OTTAWA — Andy Carrier, the winningest basketball coach in Ottawa University history, has announced he’ll retire as OU’s men’s head coach after 25 years. Carrier’s teams chalked up 328 career victories, five NAIA Division II National Tournament appearances, one NAIA District 10 Championship, three KCAC championships and three KCAC yournament championships. “I am very grateful to Ottawa University for the opportunity to coach the men’s basketball team the past 25 years,” Carrier said. “It has been an honor and a privilege. I am so thankful to all current and former players, as well as current and former assistants. They have been the heart and soul of a basketball program I know we are all very proud of in so many ways.” OU administrators are discussing a variety of options that will allow Carrier to continue to serve at OU in an administrative and faculty role. In addition to coaching basketball, Carrier served as OU’s director of enrollment, athletic director, and dean of student affairs for four. He was inducted into the Braves Athletic Hall of Fame in 2011. At the conclusion of the season, Carrier learned that his team was awarded the inaugural KCAC Men’s Basketball Champions of Character Team Award. Aaron Siebenthall, Carrier’s assistant, will succeed him. Siebenthall has been an assistant with OU for nine years, where he has served as the recruiting coordinator for the men’s team all nine years of his tenure. He is also a professor in OU’s school of education.
Wednesday, March 4, 8 a.m.; updated, 1 p.m.
