Don Stevens, who retired from Howard College in 1989, was nominated for the WJCAC Hall of Fame by Howard College for his direct impact on student athletes at Howard College and women’s basketball across the state and nation. 

Stevens was at the helm of Hawk women’s basketball from 1976 – 1989 tallying up a record of 262 wins and 130 losses. During his tenure with Howard College, he led the Hawks to several conference championships and regional championships, in addition to NJCAA National Tournament appearances. 

Stevens was a graduate of Lamesa High School and Texas Tech University. After graduating from high school, he brought his basketball talent to Howard College where he played as a Hawk for two years and followed that up with one year at Corpus Christi University before transferring to Texas Tech to finish his education. He spent two years in the military and was a player / coach of the First Infantry Division Basketball Team in Fort Riley, Kansas.  

The local schools are no stranger to Stevens as he began his coaching career in the Big Spring Junior High program coaching all sports. From there, he spent an additional ten years at Forsan High School where he coached both boy’s and girl’s basketball where he left an impressive legacy. 

Not only has Stevens coached at the state-side level, he was also chosen as one of seven American coaches in 1973 to lead coaching clinics in Mexico City, Vera Cruz, and other Mexican cities. While there, he was privileged to work with the women’s Olympic team. 

Coach Stevens has been honored at several levels across high school and college level combined for his dedication to improving the lives of students and promotion of the game of basketball.  

Don Stevens passed away on December 6, 2015.