Methodist University Athletics

McEvoy enters the Hall of Fame in his first year on the ballot following 25 years of service to the University, including 19 as the director of athletics. Prior to taking over the top position in the department, McEvoy served as the men's basketball coach for seven seasons, compiling a record of 88-85. During the 1996-97 season, he led the Monarchs to a 22-8 record, conference regular season and tournament championships, and a trip to the NCAA Elite Eight. That year, his team set an MU record with 20 consecutive wins, and he was named the National Association of Basketball Coaches South Region Coach of the Year. Additionally, he was a two-time conference Coach of the Year in 1997 and 1999.
 
As AD, McEvoy helped steer an MU athletic department that captured 15 NCAA national championships and 13 other top-5 finishes in NCAA championship competition. The Monarchs brought home the conference's Overall Presidents Cup for athletic excellence on five different occasions, including a run of three straight from 2013-2016. Methodist has captured 100 conference championships since 1998, more than any other member of the conference.
 
He helped with the expansion of the department, bringing in both men's and women's lacrosse and ensured the Monarchs maintained a national presence within the NCAA. During his time at MU, McEvoy served on the NCAA Division III Men's Basketball National Committee, the NCAA Division III Men's Golf National Committee, he served as the tournament director for such events as the Men's and Women's NCAA Division III Golf Championships (2009, 2013), NCAA Division III Softball South Regionals (2007, 2008), NCAA Division III Women's Golf Championship (2005), NCAA Division III Baseball South Regionals (2010) and served as a facilitator for the NCAA Division III National Regional Leadership Conferences from 2005-08. At the conference level, he served as the president of the conference from 2005-07, and again from 2016 until his retirement.