Truett McConnell University (TMU) Athletics officially dedicated Colby Tilley Court inside the Benjamin F. Brady Arena on recently, honoring one of the most influential figures in program history with a weekend celebration that recognized his championship legacy and lifelong impact on student-athletes.
The recognition began with a special dinner attended by former players, colleagues, and members of the TMU family. The weekend continued with an on-court ceremony between the women’s and men’s basketball games, where Tilley was surrounded by family, friends, former players, and current members of the program for the official unveiling.
Tilley began his coaching career at Truett McConnell, leading the women’s basketball program from 1976 to 1985 and compiling a remarkable 234–46 overall record, good for an .836 winning percentage. His teams captured five consecutive Georgia State Championships from 1978 through 1982 and made four national tournament appearances. The 1979–80 season stands as the most successful in program history, as TMU posted a 36–2 record and claimed the NJCAA National Championship, the only national title in Truett McConnell athletics history.
He was a six-time Region 17 Coach of the Year and the Atlanta Tip-Off Club Junior College Coach of the Year in his final season at TMU.