John McCullough is the all-time leader in wins in Oklahoma Baptist women’s basketball history at 272-131, and is third all-time in winning percentage at .675. He holds numerous program records from his 12 seasons at the helm including wins in a season (32), regular season win percentage (.889), win streak (17), home record (16-0), road wins in a season (13), and road record (13-2). 

McCullough led the Bison to an NAIA Final Four appearance in 2009, an Elite Eight appearance in 2006, and three Sweet 16 appearances. He coached 30 all-conference selections and 17 All-Americans during his tenure. 

Originally from Lima, Ohio, McCullough was the Big 8 Player of the Year and NCAA All-American at the University of Oklahoma. He was drafted in the fourth round of the 1979 NBA Draft by the Kansas City Kings and later played one season for the Phoenix Suns. From 2012-21, he served as an advance scout and later assistant coach for the NBA’s Portland Trailblazers, alongside his college teammate and former Blazers head coach Terry Stotts.