Memphis Yeshiva Invitational

10-11-2010 | Coach Jon Halpert to Participate in 2010 Cooper Invitational

10-11-2010 | Coach Jon Halpert to Participate in 2010 Cooper Invitational

By Josh Kahane

Joining Coach Josh Pastner of the University of Memphis Tigers, Chris Wallace, General Manager and Vice President of Basketball Operations for the Memphis Grizzlies, and Dr. Ed Weiner, former NBA player, Coach Jon Halpert, Head Coach of the Yeshiva University Macabbees will participate in the 2010 Cooper Yeshiva High School National Invitational Tournament.

A graduate of Yeshiva schools straight through college, Coach Halpert was named a Daily News City All Star in 1965 and captain of the varsity MACS team in 1967. During his tenure as a YU MAC, Coach Halpert played for the late, legendary coach Bernard (Red) Sarachek.

Coach Halpert was 27 years old when he was named head men’s basketball coach of Yeshiva’s varsity team. Now in his 39th season, Coach Halpert stands as the winningest coach in Yeshiva University history. In 2009-10 Coach Halpert was named the Skyline Conference’s Coach of the Year.

Coach Halpert will participate in the entire event weekend and will speak to the participants Shabbat morning.

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