Legendary girls basketball coach Curt Knox is back.

Knox was named the new coach at Edmond Memorial late Monday night, just one week after longtime Bulldogs coach Dandy Peeler resigned.

Knox did not coach last season, but he remains one of the state’s most respected coaches. He spent 23 years coaching at Harrah, winning 519 games and making 14 state tournament appearances as the boys and girls basketball coach. He led the girls team to a state title in 1998.

He coached Bethel’s girls basketball team in the 2016-17 season, going 11-15 before taking last season off.

Last season, Edmond Memorial was 20-8. It made the Class 6A state tournament. The Bulldogs are part of the Central Oklahoma Athletic Conference, which also features Moore. Knox’s son, Zac, is an assistant with the Lions and both teams meet Jan. 22, 2019.
