Westminster University Athletics

Tommy Connor is a renowned basketball coach with a legacy of excellence spanning over two decades. As head coach at Westminster (NAIA) for 12 stellar years, Connor turned the Griffins into a powerhouse, amassing a remarkable 264-114 (.698) overall record and an even more dominant 126-40 (.759) mark in Frontier Conference play. Tasked with rebuilding the program from scratch in 1999, he guided Westminster to 10 seasons of 20+ wins, seven regular-season conference championships, two tournament titles, and nine NAIA National Championship appearances.  
 
A five-time Frontier Conference Coach of the Year, Connor’s mentorship produced 17 NAIA All-Americans, five Frontier Conference Players of the Year, and one NAIA National Player of the Year. Off the court, his teams excelled academically, with 44 players earning NAIA Scholar Athlete honors and 108 named Academic All-Conference. Westminster even led the nation in NAIA Scholar Athletes for two consecutive years (2009-2011).  
 
Connor’s coaching success builds on a strong playing career. A four-year starting point guard at the University of Utah, he helped lead the Utes to the NCAA Tournament as a freshman. After earning his B.S. in Exercise and Sport Science, Connor began his coaching journey under Rick Majerus, contributing to Utah’s Sweet 16 and Elite Eight runs in the mid-1990s.  
 
Currently, Connor serves as Assistant Coach for the University of Washington’s men’s basketball team. Previously, he spent 14 seasons on Utah’s bench, including a decade under Larry Krystkowiak, helping the Utes reach five straight postseasons, including a Sweet 16 and NIT Final Four berth.  
 
Connor and his wife Kathryn have been married for over 25 years and are proud parents to Jake, Sydney, and Cass. Whether on the court or off, Connor’s dedication to excellence, leadership, and community shines.