Hall of Fame
Mark Potter is the winningest coach in Newman men's basketball program history compiling a 331-233 record in 19 seasons on the Jet bench. Potter is the longest-tenured coach in program history and shepherded the program through its restart in 1998 after an 11-year absence and its transition in 2007 from the NAIA to NCAA Division II status. He led the Jets to their final three NAIA Tournament appearances and the program's only NCAA Tournament appearance after a 20-8 season in 2012-13.
Potter (class of 1986) lettered in both baseball and basketball for the Jets averaging 15 points per game as a guard on the basketball team while being named All-District on the baseball team. The floor inside Fugate Gymnasium is named "Potter Family Court" in his honor. Potter lives in Cheney, KS with his wife Nanette. They both are currently traveling around the country with their company, D2UP, which is a professional speaking business dedicated to educating and supporting those who suffer in silence with depression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts.
