Rick Insell honored with Tennessean's lifetime achievement award
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Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Rick Insell, former Middle Tennessee State women's basketball coach, has received the Tennessean's Fred Russell Lifetime Achievement Award for his lifetime contributions to sports. After a coaching career spanning 49 years and 1,280 wins, Insell retired after the 2025-26 season. Despite a cancer diagnosis, he led his team to 17 victories and a WNIT berth in his final season. He plans to maintain a role at MTSU, with specific duties yet to be defined.
- •Insell coached for 49 years, recording 1,280 wins.
- •He retired after the 2025-26 season.
- •Led the Lady Raiders to 17 wins and a WNIT berth in his last season.
- •Insell was diagnosed with melanoma and neuroendocrine tumors.
- •He will maintain an office at MTSU for a new role.
- 10:04 AMYahoo Sports — Why Rick Insell, who rebuffed cancer, earned Tennessean's lifetime achievement honor
"Former MTSU women's basketball coach Rick Insell never gave up. That's one reason why he's the Tennessean's Fred Russell Lifetime Achievement award recipient.
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