Leonard Drake

Leonard Drake
Biographical details
Born(1954-07-16)July 16, 1954
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedSeptember 29, 2010(2010-09-29) (aged 56)
Evansville, Indiana, U.S.
Playing career
1975–1978Central Michigan
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1978–1979Central Michigan (assistant)
1979–1984Xavier (LA) (assistant)
1984–1985Xavier (LA)
1985–1993Ball State (assoc. HC)
1993–1997Central Michigan
1997–2002Lamar (assoc. HC)
2002–2007Lamar (women's)
2007–2010Eastern Michigan (women's asst.)
Head coaching record
Overall74196 (.274)

Leonard Drake (born July 16, 1954 – September 29, 2010) He was a native of Chicago, Illinois. His collegiate coaching career spanned 33 years serving as head coach and assistant coach in both men's and women's basketball. He ended his career as athletics director at Evansville Central High School in Evansville, IN. Drake was a four-year letterman for the Central Michigan basketball team. He received several honors for his play with the Chippewas.