Neil Roberts

Neil Roberts (born May 8, 1945) is an American former basketball coach who coached at both Dixie State and Southern Utah.

Playing career Roberts played college basketball at BYU from 1964 to 1967. He was named Look Magazine All-American in 1967. In 1978, Roberts would accept the head coaching position at then-NJCAA program Dixie State. He remained with the Trailblazers until 1985, making three national tournaments and winning the 1985 NJCAA Division I championship. After a brief hiatus from coaching, Roberts would become the head coach at Southern Utah, helping guide its transition from NCAA Division II to Division I. He served as coach until 1992, ending with a 54–51 record. Roberts resigned as coach during the 1991–92 season after being accused of shoplifting a $30 necktie. He was replaced by Bill Evans.

Head coaching record College

‡ Resigned midseason