The North Platte Community College men’s basketball Head Coach Kevin O’Connor was recently named the Omaha World Herald Midlands College Men’s Coach of the Year.
Coach O’Connor earned the honor after leading the Knights to a school record 30 wins and the second round of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) National Tournament. The Knights also finished a perfect 14-0 at home this past year.
Coach O’Connor finished his 28th year at North Platte Community College and has compiled a 567-318 record in his career. The Knights advanced to the NJCAA National Tournament after winning the Region IX Tournament for the second time in four years and the second time in school history.