Joe Beasman Hall, better known as Joe B. Hall (born November 30, 1928 in Cynthiana, Kentucky) was the head basketball coach at the University of Kentucky from 1972 to 1985. He previously coached at Central Missouri State University and Regis University before returning to UK in 1965 to serve as an assistant coach.
Coach Hall was given a difficult task, to follow in the footsteps of his legendary predecessor, Adolph Rupp. In 1978, he coached the Wildcats to their fifth NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship. He was named National Coach of the Year in 1978 and Southeastern Conference Coach of the Year on four different occasions. His record at UK was 297 - 100 and 373-156 overall.
Coach Hall graduated in 1955 from the University of Kentucky.
Coach Hall currently co-hosts a radio talk show with former University of Louisville head coach Denny Crum. The Joe B. and Denny Show can be heard weekdays from 10 AM to Noon on Extra Sports 790 WXXA in Louisville.
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