Lincoln Coach Nears 1,000 Wins as Team Reaches Final Four

Neil Alexander has led the Lincoln boys basketball team for nearly 50 years as they make a deep tournament run.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 9:17am

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An abstract, energetic painting featuring dynamic brushstrokes and overlapping geometric shapes in shades of electric blue, hot pink, and neon orange, conceptually representing the raw intensity of a high school basketball game.The Lincoln High boys basketball team's thrilling Final Four run has the entire community rallying behind their veteran coach's pursuit of 1,000 career wins.Lincoln Today

Lincoln boys basketball coach Neil Alexander is nearing a major career milestone of 1,000 wins as his team has advanced to the Final Four of the state tournament. Alexander has been the head coach at Lincoln for close to 50 years, building the program into a consistent powerhouse.

Why it matters

Alexander's long tenure and impending 1,000th win highlight the stability and success of the Lincoln basketball program, which has become a source of pride for the local community. The team's deep tournament run also generates excitement and media attention for the school and city.

The details

In his 47 seasons as head coach, Neil Alexander has led the Lincoln boys basketball team to numerous conference titles and state tournament appearances. This year's squad has continued that tradition, fighting their way to the Final Four of the state tournament. Alexander, who is now 72 years old, is just a handful of wins away from reaching the 1,000-win milestone, a remarkable achievement in high school basketball.

  • Neil Alexander became the head coach of the Lincoln boys basketball team in 1979.
  • Alexander is now just 10 wins away from reaching 1,000 career victories.

The players

Neil Alexander

The 72-year-old head coach of the Lincoln boys basketball team, who has led the program for nearly 50 years and is approaching 1,000 career wins.

Geoff Alexander

A player on the current Lincoln boys basketball team that has advanced to the state Final Four.

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What they’re saying

“But as far as building the culture and implementing the system, that was obviously neat to see how it progressed. It was good.”

— Neil Alexander, Head Coach, Lincoln Boys Basketball

What’s next

If Lincoln wins their Final Four matchup, they will advance to the state championship game on Saturday.

The takeaway

Neil Alexander's impending 1,000th career win is a testament to his longevity and success in building the Lincoln boys basketball program into a consistent powerhouse. The team's current Final Four run is an exciting milestone that has the entire community rallying behind the hometown heroes.