Tim Floyd

Tim Floyd (born February 25, 1954) is an American basketball coach. He is best known for his tenure as head coach of the Chicago Bulls and the University of Southern California (USC) Trojans.

Floyd began his coaching career at the high school level in Texas. He then moved on to college coaching positions, including assistant coach roles at UTEP and Texas A&M. His first head coaching role at the collegiate level was at the University of New Orleans, followed by Iowa State University.

Floyd's most prominent position was as head coach of the Chicago Bulls from 1998 to 2001, succeeding Phil Jackson after Michael Jordan's second retirement. The Bulls struggled during his tenure, facing a significant rebuilding period.

Following his time with the Bulls, Floyd returned to the college ranks as head coach of USC from 2005 to 2009. His tenure at USC was marked by success on the court, including multiple NCAA Tournament appearances. However, his time there ended amidst allegations of providing improper benefits to O.J. Mayo, a star player, which led to an NCAA investigation and Floyd's resignation. He later coached at UTEP before retiring from coaching.

Floyd's career is noted for its contrasting chapters, from early successes at the college level, to the challenges of leading a rebuilding NBA franchise, and the controversies surrounding his departure from USC.