Lefty Driesell, a Hall of Fame coach known for his passionate coaching style, passed away at the age of 92 at his home in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Driesell was honored by the University of Maryland with a moment of silence during their game against No. 14 Illinois. The team wore throwback uniforms to pay homage to Driesell and his contributions to Maryland basketball.

Over his coaching career spanning five decades, Driesell amassed an impressive 786 victories and made history by becoming the first coach to win over 100 games at four NCAA Division I schools. He was renowned for his innovative approach to the game, including initiating the Midnight Madness college basketball tradition in 1971.

Driesell's impact extended beyond the court as he broke racial barriers in the college game by hiring George Raveling as the first Black coach in the Atlantic Coast Conference and recruiting Charlie Scott as the first African American scholarship athlete to attend North Carolina.

Despite never reaching the Final Four during his tenure at Maryland, Driesell led the Terrapins to several ACC titles and was lauded for his role in revitalizing the program. His "UCLA of the East" declaration reflected his ambition and dedication to elevating Maryland's basketball status.

Following his successful coaching career, Driesell was inducted into the College Basketball Hall of Fame in 2007 and later into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2018. His son, Chuck Driesell, also followed in his father's coaching footsteps, learning from his father during their time together at James Madison.

Lefty Driesell will be remembered as a trailblazer in college basketball and a legendary figure whose influence transcended wins and losses. His legacy lives on in the players and coaches he inspired throughout his remarkable career.