Don Knodel

Don Knodel is an American college basketball coach. He served as the head coach at Rice University from 1966 to 1974. During his tenure, the Owls achieved significant success, winning the Southern Conference title in 1970. This championship remains the program's most recent conference championship in basketball as of 2023. Knodel's leadership and strategic coaching skills played a crucial role in the team's achievements. His dedication to the sport and commitment to developing talented players left a lasting impact on the Rice University basketball program.