferences (1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 & 2000). During the stretch from 1993-99, he saw the Spartans win 41-straight conference games, posting undefeated league records for six consecutive seasons.
He led UNCG to three conference tournament championships, including the first two seasons in the SoCon. The Spartans made four NCAA Division I Tournament appearances during his tenure (1996, 1997, 1998 & 2000).
Jack’s 1997 team became the first UNCG program to advance to the round of 16 of the NCAA Division I Tournament as the Spartans defeated Duke. His 2000 team advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament with a 3-2 overtime victory against William & Mary.
*All stats were as of the date of induction.
