The education of Bob Bender began from his upbringing as a coach's son in Illinois. At Bloomington High School he scored 23 points per game as the team captain his senior season to earn all-state and ...

Bob Bender was in his first year at UW in 1993 ... posting a 60-57 record over four seasons, earning Missouri Valley Conference coach-of-the-year honors in 1992 … Served as assistant coach ...