Jim Boeheim, the legendary basketball coach of Syracuse University for over four decades, decided to hang his boots at the age of 78, the University announced on Wednesday. He was at the school for a record 47 years and is considered a legend in college basketball.

But beyond his successful coaching career, Jim Boeheim also has a loving family. Boeheim is married to Juli Boeheim since 1997. He has three children Buddy, and Jimmy. 

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Jim Boeheim was born on November 17, 1944, in Lyons, New York. He is the son of Janet and Jim Boeheim Sr. Jim’s father was a decorated Army veteran who served in World War II and the Korean War.

He worked as a tool and die maker for most of his life. Jim’s mother was a homemaker who took care of the family. Jim Boeheim is married to Juli Boeheim, and they have three children together: Jimmy, Jamie, and Buddy.

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Juli and Jim have been married since 1976, and they have been together through thick and thin. Juli has been a constant support system for Jim throughout his coaching career. Jimmy Boeheim is Jim and Juli’s eldest son.

He was born on June 6, 1998, and he is a basketball player like his father. Jimmy played college basketball for Cornell University, and he is now playing for his father’s team at Syracuse University. He is following in his father’s footsteps and hopes to have a successful basketball career.

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Jamie Boeheim is Jim and Juli’s only daughter. She was born on July 27, 1985, and she is also involved in basketball. Jamie played college basketball for Oregon and then transferred to Syracuse to play for her father.

She now works as an assistant coach for the Syracuse women’s basketball team. Buddy Boeheim is Jim and Juli’s youngest child. He was born on November 25, 1999, and he is a basketball player like his older siblings and father.

Buddy plays for the Syracuse men’s basketball team and has already made a name for himself as a talented player.

Jim Boeheim’s net worth is around $20 million.