Episode 362: Coach Gene Durden (Buford HS Head Girls Basketball Coach) "The Hedgehog Philosophy" 8X's GHSA Girls Basketball State Champion

Coach Durden is entering year twenty as head girl's coach of the Buford Lady Wolves. He is originally from Midville, GA and played basketball at Coastal Community College in Brunswick, GA., where he received an Associate Degree in Business. He then attended Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, GA where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Education. Durden is semi-retired and his daily duties include serving as an assistant athletic director for Buford High School. 

Overall, Coach Durden is going into his 37th season as a head coach. This past year the Lady Wolves achieved a 26 and 4 record before being eliminated in the "Elite Eight" of the 7A state tournament. Last season, the Lady Wolves achieved a 27 and 5 record and advanced to the 7A “Final Four.”  Durden's Lady Wolves have played in ten of the past sixteen state championship games, while winning the state titles in 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2015, 2011, 2010 and 2009