Former coach Tony Barone going into Creighton Hall of Fame

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Former men's basketball coach Tony Barone will be among four inductees into the Creighton University Athletic Hall of Fame in April. Barone led the Bluejays from 1985-91, compiling a 102-82 record in his six seasons.

His teams won Missouri Valley Conference regular-season and tournament titles in 1989 and 1991, and he was Valley coach of the year in 1989.

He also guided the Bluejays to two NCAA tournaments.

Other inductees are baseball player Chad McConnell, softball player Tammy Nielsen Winkler and soccer player David Wright. Bill and Ruth Scott will receive the "Jaybackers of the Year" award.

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