Ciampi to be honored at Jan. 23 game vs. Alabama

AUBURN, Ala. – Joe Ciampi, the winningest women’s basketball coach at Auburn, will be honored in Auburn Arena when the Tigers host Alabama on Sunday, Jan. 23.
 
A banner noting Ciampi’s career accomplishments will be unveiled in a pregame ceremony that will be part of the team’s Alumni Weekend, which also serves as a celebration of 50 years of Auburn women’s basketball.
 
“Coach Ciampi is a true competitor and winner,” Auburn head coach Johnnie Harris said. “He is well-respected in this industry, and his accolades speak for themselves. Coach Ciampi cultivated a rich history of winning, and he is the most successful coach in Auburn history. He is a great leader, motivator and educator for the game of basketball. It is a pleasure to raise a banner in honor of Coach Ciampi, and I thank him for his hard work and commitment with setting the standards high for Auburn women’s basketball. War Eagle!”
 
Ciampi, who served as Auburn’s head coach from 1979-2004, amassed 607 wins over his 27-year collegiate coaching career, becoming the 10^th coach in NCAA Division I women’s basketball history to achieve 600 career victories. In 25 seasons on The Plains, he racked up 568 wins while never having a losing season.
 
“I am extremely grateful that Auburn will honor me by placing my name among its basketball legends, both men and women,” Ciampi said. “As…