Hall of Fame
McMillan was a standout guard for the Vikings men’s basketball teams during the 1994-95 and 1995-96 seasons that had a combined record of 39-11. As a freshman, McMillan helped guide Bethany to an 18-7 record and a strong finish in the Southern Division of the MCCC. He followed that with an outstanding sophomore campaign in 1995-96 as the Vikings posted a 21-4 record, advancing to the NJCAA Region XIII Tournament. McMillan was named All-MCCC Southern Division and earned All-Conference honors following the season. Recognized for his stellar scoring ability and leadership on the court, McMillan averaged 15 points per game that year and finished as Bethany’s free throw leader and one of the top players from the line in the state as the Vikings claimed the division title and MCCC Consolation Championship.
Following his time at Bethany, Omar earned his bachelor’s degree from the College of St. Scholastica and his master’s degree from the University of St. Thomas. He currently serves as a 5th grade teacher in the Richfield Public Schools and as the head coach of the Richfield High School varsity boys basketball team. Omar’s dedication to education and coaching has earned him recognition throughout Minnesota. In 2020, he was named a finalist for Minnesota Teacher of the Year, and following the 2019–2020 basketball season, he was named the AAA State Coach of the Year. Omar also holds two distinguished leadership positions within Minnesota’s coaching community, serving as an executive board member for the Minnesota Coaches Association and President of the Minnesota Black Basketball Coaches Association. Omar’s family includes his beautiful daughter Alexa and granddaughter, Akira.
