Skip Prosser

American basketball player and coach
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Q: Who is Skip Prosser?
A: Skip Prosser was an American college basketball coach. He was the head coach of the Wake Forest Demon Deacons men's basketball team from 2001 until his death in 2007.
Q: What was Skip Prosser's coaching career like?
A: Prosser coached at Loyola (Maryland) from 1993 to 2001, leading the Greyhounds to two NCAA Tournament appearances. He then became the head coach at Wake Forest in 2001 and guided the Demon Deacons to their first No. 1 ranking in 2004. Prosser had a winning season in each of his six years at Wake Forest.
Q: What were some of Coach Prosser's achievements?
A: While at Wake Forest, Prosser coached the team to the Sweet Sixteen in 2004 and the second round of the NCAA Tournament in 2005 and 2007. He was named the ACC Coach of the Year in 2003.
Q: What was Skip Prosser's coaching philosophy?
A: Prosser was known for his up-tempo style of play and his emphasis on disciplined and fundamentally sound basketball. He believed in playing an aggressive and team-oriented brand of basketball that focused on both offense and defense.
Q: How did Skip Prosser pass away?
A: Skip Prosser passed away suddenly on July 26, 2007, due to a heart attack. He collapsed while jogging on the campus of Wake Forest University.