Roy Chipman (October 26, 1938 – August 7, 1997) was an American college basketball coach. He is best known for his tenures as head coach at Cleveland State University and the University of Rochester, where he contributed to the development of their respective basketball programs.
Early life and education
Chipman was born in 1938 in the United States. Details of his early education and playing career are not widely documented in publicly available encyclopedic sources.
Coaching career
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Cleveland State University (1974–1978)
Chipman served as the head men's basketball coach at Cleveland State University from 1974 to 1978. During his four‑season tenure, he worked to build the program’s competitiveness within the Midwestern Collegiate Conference (now the Horizon League). Specific win–loss records for this period are not consistently cited in major reference works. -
University of Rochester (1978–1990)
After leaving Cleveland State, Chipman became the head coach of the University of Rochester’s men’s basketball team, a NCAA Division III program. Under his leadership, the team qualified for several NCAA Division III tournament appearances and achieved notable conference success. Chipman was recognized for emphasizing disciplined play and academic achievement among his student‑athletes.
Legacy and honors
Chipman's contributions to collegiate basketball were acknowledged by his induction into the University of Rochester Athletic Hall of Fame. He is remembered for his dedication to student‑athlete development and for advancing the stature of the programs he led.
Death
Roy Chipman passed away on August 7, 1997, at the age of 58. The cause of death and further personal details are not extensively covered in standard encyclopedic references.
